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Genomics Assisted Breeding of Melon varieties

We are aimed at harnessing melon varieties with improved nutritional quality, flavor and safety.c

A one in a melon partnership!

40 partners join hands to make mission melon a successful pursuit.

A Center of Excellence model driven towards a long term goal, to enhance sustainability and profitability of melon production in the US.

 

THE MELON VISION

Feed a growing world sustainably

VFIC partners with multiple stakeholders to achieve tangible results in improving melon cultivation & production practices following a Center of excellence Model. Using a systems approach, we address major issues & critical needs faced by US melon cultivation. The goal is to re-establish consumer confidence in melon consumption by identifying high-quality, flavorful, nutritious and safe melon varieties using state-of-the-art breeding practices.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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