Dr. Rahul Chaudhary
@chaudharyrahul.bsky.social
Postdoc in Watermelon Breeding @USDA.bsky.social, @ClemsonUniv.bsky.social, PhD in Turfgrass Breeding and Genome editing @UConn.bsky.social, M. Sc. in Rice Breeding @PAU_LDH.bsky.social
A single amino acid substitution in the LOX gene that converts susceptible watermelon into a resistant genotype
Glad to share our latest publication. "Fine mapping, introgression, and KASP marker development for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × C. lanatus)". link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Fine mapping, introgression, and KASP marker development for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × C. lanatus) - Theoretical and Appl...
Key message A major QTL conferring powdery mildew resistance was fine mapped to a 54.8 kb region on chromosome 2 using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × Citrullus lanatus). Fo...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
A single amino acid substitution in the LOX gene that converts susceptible watermelon into a resistant genotype
Glad to share our latest publication. "Fine mapping, introgression, and KASP marker development for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × C. lanatus)". link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Fine mapping, introgression, and KASP marker development for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × C. lanatus) - Theoretical and Appl...
Key message A major QTL conferring powdery mildew resistance was fine mapped to a 54.8 kb region on chromosome 2 using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × Citrullus lanatus). Fo...
link.springer.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Glad to share our latest publication. "Fine mapping, introgression, and KASP marker development for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon using an interspecific RIL population (Citrullus mucosospermus × C. lanatus)". link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The passing of Dr. James D. Watson (1928–2025) marks the end of an era in science. I pay my deepest tribute to Dr. Watson. His discovery of the DNA double helix changed the world. It revolutionized genetics and transformed medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/u...
James Watson, famous geneticist and Nobel Prize co-winner in the structure of DNA, dies at 97 | CNN
James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former empl...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The passing of Dr. James D. Watson (1928–2025) marks the end of an era in science. I pay my deepest tribute to Dr. Watson. His discovery of the DNA double helix changed the world. It revolutionized genetics and transformed medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/u...
We are hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in cucurbits breeding and genomics at Clemson University. apply.interfolio.com/174435
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September 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We are hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in cucurbits breeding and genomics at Clemson University. apply.interfolio.com/174435
Excited to share our new paper in Scientific Reports! Phenotypic profiling and identification of trait-specific seed-purpose watermelon genotypes in the Thar Desert of India.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Phenotypic profiling and identification of trait specific genotypes of seed purpose watermelon in Thar desert of India - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Phenotypic profiling and identification of trait specific genotypes of seed purpose watermelon in Thar desert of India
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August 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Excited to share our new paper in Scientific Reports! Phenotypic profiling and identification of trait-specific seed-purpose watermelon genotypes in the Thar Desert of India.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Excited to share our new publication in Plant Disease! We mapped a major QTL and developed KASP markers for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon. A step forward for disease resistant breeding!
doi.org/10.1094/PDIS...
doi.org/10.1094/PDIS...
QTL mapping and KASP Marker Development for Powdery Mildew Resistance in Watermelon | Plant Disease
Powdery mildew, caused by Podosphaera xanthii, poses a significant threat to watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) cultivation. Development of resistant cultivars is one of the best strategies to manage powd...
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May 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Excited to share our new publication in Plant Disease! We mapped a major QTL and developed KASP markers for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon. A step forward for disease resistant breeding!
doi.org/10.1094/PDIS...
doi.org/10.1094/PDIS...
I had the incredible opportunity to present my work at the PAG conference in San Diego, California. It was amazing to connect with fellow researchers and exchange innovative ideas!
January 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I had the incredible opportunity to present my work at the PAG conference in San Diego, California. It was amazing to connect with fellow researchers and exchange innovative ideas!
The two-day USDA, Clemson University, and NIST Collaborative Omics Workshop concluded today in Charleston. It was a wonderful experience to present my research and participate in the discussion panel. The workshop provided opportunities for thoughtful exchanges with NIST researchers.
December 7, 2024 at 6:59 AM
The two-day USDA, Clemson University, and NIST Collaborative Omics Workshop concluded today in Charleston. It was a wonderful experience to present my research and participate in the discussion panel. The workshop provided opportunities for thoughtful exchanges with NIST researchers.
