The Andes variety, also known as Andes-5, belongs to the Reticulatus type of netted melons. The fruits are characterized by a netted surface and green flesh.
The plant is widely cultivated in Japan, particularly in Ibaraki Prefecture, using the semi-forcing method and trailing cultivation. The variety shows resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0 and 2.
In scientific research, the variety has been studied for its gamma-aminobutyric acid content, antioxidant properties, and methods for improving seed germination at low temperatures through the selection of somaclonal variants.
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