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Effects of Irrigation Practices on Vine Growth, Yield, and Quality of Muskmelons1

Year: 1983

Type: article

Abstract: Higher yields, larger fruit size, and earlier maturity were achieved in muskmelons ( Cucumis melo L.) by irrigating when soil moisture tensions at the 25-cm depth reached 50 and 75 kPa compared with tensions of 25 kPa. More fruits were culled in the wet treatment due to decay while the drier treatments produced more fruits with growth cracks. Melons from the drier treatments were higher in soluble solids. Irrigation did not affect the other storage and shipping quality factors measured. A prethinning irrigation caused restricted root development, vine growth, fruit size, and yield.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.108.1.134

Authors: W. D. Pew, B. R. Gardner

Institution: University of Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Irrigation Practices and Water Management

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500