The present invention relates to a plant with a copy number variation (CNV) of a 9-LOX5 gene, wherein the CNV has at least 2 copies of a 9-LOX5 gene, wherein the 9-LOX5 gene comprises SEQ ID NO: 1, or a sequence having at least 60% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1, and wherein the presence of the CNV leads to powdery mildew resistance in the plant. The invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules, methods for selecting powdery mildew resistant plants, the plants thus obtained therefrom, and seeds and parts thereof.

The present invention is directed to a genotyping method for a gene named DWARF 14 in watermelon, cucumber or melon, which, when mutated, confers an increased secondary branching phenotype. Also plants comprising modifications in the DWARF 14 gene are provided herein.

A new and distinct watermelon variety NUN 22104 WMW is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

A new spotted watermelon variety designated E26S.00185 is described.

The present invention relates to methods of breeding with spotted watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, lines and varieties. More specifically, methods of making homozygous-spotted diploid watermelon lines (HSDL) for use in breeding and methods of making homozygous-spotted tetraploid watermelon lines (HSDL) for use in breeding are described. Further, methods of producing 33%, 66%, or 100% spotted triploid hybrid watermelon plants, as well as methods of producing 50% or 100% spotted diploid hybrid watermelon plants, are described. This invention further relates to markers able to determine the percentage of spotted allele present in spotted watermelon lines and varieties. In addition, this invention relates to new and distinctive lines and varieties of watermelon with a spotted phenotype.

The invention provides seed and plants of watermelon line WML-EJ16-2718. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of watermelon line WML-EJ16-2718 and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another watermelon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of watermelon line WML-EJ16-2718 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

The present invention relates to methods of breeding with spotted watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, lines and varieties. More specifically, methods of making homozygous-spotted diploid watermelon lines (HSDL) for use in breeding and methods of making homozygous-spotted tetraploid watermelon lines (HSDL) for use in breeding are described. Further, methods of producing 33%, 66%, or 100% spotted triploid hybrid watermelon plants, as well as methods of producing 50% or 100% spotted diploid hybrid watermelon plants, are described. This invention further relates to markers able to determine the percentage of spotted allele present in spotted watermelon lines and varieties. In addition, this invention relates to new and distinctive lines and varieties of watermelon with a spotted phenotype.

The present invention relates to a mutant Cullin1 gene which when present in a watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) plant leads to a compact growth phenotype that enables efficient cultivation. The invention also relates to watermelon plants comprising the mutant Cullin1 gene. The mutant Cullin1 gene provides watermelon plants with a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internode length and/or a smaller leaf area when compared to watermelon plants not comprising the mutant Cullin1 gene. The invention further relates to the use of the mutant Cullin1 gene for the identification and development of a plant showing a compact growth phenotype.

A new and distinct watermelon variety NUN 32002 WMW is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

A new and distinct watermelon variety NUN 32010 WMW is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.