Studying the Effect of Field Capacity on Some Growth Indicators for A Number of Local Genotypes of Snake Melon(Cucumis melo var. flexuosus, Faqqous)

Abstract

Due to global water scarcity, this experiment was conducted to search for genotypes that are widely cultivated locally to resist water stress in the autumn season 2021, and 24 genotypes were used, and two field capacities were 100% and 30%, A factorial experiment was carried out according to the RCBD design, and the results showed through the study that there are genotypes planted in different regions of Iraq that have withstood water stress V12 (Najaf province in Abu Hadari area) and V14 (Babylon province in Al-Sardeeb / Al-Nile _ Hilla area)and V23 (Cucumber seeds Turkish variety from BURSA TOHUM) by not being affected by all studied indicators of field capacity 30% compared to field capacity 100%, so these genotypes can be grown under water stress conditions.