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Suitability of Watermelon for Processing

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

The suitability of watermelon for processing is assessed based on the soluble solids content in the pulp, rind characteristics for candied fruit production, and the technological properties of the seeds. In the fresh-cut sector, key parameters include tissue firmness and the resistance of cell wall…

In the reference 51 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

For industrial watermelon processing, the primary quality indicators for the pulp are considered to be a soluble solids content of approximately 13.5% and a specific sugar profile. Utilizing the pericarp for candied fruit production requires an assessment of its thickness, structure, and concentration of pectic substances, whereas for seeds, important characteristics include their linear dimensions, seed coat strength, and moisture content.

In the fresh-cut segment, cultivar suitability is determined by the fruit's ability to maintain tissue firmness and prevent enzymatic degradation of cell walls during slicing. The high water content in watermelon (approximately 90%) results in high energy requirements for juice concentration processes, making the resistance to mechanical separation of the pulp from the rind a critical condition for production efficiency.

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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.

C-zero

Active

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

SANG JAE, LEE

NL UA
5 records

Denver

Active

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

Robert Bruce Carle

IT NL RO
7 records

Titania

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Virgo

Active

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

Hazera, NL

NL UA
8 records

Regus

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

ES NL UA
7 records

Celine

Active

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

HM Clause, F

FR UA
7 records

Vasko

Active

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

Nickerson-Zwaan B.V.

BG HR SK
6 records

Morgan

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Arashan

Active

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

XINGPING ZHANG

NL
5 records

Zengo

Active

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

Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)

HR HU SK
7 records

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

Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)

FR UA
5 records

Bretona

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Melania

Active

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

MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
4 records

Mellina

Active

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

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR UA
5 records

Montana

Active

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

Khuan Tsastro

NL UA
5 records

Barhan

Active

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

XINGPING ZHANG

NL UA
4 records

Samanta

Active

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

United Genetics, I

NL
3 records

Yunak

Active

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

Herrit Vlaar, Lakusta Vasyl` Samsonovych,

DE UA
4 records

Himalia

Terminated

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Tigris

Active

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

Eran Yossov

SK UA
4 records

Balaton

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
3 records

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

Nunhems B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Redenza

Terminated

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

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA
3 records

El Wafi

Active

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

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR UA
3 records