Geographic Distribution[1]
The core collection of 116 lines in this database has a wide geographic distribution. Color codes indicate geographic groups.
● East Asian
● Eurasian
● Xishuangbanna
● Indian
- The cucumber line CG1601 (East Asian) bears fruits with dense, white spines and an elongated stalk.
- Fruits of cucumber line CG5278 (Eurasian) lack spines and have a short fruit stalk.
- Cucumber line CG9164 (Xishuangbanna) bears melon-like fruits with a low fruit shape index (length/width) and a unique orange endocarp.
- Cucumber line CG0002 (Indian) bears small, oval fruits with sparse, black spines.
Reference: [1] Qi J, Liu X, Shen D, et al. A genomic variation map provides insights into the genetic basis of cucumber domestication and diversity[J]. Nature genetics, 2013, 45(12): 1510-1515.