This paper summarizes the research progress on genetics and anatomy of cucurbitaceae dwarf
mutants,especially the genetic and cytophysiology characteristics of some major cucurbitaceae crops with
dwarf traits,such as cucumber,pumpkin,melon and watermelon,etc.The trends in the application and development
of dwarf traits in molecule polymeric breeding of cucurbitaceae crops were also discussed.
The latest research progress on the inheritance of resistance and molecular markers in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)powdery mildew were summarized,the existing problems in present studies and the research direction for future were discussed.