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| A New Muskmelon F1 Hybrid - Xiulu |
| Chen Youyuan.Chen Feixiang |
| Horticultural Research Institute; Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Shanhai Key Laboratory of Protected Horticultural Technology; Shanghai 201106 |
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Abstract Xiulu is a new muskmelon F1 hybrid. Its paternal plants were inbred line 96-997 and 96-996, which is selected from the progenies of two Japanese muskmelon F1 hybrids. Its fruit is round with white smooth rind and its flesh is light green, 3. 5cm in thickness. The average fruit weight is about 1. 5 kg and soluble solid content is about 15 %. The yield of Xiulu is about 28. 35 t · hm-2 , which is higher than the control variety. Xiulu is tolerant to lower temperature and humid climate and weak light. It is su...
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Received: 10 September 2003
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