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Watermelon foliage density

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

A qualitative characteristic of a plant's vegetative mass vigor that determines the protective capacity of the leaf canopy and its contribution to photosynthesis.

In the reference 64 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

Watermelon foliage density is evaluated by breeders and agronomists visually as a qualitative indicator of leaf canopy vigor. In agronomic practice, the trait is described using the categories "vigorous," "good," or "abundant," where a high degree of foliage density is considered a commercially valuable property.

A key function of foliage density is the protection of fruits from direct solar radiation, preventing overheating and sunburn, which reduce the market quality of the produce. A vigorous leaf canopy also ensures the photosynthetic activity necessary for vine growth and fruit filling.

This trait is dynamic and depends on growing conditions, including nutrient and irrigation regimes. Nitrogen fertilization stimulates vegetative growth, increasing the number of vines and overall foliage density, which is important for the crop's adaptability to stressful climatic conditions.

General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.

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Varieties of Watermelon mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Farao

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds, NL

BG HR HU NL SK
12 records

Premium

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Paul Degreef

NL UA
14 records

Topgun

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds, NL

BG HU NL SI SK
10 records

Crisby

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NUNZA BV, NL

HR HU IT NL SK
11 records

Talisman

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Paul Degreef

NL UA
14 records

Paladin

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR HR SK UA
11 records

Lady

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Nunhems, NL

BG HR HU NL SK
10 records

Tigrinho

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
11 records

Charleston gray

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

WASHINGTON STATION

CZ ES FR IT SI
8 records

Crimson Ruby

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

HR NL UA
9 records

Trophy

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Nunza B.V.

BG HR HU NL SK
7 records

Baraka

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

XINGPING ZHANG

NL UA
8 records

Bahama

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
7 records

Sunsweet

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Cora Seeds, I

HU IT UA
7 records

Youlie

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Paul Degreef

ES UA
10 records

Bonta

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Monsanto, NL

NL
6 records

Karistan

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

HR NL
7 records

Celine

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HM Clause, F

FR UA
7 records

Tamerlan

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Paul Degreef

NL UA
10 records

Huelva

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Hercules

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

HU NL UA
8 records

Colosseo

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Monsanto, NL

NL
6 records

Morgan

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Galander

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NUNHEMS

ES NL
7 records