A new study identifies the gene duplication that causes cucumber varieties produce only female flowers -- a high-yeild variety. The researchers discovered the extra DNA by screening genome sequences ...

ITHACA, N.Y. - Ask a plant researcher how the sex of a cucumber plant is determined and the person will tell you, "It's complicated." Depending on a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors, ...

A model for the regulation of floral organ number and fruit length by CsGPA1 in the CLV signaling pathway. The CsCLV3 peptide is received by receptor kinase CsCLV1. Gα-subunit CsGPA1 protein interacts ...

Q. I am new at gardening and keep reading that cucumbers have male and female flowers and that I am going to have to hand-pollinate to get fruit. Is this true? A. Most cucumber varieties produce ...