2019
DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae5010016
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Assessing Quantitative Criteria for Characterization of Quality Categories for Grafted Watermelon Seedlings

Abstract: Vegetable grafting is a practice employed worldwide since it helps prevent biotic and abiotic disorders, and watermelon is one of the most important species grafted. The objective of this study was to set critical limits for the characterization of quality categories for grafted watermelon seedlings. Specifically, watermelon (scion) seedlings were grafted onto squash (rootstock) seedlings, moved into a healing chamber for 7 days, and then transferred into a greenhouse for seven more days. At 7 and 14 days afte… Show more

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“…In Bantis et. al's study, the Dickson's quality index was used as an important indicator for grafted watermelon and squash seedlings [43,61]. Neto et.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In Bantis et. al's study, the Dickson's quality index was used as an important indicator for grafted watermelon and squash seedlings [43,61]. Neto et.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After the parameters were measured, the dry weight ratio of the shoot and root, total biomass, scion dry weight to height ratio, specific leaf weight, Dickson's quality index (DQI), and supplementary light use efficiency were also calculated. The DQI was calculated as shown below [42][43][44][45]:…”
Section: Measurements Of Growth Parameters and Data Collectionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The two calculated indices incorporated values of parameters (e.g., shoot dry weight and stem length) that accumulatively excelled under T1 and T3 for watermelon and under T1, T3, and T4 for interspecific squash, subsequently leading to greater values and seedlings of greater quality. DW/L and DQI proved valuable for the evaluation of grafted watermelon seedlings' quality [6].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the past, watermelon seedling quality had a vague meaning that included terms such as plant uniformity, proper size, thick stem, and a well-developed root system, among others. Two recently published articles [5,6] offer a proper description of the quality of to-be-grafted watermelon seedlings as well as grafted seedlings using a number of objective measurements.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The differences in fruit quality across growing regions could have resulted from various factors affecting seedling establishment and growth performance in the field. Varying weather conditions, day and night temperatures, soil type and fertility, and irrigation quality and quantity are known to affect fruit quality [11,12]. We observed significant interactions between growing region and grafting treatment (Table 4).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 75%