Title: Effects of Rootstocks on Growth, Yield and Quality of Mini Watermelon
Abstract: To select the proper rootstock for the mini watermelon in Zhejiang area,the six rootstocks from 2 types were tested with mini watermelon by evaluating survival rate of grafted seedlings,growth vigor,yield and quality of grafted mini watermelon. The results showed that rootstock variety‘Yongzhen No. 5' had the highest survival rate of 98%,stable plant,best resistance to Fusarium wilt,and produced 25.2% more yield than the non-grafted check. This rootstock variety is recommended for mini watermelon production in Zhejiang area.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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