Effect of Different Plant Densities on The Fruit Yield and Some Related Parameters and Storage Losses of Fodder Watermelon (Citrillus lanatus var. Cit

Kavut, Yaşar Tuncer; Geren, Hakan; Simiã, Aleksandar

doi:10.17557/tjfc.51368

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“…This indicates that soluble solids were used during the period in which fruits were stored. Kavut et al (2014) found a value of total soluble solids of 3.46 for forage watermelon, within the range of values found in our study.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…The average fruit weight on the harvest day (4.13 kg) and at six months of storage (3.22 kg), even in fruit placed in the shade suggests a loss of water and nutrients in fruit during the storage period, especially considering no difference in DM content. In addition, Kavut et al (2014) assessed fruit storage length from 30 to 210 days after harvest, and verified a fruit weight loss up to 30%, depending on storage length, with a concomitant increase in fruit dry matter.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Fruits after harvest have waived the traditional methods for forage conservation (silage or hay). Additionally, Kavut, Geren, and Simić (2014) reported weight loss of fruit may exceed 20% along 180 days after harvest. Strategies to reduce post-harvest fruit losses of forage watermelon (FW), such as the process of harvesting and storing fruits in an appropriate place and the adequacy of storage length are important to increase the amount of nutrients and water for animals.…”

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Chemical composition of forage watermelon fruit at different maturity stage or storage length

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Silva

Matias

et al. 2021

Acta Sci. Anim. Sci.

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This study aimed to assess the chemical responses of forage watermelon fruit at different maturity stages or storage lengths, performing two experimental tests. In the first test, four maturity stages were assessed: 30, 45, 60, and 75 days after anthesis, with four replicates. In the second test, fruits were maintained under three storage lengths: T1D (harvest day), T3M (3 months after harvest), and T6M (6 months after harvest), with eight replicates. Experimental design was completely randomized in both experimental tests. Fruit maturity stage did not affect crude protein, total carbohydrate, neutral detergent fiber, in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), pulp firmness, soluble solids content and total pectin content, but increased acid detergent fiber content from 45 days after anthesis. Storage length up to six months after harvest increased ash, crude protein and IVDMD, and reduced the content of soluble solids. Forage watermelon fruit can be harvested from 30 to 75 days after anthesis equivalent to 75 - 120 days after planting, and they can be stored under tree shade up to 6 months after harvest.

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Chemical composition of forage watermelon fruit at different maturity stage or storage length

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Matias

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Acta Sci. Anim. Sci.

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“…Ramos et al (2009) studied watermelon plant populations of 16,666, 12,500, and 10,000 plants ha -1 respectively from plant spacings of 2.0 × 0.30; 2.0 × 0.40 and 2.0 × 0.50 m, respectively, and they did not report differences in the length of the main branch of the plant, up to the time of the opening of the flowers. Kavut et al (2014) studied different watermelon plant densities, from 4,762 to 28,571 plants ha -1 ; the changes in the main branch variable may be related to variations in climatic conditions, soil fertility, and crop management, especially regarding the fertilization routines.…”

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“…The reduction in plant spacing can positively affect crop production, as seen in other crops (Jiang et al, 2013;Fornah et al, 2020). However, it can also alter metabolism, cycle length, plant size, canopy architecture, and plant photosynthesis capacity (Kavut et al, 2014), lower leaf shading, stimulate growth, internode elongation, decrease leaf area, and reduce the number of ramifications (Taiz & Zeiger, 2017).…”

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Production and fruit quality of watermelon hybrids under different plant spacing

Lemos

Charlo

Barreto

et al. 2022

Rev. bras. eng. agríc. ambient.

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Plant spacing management in watermelon alters plant competition for water, light, and nutrients, influencing fruit yield, morphology, and quality. The study aimed to evaluate the spacing management between plants of two watermelon hybrids in terms of morphology and fruit yield and quality. Two watermelon hybrids (NUN 21613 and NUN 21901) and three plant spacings (0.60, 0.80 and 1.0 m with 2,5 m between rows) were studied in a randomized block design arranged in a 2 × 3 factorial scheme with five replications. Fruit firmness, the content of total soluble solids, visual, and sensorial notes at 0, 7 and 14 days after harvest, length of the main branch of the plant, fresh fruit mass, number of fruits per plant and per hectare, and fruit yield were evaluated from August to December 2018. The greater planting spacing provided better vegetative development, higher yield, and increased resistance of the watermelon fruit to deterioration after harvest. The physicochemical and sensory characteristics of the fruits were not affected by the spacing and hybrids of watermelon in this study.

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Morphological responses, fruit yield, nutritive value andin vitrogas production of forage watermelon genotypes on semi-arid condition

Ribeiro

Voltolini

Simões

et al. 2019

Biological Rhythm Research

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This study aimed to evaluate morphological, bromatological, in vitro gas production and yield of forage watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) genotypes in semi-arid condition. Seven genotypes were evaluated were BGCIA 228, BGCIA 239, Jojoba, BGCIA 228 x BGCIA239, BGCIA 228 x BGCIA Jojoba, BGCIA 239 x Jojoba and BGCIA 991. The experimental design was a complete randomized block with three replicates. The genotypes presented differences between the characteristics: fruit length (P = 0.01), vertical diameter (P = 0.02), peel thickness (P = 0.01), fruit pulp thickness (P = 0.02), transversal diameter (P = 0.02), in vitro dry matter digestibility (P = 0.003) and the latency time (P < 0.0001). Cumulative in vitro gas production and gas production rate was not affected by genotypes. None of the studied genotypes had production and productivity affected. Among them, Jojoba and BGCIA 991 stood out for having heavier and longer fruits, and a higher peel thickness and pulp length.

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Effect of Different Plant Densities on The Fruit Yield and Some Related Parameters and Storage Losses of Fodder Watermelon (Citrillus lanatus var. Cit

Abstract: ABSTRACT). It was also concluded that fodder watermelon fruits can be easily stored 210 days with 24% weight loss without any rot.

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Chemical composition of forage watermelon fruit at different maturity stage or storage length

Chemical composition of forage watermelon fruit at different maturity stage or storage length

Production and fruit quality of watermelon hybrids under different plant spacing

Morphological responses, fruit yield, nutritive value andin vitrogas production of forage watermelon genotypes on semi-arid condition

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