Clemson, USDA develop tools to breed disease-resistant watermelons
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson, USDA develop tools to breed disease-resistant watermelons
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Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina. To help ensure watermelons are available to eat for years to come, Clemson University and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are developing disease-resistant watermelo . . .
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Clemson, USDA develop tools to breed disease-resistant watermelons
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Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina. To help ensure watermelons are available to eat for years to come, Clemson University and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are developing disease-resistant watermelo . . .