Genetic basis and breeding potential of fruit traits in interspecific F2 populations of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus [Thunb.] Matsum. & Nakai × Citrullus amarus Schrad.)
Watermelon is an economically important fruit crop cultivated worldwide for its nutritional value and commercial importance. However, yield stagnation and limited genetic diversity constrain further productivity gains. To address this constraint, the present study evaluates genetic variability, heritability and the bre...