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Exploring Cucurbit Genetics: Watermelon, Melon, & Cucumber Adaptation

Tuesday January 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Venue: Online

Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants

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Are you a farmer interested in adapting cucurbit crops like cucumbers, watermelons, and melons for northern climates? Join us for an in-depth webinar with Dr Micheal Mazourek, where we’ll explore breeding techniques, disease resistance, and adaptation strategies tailored for more northern growing conditions. Topics will include:

  • Cucurbit genetics, and key traits to look for in regional adaptation including disease resistance, earliness, and cold tolerance
  • The pros and cons of different crossing strategies
  • Tips for breeding cucurbits in small spaces

This session will also cover practical tips on improving flavour, stabilizing varieties, and how to handle challenges with seed production in these crops. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced in plant breeding, this webinar will provide valuable insights for adapting cucurbits to your region’s unique growing challenges.

Please submit your questions in advance to shape the discussion.

Who Should Attend:

Farmers, breeders, and seed enthusiasts interested in plant breeding and adapting crops to ecological conditions.