Vietnam launched F1 hybrid melon variety that is not inferior to foreign products

Published Jun 12, 2023

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The Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology of the South Central Coast (ASISOV) in Vietnam has developed a new F1 hybrid cantaloupe variety called Hoang Ngan melon, aiming to reduce the country's reliance on imported seeds. This new variety, which has been well-received in trials, can be cultivated throughout the year and is resistant to pests and diseases. It yields an average of 3.5 to 4 tons per 1,000 square meters and generates a profit of 70 to 80 million VND per 1,000 square meters. ASISOV plans to produce F1 hybrid seeds of the Hoang Ngan melon variety for both domestic and international markets, and will also engage in the production of high quality commercial melons, focusing on branding and traceability.

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Not inferior to the "foreign melon" variety Currently, vegetable production in Vietnam depends on 90% of F1 hybrid vegetables imported from abroad, especially cantaloupe seeds are almost 100% dependent on imported sources distributed by seed companies. Facing that situation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has directed scientific research units under the Ministry to focus on research and selection of vegetable varieties, especially F1 hybrid vegetable varieties to reduce dependence on seed sources. imported from abroad. Following the direction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, from 2015 until now, the Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology of the South Central Coast (ASISOV) has focused its resources on the selection and creation of F1 hybrid vegetable varieties, including: like Hoang Ngan melon. ASISOV's successful selection of the Hoang Ngan cantaloupe variety is very important in the current context that the melon varieties ...

Source: Agriculture