American breeders presented 2 varieties of drought-resistant melon

게시됨 2024년 1월 21일

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Researchers at Texas A&M have developed new melon hybrids, Supermelon and Flavorific, with deep root systems that allow them to thrive in drought conditions. The goal of the breeding efforts was to combine disease resistance, high yield, retail appeal, and palatability, which was achieved through selecting healthy plants with strong root systems. Initial reports on the melons are positive, with them being described as sweet with firm flesh.

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Researchers at the Texas A&M Fruit and Vegetable Extension Center, with funding from the USDA, have developed two new melon hybrids—Supermelon and Flavorific—that have deeper root systems, allowing them to extract more water from the soil in drought conditions. This was reported in a study published on ResearchGate, AgroTimes reports. Read also: Triology - a new variety of pepper for growing in open ground and in nethouses The goal of the scientists' breeding efforts was to combine traits that optimize disease resistance and yield, as well as enhance retail ...

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