西葫芦遗传育种研究进展

doi:10.12190/j.issn.2096-1197.2026.01.04

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Abstract: Cucurbita pepo L. is an economically important cucurbit vegetable. Breeding and utilizing new C. pepo L. varieties characterized by strong market demand,disease resistance,broad adaptability,and international competitiveness are of critical importance for achieving the development of breakthrough varieties of C. pepo L. and ensuring the sustainable,stable and innovative development of the seed industry of C. pepo L. This paper reviews taxonomic studies,collection and conservation of germplasm resources,key research progress in genetic breeding,and related aspects of C. pepo L.,with the aim of providing a reference for genetic breeding research of C. pepo L. in China.

Key words: Cucurbita pepo L., Genetic breeding, Germplasm innovation, Variety breeding

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S642.603.2

SHEN Qiong, WU Junxin. Research progress on genetic breeding of Cucurbita pepo L.[J].Journal of Northern Agriculture, 2026, 54(1): 33-42.

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