Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse
With the objective of determining the optimal number of fruits in three melon hybrids, subjected to different intensities of fruit pruning, a trial was implemented in a 1000 m2 greenhouse. The treatments were housed in a completely randomized experimental design in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement with...
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| author | Julio Gabriel Ortega Heidi Flores Ramírez Fernando Ayón Villao Juan Lagos Pazmiño William Merchán García Gema Burgos López |
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| description | With the objective of determining the optimal number of fruits in three melon hybrids, subjected to different intensities of fruit pruning, a trial was implemented in a 1000 m2 greenhouse. The treatments were housed in a completely randomized experimental design in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement with nine treatments. Two factors were evaluated, Factor, three melon hybrids [H1: Harper U.G. (Harper melon melon), H2: Western Shipper (Clause # 19)] and H3: Western Shipper (Super Toreto melon melon)], and Factor B, number of fruits/plant (T1: One fruit/plant, T2: Two fruits/plant and T3: Three or more fruits/plant). The variables evaluated were: plant height, stem diameter, length, width, height, volume, weight, and brix degrees (°Brix) of the fruits; and, an estimate of the cost/benefit through partial budgets. The results showed an outstanding effect for length, height, width and fruit volume for plants with one fruit (2.77 kg). The hybrid Harper U.G. It had an outstanding effect on fruit volume and weight. The hybrids showed a soluble solids content between 4.22 to 7.77° Brix, considered between moderate and high. Plants with two fruits were more profitable and of better quality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4ca38c91bbb4a159ca32ff61ddcd64e2025-08-20T03:40:26ZengSelva Andina Research SocietyJournal of the Selva Andina Biosphere2308-38672308-38592024-05-01121412doi:10.36610/j.jsab.2024.120100004Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouseJulio Gabriel Ortega0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9776-9235Heidi Flores Ramírez1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9969-8864Fernando Ayón Villao2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4772-9344Juan Lagos Pazmiño3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9201-4148William Merchán García4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0328-9001Gema Burgos López5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0025-3679Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí (UNESUM). Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y de la Agricultura. km 1.5 vía Noboa, Campus los Ángeles, Jipijapa. Tel: 05-2600229/05-2601657/05-2600223. Manabí, Ecuador. Profesional independiente. Manabí, EcuadorUniversidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí (UNESUM). Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y de la Agricultura. km 1.5 vía Noboa, Campus los Ángeles, Jipijapa. Tel: 05-2600229/05-2601657/05-2600223. Manabí, Ecuador. Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí (UNESUM). Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y de la Agricultura. km 1.5 vía Noboa, Campus los Ángeles, Jipijapa. Tel: 05-2600229/05-2601657/05-2600223. Manabí, Ecuador. Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí (UNESUM). Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y de la Agricultura. km 1.5 vía Noboa, Campus los Ángeles, Jipijapa. Tel: 05-2600229/05-2601657/05-2600223. Manabí, Ecuador. Profesional independiente. Manabí, EcuadorWith the objective of determining the optimal number of fruits in three melon hybrids, subjected to different intensities of fruit pruning, a trial was implemented in a 1000 m2 greenhouse. The treatments were housed in a completely randomized experimental design in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement with nine treatments. Two factors were evaluated, Factor, three melon hybrids [H1: Harper U.G. (Harper melon melon), H2: Western Shipper (Clause # 19)] and H3: Western Shipper (Super Toreto melon melon)], and Factor B, number of fruits/plant (T1: One fruit/plant, T2: Two fruits/plant and T3: Three or more fruits/plant). The variables evaluated were: plant height, stem diameter, length, width, height, volume, weight, and brix degrees (°Brix) of the fruits; and, an estimate of the cost/benefit through partial budgets. The results showed an outstanding effect for length, height, width and fruit volume for plants with one fruit (2.77 kg). The hybrid Harper U.G. It had an outstanding effect on fruit volume and weight. The hybrids showed a soluble solids content between 4.22 to 7.77° Brix, considered between moderate and high. Plants with two fruits were more profitable and of better quality.http://www.scielo.org.bo/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2308-38592024000100004&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=esproduction; tolerance; resistance; volume; weight; soluble solids; fruits |
| spellingShingle | Julio Gabriel Ortega Heidi Flores Ramírez Fernando Ayón Villao Juan Lagos Pazmiño William Merchán García Gema Burgos López Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse Journal of the Selva Andina Biosphere production; tolerance; resistance; volume; weight; soluble solids; fruits |
| title | Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse |
| title_full | Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse |
| title_fullStr | Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse |
| title_short | Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse |
| title_sort | optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids cucumis melo l in a greenhouse |
| topic | production; tolerance; resistance; volume; weight; soluble solids; fruits |
| url | http://www.scielo.org.bo/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2308-38592024000100004&lng=es&nrm=iso&tlng=es |
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