Molecular mapping of flowering traits revealed a major QTL, qDFFF3.3.1 associated with early maturity in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cucumber is an important cucurbitaceous vegetable with high demand in both domestic and international markets. It is primarily cultivated as a summer crop in tropical and subtropical regions. This study focused on flowering-related traits, such as early pistillate flowering and lower nodes for female flower initiation, which are desirable traits in breeding cucumber varieties and hybrids worldwide.

Results

A mapping population exhibiting considerable phenotypic variation was developed using two contrasting cucumber parental lines DC-83 (early flowering) and DC-48 (late flowering) selected for their differences in flowering time and shelf-life traits. Significant positive correlations were observed among flowering, shelf-life, and yield-related characteristics. Out

SUBMITTER: Pradeepkumara N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12817591 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature