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- 1Genetic discovery enables male-sterile watermelon for hybrid breeding▼Genetic module unlocks male sterility for hybrid watermelon breeding | Newswise
Researchers report identifying a genetic module that controls male sterility in watermelon, a trait breeders value because sterile male plants can be used as the female parent in producing hybrid seed without labor-intensive hand emasculation. The finding could streamline large-scale hybrid watermelon breeding and lower seed production costs, and it is being noted across agricultural science news outlets.