Pumpkin genomes sequenced, revealing uncommon evolutionary history

Pumpkin genomes sequenced, revealing uncommon evolutionary history 10/31/2017 01:09 PM EDT For some, pumpkins conjure carved Halloween decorations, but for many people around the world, these gourds provide nutrition. Scientists at Boyce Thompson Institute and the National Engineering Research Center for Vegetables in Beijing have sequenced the genomes of two important pumpkin species, Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata. Full story at https://btiscience.org/explore-bti/news/post/pumpkin-genomes-sequenced/ Source Boyce Thompson Institute This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111