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Cultivation

Melon Grafting

Cucumis melo L.

An agronomic technique used to protect melons from soil-borne pathogens and improve adaptability to adverse environmental conditions; budding is not used for this crop.

In the reference 36 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.

Melon grafting requires consideration of the anatomical specifics of seedlings, which develop hollow hypocotyls at an early stage. Due to the rapid expansion of the central cavity, which impedes tissue fusion, the procedure is performed at early developmental stages. The main methods are tongue approach grafting, splice grafting, and hole insertion grafting.

Specialized hybrids or other species of the Cucurbitaceae family, such as Lagenaria and interspecific squash hybrids, are used as rootstocks. The choice of rootstock is critical, as the fruit quality and overall yield depend directly on it, noting that watermelon rootstocks are not always suitable for melons.

The purpose of this method is to increase resistance to Fusarium wilt, nematodes, and the fungus Monosporascus cannonballus, as well as to adapt to low soil temperatures and salinity. The developed root system of the rootstock promotes the intensification of scion growth and increases plant productivity.

General information about the subject — on the page Grafting and budding.

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Varieties of Melon 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.

Ricura

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL UA
10 records

Sphinx

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR UA
4 records

Magritte

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION

ES NL
4 records

Dinero

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds, NL

HU NL
4 records

Melina

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HR HU NL
4 records

Pacio

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR HU
3 records

Vivace

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Milica

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Gallicum

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

PETOSEED CO

ES
4 records

Assisto

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
4 records

Vigus

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

SV6234MC

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

FR
3 records

Sveglio

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Supporto

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Sting

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Laboratoire de recherche A.S.L. (FR)/Nunza BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Sienne

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

De Ruiter Zonen (HR)

FR
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

FENIX S.R.L.

PT
2 records

Quincy

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Korotan

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Jador

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Impero

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Graffio

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Gharam

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Furbetto

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records