Effects of grafting and cytokinin-induced fruit setting on colour and sugar-content traits in glasshouse-grown triploid watermelon

López-Galarza, Salvador; Bautista, A. San; Pérez, Daniel; Miguel, Alfredo; Baixauli, Carlos; Pascual, B.; Maroto, J.V.; Guardiola, J. L.

doi:10.1080/14620316.2004.11511875

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“…SSC values of nongrafted plants were higher than those of grafted ones. In agreement with the results of the current study, several authors reported that grafting onto various rootstocks decreased soluble solids in fruit (Lopez-Galarza et al 2004;Alexopoulos et al 2007). Additionally, a previous study reported that SSC was reduced by grafting (Pogonyi et al 2005;Qaryouti et al 2007).…”

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Effects of grafting on different rootstocks on tomato fruit yield and quality

Turhan¹,

Özmen²,

Serbeci³

et al. 2011

Hortic. Sci.

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Turhan A., Ozmen N., Serbeci M.S., Seniz V., 2011. Effects of grafting on different rootstocks on tomato fruit yield and quality. Hort. Sci. (Prague), 38: 142-149.The aim of the study was to find effects of tomato grafting on another cultivar. The tomato cultivars used as scions were Yeni Talya, Swanson and Beril. Cultivars used as rootstocks were Beaufort and Arnold. Cleft grafting methods were applied. The following characteristics of grafted and nongrafted plants were recorded: fruit index, number of fruits/truss, fruit weight, fruit yield, dry matter, pH, concentration of soluble solids, titratable acidity, total sugar and lycopene and vitamin C. The results showed that fruit yield and fruit index, number of fruits/truss and fruit weights were improved by grafting. Fruit quality, measured in terms of dry matter, concentration of soluble solids, total sugar, and vitamin C content, was lower in the fruits of grafted plants than in nongrafted ones. No significant difference in lycopene and pH content was found. Titratable acid content was improved by grafting. A positive effect of grafting was recorded when Beaufort was used as rootstock. These results showed that grafting could be an advantageous alternative in tomato production.

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Effects of grafting on different rootstocks on tomato fruit yield and quality

Turhan¹,

Özmen²,

Serbeci³

et al. 2011

Hortic. Sci.

140

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“…The results of this research also showed that the TSS of fruit produced by ungrafted plants was significantly higher than in other treatments, as was previously found by López-Galarza et al [16] in watermelon.…”

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The Effectiveness of Different Rootstocks for Improving Yield and Growth of Cucumber Cultivated Hydroponically in a Greenhouse

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Abstract:The use of grafted vegetable seedlings has been popular in many countries during recent years, and several Cucurbita species and their interspecific hybrids have been tested as rootstocks. Graft-scion incompatibility and lower fruit quality have prevented their commercial use. In this study, the efficacy of grafting the commercial Khassib cucumber hybrid onto various cucurbits, used as rootstocks, was examined in a greenhouse experiment. This experiment was done in a completely randomized design with eight treatments: local landraces of bottle gourd (Ghalyani) and pumpkin (Tanbal) and commercial Cucurbita interspecific hybrids (909, 913, Ferro, and Shintoza). Ungrafted plants were used as controls. Results indicated that the highest survival rates were using Ferro hybrid (94%), Cucurbita maxima (Tanbal) (92%), 64-19 and Shintoza (90%). These results appeared to be related to the stem diameter of the rootstocks and, to a lesser extent, to the scion diameter. Cucumber production was not improved by grafting. The highest yield was obtained with Ferro rootstock, but it was no different compared to ungrafted plants. A significantly lower production than the control was observed with Ghalyani (´44%), 913 (´73%) and 64-19 (´35%) rootstocks. Total soluble solids (TSS) of fruit produced by ungrafted plants was significantly higher than the other treatments. The highest length/diameter ratio was obtained with 909 and Ghalyani rootstocks, whereas more stocky fruit were produced by plants grafted onto Tanbal and 64-19 rootstocks.

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“…Miguel et al [14] noted no significant effect on TSS of fruit when grafting watermelon onto C. moschata, C. maxima x C. moschata, or L. siceraria rootstocks under field conditions. However, grafting the same watermelon onto C. maxima x C. moschata under greenhouse conditions decreased TSS in the fruit suggesting a possible interaction with environment on fruit quality [12]. Yetisir and Sari [19] also noted that there is a rootstock effect on TSS in the fruit.…”

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“…Grafting onto Cucurbita rootstocks has sometimes been associated with off-flavor development in the fruit [9]. Additionally, several authors have reported that grafting onto various rootstocks increased fruit yield but decreased soluble solids [10][11][12]. In contrast, other scientists found no difference in soluble solids between grafted and non-grafted [13,14].…”

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The Influence of Rootstock Selection on Fruit Quality Attributes of Watermelon

Bruton¹,

Fish²,

Roberts³

et al. 2009

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Grafting watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) to control Fusarium wilt has been practiced in Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East for decades. Until recently, grafting watermelon has not been practiced in the United States due to labor costs and land availability. There is some disagreement in the literature as to the effects that grafting has on watermelon fruit quality. This study was designed to determine the effects of grafted watermelon on fruit firmness, lycopene content, and total soluble solids (TSS) using five different rootstocks. When using Cucurbita ficifolia or Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata hybrid as the rootstock, watermelon fruit consistently had higher fruit firmness values. Other C. maxima x C. moschata hybrids or Lagenaria siceraria rootstocks generally produced lower or more varied fruit firmness values. Grafting increased fruit firmness by as much as 25% in some cases, but field and year effects were observed. In addition, grafting had no effect on lycopene content or TSS.Furthermore, no off-flavors were detected in fruit from grafted plants, but there was a 5-to 7 day delay in fruit maturity compared to their non-grafted counterpart. Although environment can have a major influence on fruit quality attributes, rootstock selection may be equally important in achieving the desired outcome.Keywords: Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbita spp., Lagenaria sp., grafting, lycopene, fruit firmness, total soluble solids.Mention of a trademark, proprietary product, or vendor does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by the USDA and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products of vendors that may also be suitable.

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Effects of grafting and cytokinin-induced fruit setting on colour and sugar-content traits in glasshouse-grown triploid watermelon

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Effects of grafting on different rootstocks on tomato fruit yield and quality

Effects of grafting on different rootstocks on tomato fruit yield and quality

The Effectiveness of Different Rootstocks for Improving Yield and Growth of Cucumber Cultivated Hydroponically in a Greenhouse

The Influence of Rootstock Selection on Fruit Quality Attributes of Watermelon

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