scholarly journals Selection of half-sib families of creole melon (Cucumis melo L.) on the Ecuadorian coast

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-185
Author(s):  
Francisco Espinosa ◽  
Franco Alirio Vallejo ◽  
Lauden Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Genetic Progress ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Sib Families ◽  
High Production ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Fruit Diameter ◽  
Selection Of

The creole melon cantaloupe is a horticultural species, whose fruits are used for human nutrition. However, no research has been reported on their genetic variability for starting breeding processes. The objective of this study was to take advantage of the variability of creole melons for genetic improvement. 20 creole melon half-sib families were selected and evaluated for production characteristics and fruit quality in order to obtain improved populations. The study was carried out in Palenque canton, Ecuador. Seeds from 20 half-sib families were used, arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The differences between the families were significant for all the studied characteristics. Family 93 presented higher averages for fruit weight, fruit diameter and production (per hectare), and family 196 did so for soluble solids. The phenotypic correlations were positive and significant between the fruit weight and fruit diameter, fruit length, pulp thickness, fruit cavity, soluble solids and production. The coefficients of genetic variation, in general, were lower than the coefficients of environmental variation. The estimates of heritability broadly had a moderate magnitude (30-60%) for the 10 evaluated characteristics, and the magnitude of the expected genetic progress was low (<10%) for the fruit weight, production, and soluble solids, so the selection for high production should focus on fruit weight and soluble solids.

scholarly journals KERAGAAN KARAKTER BUAH 26 GENOTIPE MELON (Cucumis melo L.) PADA SISTEM BUDIDAYA HIDROPONIK SUMBU

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Helfi Eka Saputra ◽  
Umi Salamah ◽  
Welly Herman ◽  
Marlina Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Melo ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Total Dissolved Solids ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Hydroponic System ◽  
Hydroponic Cultivation ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Fruit Diameter ◽  
Melon Fruit

[FRUIT PERFORMANCE OF 26 GENOTYPES OF MELON (Cucumis melo L.) IN WICK HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION SYSTEMS]. Fruit performance is determining quality factor for melon fruit. This research aimed to obtain the melon genotype which has the best fruit quality by the cultivation of the wick hydroponic system. The research was conducted from June to September 2020 in the greenhouse of the Agronomy Laboratory, Bengkulu University. The study was compiled with a single-factor of the melon genotypes using randomized complete block design (RCBD) with two replications. The genotypes were G23, G27, G28, G29, G38, G39, G40, G41, G42, G43, G45, G46, G47, G48, G49, G52, G53, G55, G57, G58, G60, G62, G63, G64, G65, and G66. The best genotypes for fruit length characters were G28 and G42. The best genotypes for fruit diameter character were G52, G58, G60, G64, and G66. The best genotype for fruit thickness character was G43. The best genotype for total dissolved solids character was G45. The best genotypes for fruit weight characters were G58, G66, and G60.  

scholarly journals Effect of Zinc and Boron on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Ashabul Hoque ◽  
Md. Rasal-Monir ◽  
Sumya Fatima ◽  
Mohammad Nurul Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Spad Value ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Fruit Diameter

The study was carried out to find out the effect of zinc (Zn) and boron (B) on growth and yield of okra (BARI Dherosh 1). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The treatments of the experiment were, T0 (without Zn or B), T1 (20 kg Zn ha-1), T2 (30 kg Zn ha-1), T3 (10 kg B ha-1), T4 (20 kg B ha-1), T5 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), T6 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1), T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1) and T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) were undertaken to evaluate the best results of the study. The highest plant height was found in T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) but the highest number of leaves plant-1 was recorded from T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1). On the other hand, the maximum leaf area index, SPAD value, mean fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit dry matter (%), number of fruits plant-1, fresh fruit weight plant-1 , fruit yield plot-1 and fruit yield ha-1 were found in T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), while the control (T0) showed lowest performance for the respected parameters. It is strongly concluded that 30 kg Zn ha-1 with 10 kg B ha-1 combination may be helpful for okra cultivation in the field level to increase okra production.

scholarly journals Agronomic potential of BC1F2 dwarf round tomato populations

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Resende Finzi ◽  
Gabriel Mascarenhas Maciel ◽  
Hugo Gabriel Peres ◽  
Marina Freitas e Silva ◽  
Joicy Vitória Miranda Peixoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Selection Index ◽  
Genetic Material ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Transverse Diameter ◽  
Agronomic Potential ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACT The use of dwarf lines to obtain mini-tomato hybrids has provided agronomic and economic benefits. In Brazil, round tomatoes predominate over other varieties. The benefits of using a dwarf parent in round tomato hybrids has yet to be explored, making it important to develop dwarf round tomato lines. Backcrossing is the most suitable method to develop these lines. Evaluation and selection of the dwarf populations can improve the development of such lines. Thus, the aim of this study was to select BC1F2 populations of dwarf round tomatoes with agronomic potential and high-quality fruit. The study was conducted at the Vegetable Experimental Station of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). A randomized block design was used, with 15 treatments and three replicates. The genetic material analyzed consisted of 12 BC1F2 dwarf tomato populations, plus both parents (recurrent and donor) and a commercial hybrid. The characteristics assessed were: average fruit weight (g), total soluble solids (ºBrix), number of locules (locules per fruit-1), fruit shape, pulp thickness (cm), longitudinal (cm) and transverse fruit diameter (cm), internode length (cm) and plant height (cm). The data were submitted to mean testing, multivariate analyses and a selection index. In general, average fruit weight in the dwarf populations increased significantly after the first backcross, with some fruits exhibiting a similar shape to round tomatoes. Selection of the populations UFU-DTOM7, UFU-DTOM10, UFU-DTOM5, UFU-DTOM9, and UFU-DTOM3 resulted in an estimated 6% increase in the number of locules, transverse diameter, TD/LD ratio and average fruit weight. The BC1F2 dwarf populations UFU-DTOM7 and UFU-DTOM10 were the most promising for develop inbred lines with round fruits. Despite the considerable progress achieved in this study, we suggest a second backcross, in order to obtain lines and, posteriorly, hybrids with round fruits and compact plants.

scholarly journals PRODUÇÃO DO MELOEIRO EM AMBIENTE PROTEGIDO IRRIGADO COM DIFERENTES LÂMINAS DE ÁGUA

Irriga ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 500-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcio Koetz ◽  
Gilberto Coelho ◽  
Jacinto De Assunção Carvalho ◽  
Rovilson José de Souza ◽  
Renato Antonio da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Melo ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Irrigation Levels ◽  
Fruit Diameter

PRODUÇÃO DO MELOEIRO EM AMBIENTE PROTEGIDO IRRIGADO COM DIFERENTES LÂMINAS DE ÁGUA  Marcio Koetz1; Gilberto Coelho1; Jacinto de Assunção Carvalho1; Rovilson José de Souza1; Renato Antonio da Silva21Departamento de Engenharia,Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras,  MG, [email protected] de Agricultura,Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras,  MG  1 RESUMO          Com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de lâminas de irrigação e de freqüências de adubação sobre a produtividade total, diâmetro, comprimento e a massa média de frutos de melão, foi conduzido um experimento em blocos casualizados com parcelas subdivididas sendo nas parcelas quatro lâminas de irrigação (50, 75, 100 e 125 % da evaporação do TCA) e quatro freqüências de adubação de 14/10/2003 a 29/01/2004. Os sólidos solúveis totais (SST) obtiveram melhores resultados para uma lâmina de irrigação de 75 % da ETCA. O diâmetro, comprimento e massa média do fruto, e produtividade do meloeiro, obtiveram maiores valores para a freqüência de adubação em cinco aplicações e para uma lâmina de irrigação de 125 % da ETCA, no entanto, não há diferença significativa entre as características avaliadas. UNITERMOS: irrigação, fertirrigação, melão, Cucumis melo L. var. cantaloupensis  KOETZ, M.; COELHO, G.; CARVALHO, J. de A.; SOUZA, R. J. de; SILVA, R. A. da.MELON PLANT PRODUCTION UNDER  PROTECTED IRRIGATED CONDITIONS AND DIFFERENT  WATER LEVELS  2 ABSTRACT             In order to evaluate the effect of irrigation levels and fertilization periods on the total productivity, fruit diameter, length and fruit average weight. The experiment had a  random block design with 4 irrigation levels (50, 75, 100 and 125% of the TCA evaporation) and 4 fertilization periods  from Oct. 14, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2004. The total soluble solids (SST) obtained better results for an irrigation level of 75% ETCA. The fruit diameter, length and average mass, and melon plant productivity presented higher values for fertilization periods in five applications and for an irrigation level of 125% ETCA; however, there is not significant differences among the evaluated characteristics. KEYWORDS: Irrigation, fertigation, melon, Cucumis melo L. var. cantaloupensis 

scholarly journals Potassium nutrition as a strategy to mitigate salt stress in melon grown under protected cultivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 3219-3234
Author(s):  
Giordanio Bruno Silva Oliveira ◽  
◽  
Francisco de Assis de Oliveira ◽  
Sandy Thomaz dos Santos ◽  
Mychelle Karla Teixeira de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Internal Cavity ◽  
Potassium Nutrition ◽  
Fruit Diameter

The use of saline water is one of the major challenges of agriculture, as it can cause nutritional imbalances and thus reduce crop yield. This study proposes to examine the efficiency of potassium nutrition as a salt stress-mitigating agent in melon grown in a protected environment. The experiment was laid out in a randomized-block design with ten treatments in a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement represented by two melon cultivars (McLaren and SV1044MF) and four nutrient solutions (S1 - standard nutrient solution, 2.5 dS m-1; S2 - nutrient solution salinized with NaCl, 5.0 dS m-1; S3 - nutrient solution salinized with NaCl + 50% K, 6.5 dS m-1; and S4 - nutrient solution salinized with NaCl + 100% K, 7.5 dS m-1). Yield (average fruit weight, production, fruit diameter, internal cavity, and pulp thickness), quality (pulp firmness, total sugars, soluble solids [SS], vitamin C, pH, titratable acidity [TA] and SS/TA ratio) and nutritional (K, Na and K/Na ratio) variables were evaluated. Plants fertigated with standard nutrient solution showed the highest values for fruit weight (1,190.6 g), production (2,381.3 g per plant), fruit diameter (13.6 cm) and pulp thickness (2.6 cm). Cultivar McLaren produced heavier fruits (931.4 g) with larger diameter (12.4 cm) and pulp thickness (2.4 cm). The addition of NaCl to nutrient solution induced a reduction in the yield variables but did not influence fruit quality. The addition of extra K to salinized nutrient solution did not mitigate the deleterious effect of salinity on the yield of melon.

scholarly journals pengaruh dosis kompos limbah kulit kopi dan fungi mikoriza arbuskular terhadap pertumbuhan serta hasil tanaman melon

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ebigail
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Melo ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Factor I ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Fruit Skin ◽  
Factor Ii ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Fruit Diameter

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dosis kompos limbah kulit kopi dan mikoriza serta interaksi diantara keduanya yang paling efektif untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman melon yang menggunakan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) Faktorial dengan 2 faktor perlakuan yaitu : Faktor I Dosis kompos limbah kulit buah kopi (K) K0 = 0 g polibag-1, K1 = 188 g polibag-1, K2 = 376 g polibag-1 dan K3 = 564 g polibag-1 Faktor II : Dosis mikoroza (M) M0 = 0 g polibag-1, M1 = 10 g polibag-1, M2 = 15 g polibag-1 dan M3 = 20 g polibag-1. Hasil penelitian menunjukan penggunaan dari kompos limbah limbah kulit buah kopi berpengaruh sangat nyata. terhadap diameter buah dan berpengaruh nyata terhadap berat buah, dosis kompos terbaik dijumpai pada perlakuan K2 (376 g polibag-1). Terdapat interaksi sangat nyata akibat penggunaan kompos limbah kulit buah kopi dan fungi mikoriza terahadap diameter buah dan berat buah, interaksi terbaik dijumpai pada perlakuan K3M2 (564 g polibag-1 dan 15 g polibag-1).Kata kunci: produksi, melon, kompos limbah kulit kopi, mikoriza arbuskularTHE EFFECT OF COMPOSTE USE OF WASTE COFFEE SKIN AND ARBUSCULAR MICORIZA FUNCTION ON PRODUCTION OF MELON (Cucumis melo L.)ABSTRAKThis study aims to examine the dosage of coffee skin waste compost and mycorrhiza and the interactions between the two of the most effective ways to increase melon production using Factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 2 treatment factors, namely: Factor I dose of coffee fruit skin waste compost (K ) K0 = 0 g polybag-1, K1 = 188 g polybag-1, K2 = 376 g polybag-1 and K3 = 564 g polybag-1 Factor II: Dosage of mycorrhiza (M) M0 = 0 g polybag-1, M1 = 10 g polybag-1, M2 = 15 g polybag-1 and M3 = 20 g polybag-1. The results showed that the use of compost of coffee fruit peel waste had a very significant effect. on fruit diameter and significantly affected fruit weight, the best compost dose was found in K2 treatment (376 g polybag-1). There was a very real interaction due to the use of coffee fruit skin waste compost and mycorrhiza fungi on fruit diameter and fruit weight, the best interactions were found in K3M2 treatment (564 g polybag-1 and 15 g polybag-1).

scholarly journals Tree Physiology, Fruit Growth and Nutrient Elements of Wax Apple (Syzygium Samarangense) as Affected by Branch Bending Angle

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-221
Author(s):  
Mohammad M. Khandaker ◽  
Nurul H. Ismail ◽  
Umar A. Abdullahi ◽  
Md. A. Alam ◽  
Noor A. Badaluddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Development ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Growth ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Bending Angle ◽  
Apple Fruits ◽  
Fruit Diameter

This study was conducted to evaluate the potential effects of branch bending angle on the plant physiological characteristics, mineral nutrients accumulation and fruit quality of wax apple. Different treatments with five replicates each by Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) layouts were arranged in this study. All the treatments represent different branch angles which were at 5˚ (control), 20˚, 45˚, 65˚ and 85˚ from vertical axis. Leaf chlorophyll content (SPAD chlorophyll index) was significantly affected by different bending treatments at a budding stage, flowering, fruit development and after harvesting of wax apple. Total soluble solids (TSS) content in the leaves of bent branches increased significantly at before bud development, flowering, fruit ripening and after harvesting stages of wax apple trees. During fruit development and maturation stages, leaf TSS content was decreased in all bent branches. The results showed that 20˚ to 65˚ angle bent branches increase weight and firmness of fruit, fruit diameter and produced dark-coloured fruit compared to control. The results showed that 65˚ bent branches give the highest potassium (K+) and magnesium (Mg2+) content in the fruits. Higher sodium (Na+), iron (Fe2+) and calcium (Ca2+) content in fruits were found in 20˚ bent branches.  There was a positive correlation between fruit TSS with Mg2+ (r = 0.70), with Na+ (r = 0.67) and with Ca2+ (0.57) content in the bent branches of wax apple. Fruit TSS content also positively correlated with firmness and peel colour of wax apple fruits. The number of fruit, fruit weight and fruit diameter of wax apple also positively correlated (weak) with leaves TSS content. It can be concluded that 20˚ to 65˚ branch bending angle are promising for enhancing plant physiology, fruit growth and quality of wax apple fruits.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Quality, Antioxidant Capacity and Nutritional Value in Tuberous Roots of Some Wild Dahlia Species

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban A. RIVERA-ESPEJEL ◽  
Oscar CRUZ-ALVAREZ ◽  
José M. MEJÍA-MUÑOZ ◽  
María R. GARCÍA-MATEOS ◽  
María T.B. COLINAS-LEÓN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Digital Object Identifier ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Tuberous Roots ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Selection Of

The aim of this research was to evaluate the physicochemical quality, antioxidant capacity and nutritional value in tuberous roots of some wild dahlia species. The experiment was carried out in the Department of Plant Science of the Autonomous University Chapingo, Mexico. Plants were established in a randomized complete block design with five replications. The total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), vitamin C (VC), total phenols (TP), antioxidant capacity (AC), inulin and its proximate composition were evaluated. Among the materials analyzed, the most outstanding wild species were Dahlia campanulata, D. coccinea and D. brevis, where D. campanulata stood out for its concentration of VC (0.05 mg 100 g-1), AC (1.88 mg VCEAC g-1), inulin, DM and TC (72.25, 24.38 and 88.37%, respectively), however, the inulin content was similar to D. coccinea (66.17%), which was also outstanding with respect to the content of TP (1.74 mg GA g-1). Likewise, D. brevis presented the highest values of RFi (5.49%) and A (78.42%). According to our results, the tuberous roots of wild dahlia species can be used as food, as well as being a source of selection of traits of nutraceutic interest for genetic improvement.   ********* In press - Online First. Article has been peer reviewed, accepted for publication and published online without pagination. It will receive pagination when the issue will be ready for publishing as a complete number (Volume 47, Issue 3, 2019). The article is searchable and citable by Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOI link will become active after the article will be included in the complete issue. *********  

scholarly journals Performance of mini-tomato hybrids in different training systems with different number of stems

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 428-433
Author(s):  
Pablo F Vargas ◽  
Leonardo S Duarte ◽  
Edgard HC Silva ◽  
Amanda C Zecchini ◽  
Renato S Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Crop Cycle ◽  
Chlorophyll Index ◽  
Number Of Stems ◽  
Fruit Diameter

ABSTRACT At present, Brazil is among the world's largest tomato producers. This production is directed both for the industry and for fresh consumption. Among the different tomato groups, production of mini-tomatoes has grown in recent years because of their high commercial value and mainly greater price stability. However, there are few studies investigating the proper management of this group, as it is recent in the country. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the viability of mini-tomato hybrids in different training systems, in greenhouse conditions. The experiment was set as a randomized block design in a 2×2×4 factorial arrangement with two numbers of stems (one and two stems per plant), two training systems [conventional (vertical) and horizontal], and four hybrids [AF 18196 (Sakata Seed); AF 13106 (Sakata Seed); Nina (Takii Seed) and Cocktail Mascot (Agristar/Top Seed Premium)], with three replicates and four plants per plot in the usable area. The evaluated variables were production per plant, fruit weight, transverse and longitudinal fruit diameter, number of fruits per plant, number of clusters per plant, number of fruits per cluster, precocity, production cycle, chlorophyll index, soluble solids, and crop cycle. The most promising hybrids are AF 13106 (2.71 kg/plant), AF 18196 (2.63 kg/plant) and Mascot (2.38 kg/plant), managed with two stems (2.63 kg/plant), in the vertical system (2.94 kg/plant).

scholarly journals Productivity and quality of Formosa and Solo papaya over two harvest seasons

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 599-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabíola Lacerda de Souza Barros ◽  
Karin Tesch Kuhlcamp ◽  
Sara Dousseau Arantes ◽  
Sarah Ola Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Heterotic Groups ◽  
Genotype X Environment ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the productivity and quality of papaya fruits (Carica papaya) of the Solo (12 genotypes) and Formosa (9 genotypes) heterotic groups over two harvest seasons. The experiment was conducted under field conditions in the municipality of Pinheiros, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, in a randomized complete block design. Ten morpho-agronomic and physicochemical variables of the fruits were measured in winter (210-300 days after planting) and summer (450-540 days after planting). The data were subjected to the combined analysis of variance, to the breakdown of the genotype x environment interactions, and to the grouping of means by the Scott-Knott test. Although harvest season affected the evaluated characteristics, it did not alter the classification of the genotype. In the Solo group, the H 36-45 and UC 15 hybrids stand out due to their greater productivity, fruit weight, and soluble solids contents. In the Formosa group, the Rubi Incaper 511 cultivar shows greater productivity, higher number of commercial fruits, and lower number of deformed fruits over both evaluated harvest seasons.

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