Journal: TAG. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. Theoretische Und Angewandte Genetik
Article Title: Fine mapping, introgression, and KASP marker development for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon using an interspecific RIL population ( Citrullus mucosospermus × C. lanatus )
doi: 10.1007/s00122-025-05079-4
Figure Lengend Snippet: Predicted tertiary structures of the ClCG02G015730 protein from the resistant (USVL531-MDR) and susceptible (USVL677-PMS) watermelon genotypes. Protein 3D models were generated using AlphaFold2 (DeepMind; https://alphafoldserver.com ). Both alleles exhibited nearly identical α-helical architectures with high per-residue confidence scores (pLDDT > 90), indicating well-defined and stable folding. The resistant allele (USVL531-MDR) differed from the susceptible allele (USVL677-PMS) by a single conservative Met ↔ Val substitution located within a flexible surface loop. This substitution does not alter the overall fold but may influence local flexibility or modify protein–protein interaction potential associated with powdery mildew resistance
Article Snippet: Protein structure prediction for ClCG02G015730 was performed using the AlphaFold2 model (DeepMind; https://alphafoldserver.com ).
Techniques: Generated, Residue