Effects of rootstocks on fruit yield and some quality traits of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

Abstract

In this study the effects of rootstocks on watermelon fruit quality and yield were investigated by comparing grafted plants with non-grafted and self-grafted ones in open field conditions in over two consecutive years (2013-2014). The watermelon cultivar Crimson Tide was grafted onto Ferro RZ, Maximus, Nun 9075, RS 841, No:3, Strong Tosa and TZ 148 rootstocks. Non-grafted and self-grafted plants were used as control. Grafting increased the average fruit yield between 17.45% and 52.56% compared to non-grafted treatment. It was concluded that among the tested rootstocks No:3 along with Nun 9075 and TZ 148 rootstocks can be advised due to the increase in fruit yield, total soluble solids and taste panel test values and that the use of grafted plants can be advantageous alternative in watermelon production for producers.

 

Keywords

• Fruit quality,Grafting,Rootstock,Yield,Watermelon

Anaçların karpuzun meyve verimi ve bazı kalite özellikleri üzerine etkisi

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, anaçların karpuz meyve kalitesi ve verimine etkileri, aşılanmış, aşılanmamış ve kendi kökü üzerine aşılanan bitkiler ile açık alan koşullarında iki yıl karşılaştırılarak araştırılmıştır. Crimson Tide karpuz çeşidi Ferro RZ, Maximus, Nun 9075, RS 841, No:3, Strong Tosa ve TZ 148 anaçları üzerine aşılanmıştır. Aşısız ve kendine aşılı bitkiler kontrol olarak kullanılmıştır. Aşılama ortalama meyve verimini aşısız kontrole göre %17.45 ile %52.56 arasında değişen oranlarda arttırmıştır. Sonuç olarak, No:3, Nun 9075 ve TZ 148 anaçları meyve verimi, toplam suda çözünebilir kuru madde ve tat panel testi değerlerindeki artışlar nedeniyle karpuz üreticileri için tavsiye edilebilir.

Keywords

• Meyve kalitesi,Aşılama,Anaç,Verim,Karpuz

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