Research Article

Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey

Volume: 7 Number: 1 April 15, 2024
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Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey

Abstract

The scope of this study, some of the local Turkish watermelon genotypes were evaluated morphologically. A total of 20 local genotypes and three commercial varieties were assessed regarding their cotyledon, leaf, fruit, and seed phenotypes. An extensive morphological analysis was performed on a diverse set of genotypes. Traits such as cotyledon shape and color intensity, leaf size and lobing, and fruit size, shape, and color were measured and compared. Hierarchical clustering analysis, correlation matrices, and principal component analysis were employed to interpret the data. The study revealed significant morphological variability among the watermelon genotypes. Cotyledons ranged from narrow to broad, with a predominance of large sizes and dark green coloration. Leaf characteristics varied widely, with a notable distribution across different sizes and degrees of lobing. Fruit analysis showed a broad spectrum of shapes, sizes, and colors, indicating a rich genetic diversity. Two main genotype clusters were identified, suggesting a clear distinction based on morphological traits.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 21, 2024

Publication Date

April 15, 2024

Submission Date

January 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 4, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Şahin, N. (2024). Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, 7(1), 28-36. https://doi.org/10.38001/ijlsb.1416465
AMA
1.Şahin N. Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey. Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol. 2024;7(1):28-36. doi:10.38001/ijlsb.1416465
Chicago
Şahin, Nihan. 2024. “Morphological Characterization of Some Local Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus L.) Genotypes of Turkey”. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology 7 (1): 28-36. https://doi.org/10.38001/ijlsb.1416465.
EndNote
Şahin N (April 1, 2024) Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology 7 1 28–36.
IEEE
[1]N. Şahin, “Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey”, Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol., vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 28–36, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.38001/ijlsb.1416465.
ISNAD
Şahin, Nihan. “Morphological Characterization of Some Local Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus L.) Genotypes of Turkey”. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology 7/1 (April 1, 2024): 28-36. https://doi.org/10.38001/ijlsb.1416465.
JAMA
1.Şahin N. Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey. Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol. 2024;7:28–36.
MLA
Şahin, Nihan. “Morphological Characterization of Some Local Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus L.) Genotypes of Turkey”. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, vol. 7, no. 1, Apr. 2024, pp. 28-36, doi:10.38001/ijlsb.1416465.
Vancouver
1.Nihan Şahin. Morphological characterization of some local watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) genotypes of Turkey. Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol. 2024 Apr. 1;7(1):28-36. doi:10.38001/ijlsb.1416465

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