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A915.34.01.08 - melon line resistant to leafminer (Liriomyza sativae)

Abstract

Line A915.34.01.08 is a new source of resistance to Liriomyza sativae in melon. It was obtained by the genealogical method from a heterozygous plant with antibiosis type of resistance found within the accession CNPH 00-915. This line allows making introgression of this resistance in melon lines to develop commercial hybrids.

Key words:
Cucumis melo; introgression; antibiosis

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