A diversity tree is a representation of the overall structure of crop diversity obtained by dividing the diversity within a crop genepool in a hierarchical manner. The original idea was proposed by Van Treuren et al (2009) The structure of the tree is based on published information and consultation with experts.

This diversity tree was developed as part of the development of the Global Conservation Strategy for Cucurbitacea Family Crops

Cite this Diversity Tree as: " Ebert, A. W., E. B. M. Drummond, P. Giovannini, and M. van Zonneveld. 2021. Cucumis diversity Tree 2021 ". Accessed on https://www.genesys-pgr.org/

References mentioned: Ebert, A. W., E. B. M. Drummond, P. Giovannini, and M. van Zonneveld. 2021. A global conservation strategy for Cucurbitaceae family crops. Global Crop Diversity Trust. Bonn, Germany.

van Treuren, R., Engels, J.M.M., Hoekstra, R., van Hintum, T.J. 2009. Optimization of the composition of crop collections for ex situ conservation. Plant Genetic Resources 7(2): 185–193.