The grafting of triploid watermelon is an advantageous alternative to soil fumigation by methyl bromide for control of Fusarium wilt

Miguel, Alfredo; Maroto, J.V.; Bautista, A. San; Baixauli, Carlos; Cebolla, Vicente L.; Pascual, B.; Lopez, S; Guardiola, J. L.

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2004.04.007

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“…The soluble solid and pH values in this study were similar to those reported by other researchers (Bekhradi;Kashi;Delshad, 2011;Huitrón-Ramírez;Ricardez-Salinas;Camacho-Ferre, 2009;Miguel et al 2004). Yetisir and Sari (2003) also assessed several rootstocks, including C. maxima x C. moschata, and observed that the pulp firmness in the fruits from grafted plants was improved relative to that in the non-grafted plants.…”

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“…The yield that was achieved with Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta at the highest plant density was remarkable in this study, and we emphasize the low yields that were produced in the treatments with low densities of plants (2083 plants ha -1 ). Miguel et al (2004) obtained higher yields with Reina de Corazones watermelons grafted onto C. maxima x C. moschata than with Reina de Corazones grafted onto Citrullus lanatus; however, the condition of the soil was not specified.…”

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“…The use of Fusarium-resistant rootstocks provides an alternative to soil chemical applications. The most widely used rootstocks are the interspecific hybrids of Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata (Keinath;Hassell, 2014;King et al, 2008;Miguel et al, 2004). However, this rootstock is vulnerable to attack by Meloidogyne incognita (Huitron et al, 2007;Lee;Oda, 2003), a nematode species that causes numerous problems in watermelon production, including root-knot damage and lower yields (Del PradoVera; Tovar-Soto;Hernández, 2001).…”

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INFLUENCE OF ROOTSTOCKS ON Fusarium WILT, NEMATODE INFESTATION, YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY IN WATERMELON PRODUCTION

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Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata rootstock are used to prevent infection with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum in watermelon production; however, this rootstock is not effective against nematode attack. Because of their vigor, the grafted plants can be planted at lower plant densities than the non-grafted plants. The tolerance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and Meloidogyne incognita was assessed in watermelon plants grafted onto a hybrid of Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta or the Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata cv Super Shintoza rootstocks. The densities of plants were 2083 and 4166 plants ha -1 . Non-grafted watermelons were the controls. The Crunchy Red and Sangría watermelon cultivars were used as the scions, it the latter as a pollinator. The experiments were performed for two production cycles in soils infested with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and Meloidogyne incognita. The incidence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum was significantly greater in the non-grafted than in the grafted plants.The grafted plants presented similar resistance to Fusarium regardless of the rootstock. The root-knot galling index for Meloidogyne incognita was significantly lower in plants grafted onto Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta than onto the other rootstock. The yields of plants grafted onto Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta grown at both plant densities were significantly higher than in the other treatments.Index terms: Citrullus lanatus; grafting; triploid; Fusarium oxysporum; root-knot nematodes. RESUMOA enxertia de Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata tem sido usada para prevenir problemas com Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum na produção de melancia embora não seja efetivo contra ataque de nematóides. Em razão de seu vigor, plantas enxertadas podem ser plantadas em densidade mais baixa do que as plantas não enxertadas. A tolerância a Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum e Meloidogyne incognita foi avaliada em plantas de melancia enxertadas em híbridos de Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta e em Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata cv Super Shintoza. Foram usadas densidades de plantas de 2.083 e 4.166 plantas ha -1 . Como testemunhas usou-se plantas não enxertadas. Os cultivares de melancia Crocantes vermelhas e Sangria foram usados como polinizador. O experimento foi realizado em dois ciclos, sendo instalado em solo infestado com Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum e Meloidogyne incognita. A incidência de Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum foi, significativamente, maior em plantas não enxertadas. Plantas enxertadas apresentaram resistência semelhante ao Fusarium independentemente do porta-enxerto. O índice de galhas de Meloidogyne incognita foi significativamente menor em plantas enxertadas em Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta. As maiores diferenças significativas em relação aos demais tratamentos foram observadas em ambas as densidades de plantas enxertadas pela produtividade das plantas enxertadas em Citrullus lanatus cv Robusta.Termos para indexação: Citrullus lanatus; enxertia; triplóides; Fusarium oxysporum; nematóides d...

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INFLUENCE OF ROOTSTOCKS ON Fusarium WILT, NEMATODE INFESTATION, YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY IN WATERMELON PRODUCTION

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“…Literature relating to the effects of grafting on the total soluble solids and sugar content in watermelon fruits is not consistent. No difference was found in the soluble solid concentrations and soluble sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose) in fruits developed from watermelon scions grafted onto a squash interspecific hybrid vs. fruits from non-grafted watermelons (Miguel et al, 2004;Colla et al, 2006;Proietti et al, 2008;Huitrón-Ramírez et al, 2009). Liu et al (2004) reported that some Cucurbita spp.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Besides disease resistance and tolerance to low/high soil temperatures, watermelon rootstocks, especially those of C. maxima × C. moschata hybrids can enhance plant vigor, growth, and yield since they are much more vigorous than the bottle gourd rootstock (Alan et al, 2007;King et al, 2010); however, reports on fruit quality such as rind thickness, color, fruit firmness, total soluble solids, and sugar are rather conflicting being increasing, decreasing or remaining unaffected (Miguel et al, 2004;Davis et al, 2008a;Rouphael et al, 2010;Fallik & Ilic, 2014;Kyriacou et al, 2017).…”

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The effectiveness of growth cycles on improving fruit quality for grafted watermelon combinations

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Fruit quality of mini‐watermelon as affected by grafting and irrigation regimes

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BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean region suffers water deficit that affects fruit yield and quality. Grafting improves crop tolerance to disease and drought, but the taste and quality of fruit may be negatively affected. The aim of the present work was to determine the quality parameters of mini-watermelon, ungrafted or grafted onto a squash hybrid rootstock, and grown under different irrigation regimes: 1.0, 0.75, and 0.5 of evapotranspiration (ET) rates.

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The grafting of triploid watermelon is an advantageous alternative to soil fumigation by methyl bromide for control of Fusarium wilt

Cited by 147 publications

References 6 publications

INFLUENCE OF ROOTSTOCKS ON Fusarium WILT, NEMATODE INFESTATION, YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY IN WATERMELON PRODUCTION

INFLUENCE OF ROOTSTOCKS ON Fusarium WILT, NEMATODE INFESTATION, YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY IN WATERMELON PRODUCTION

The effectiveness of growth cycles on improving fruit quality for grafted watermelon combinations

Fruit quality of mini‐watermelon as affected by grafting and irrigation regimes

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