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Watermelon transportability

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

The ability of watermelon fruits to maintain their marketability and integrity during transportation, determined by rind thickness, flesh density, and pectin content.

In the reference 75 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

Watermelon transportability is assessed by experts by comparing the percentage of losses during long-distance shipping with the performance of standard varieties. A high level of the trait is considered to be the ability to maintain market quality for up to 45 days with a loss rate of less than 2%, whereas for varieties with thin rinds and tender flesh, this figure can reach 10%.

The indicator is significantly influenced by the morphological characteristics of the fruit: varieties with thick rinds and a dense flesh structure have better storage stability. Agronomic factors, such as excessive nitrogen nutrition, which leads to the formation of watery tissues, as well as errors in harvest timing and violations of post-harvest handling, significantly reduce the ability of the fruits to withstand transportation.

General information about the subject — on the page Transportability.

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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.

Sugar Belle

Active

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

NL
3 records

Early Gitana

Active

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

NL
4 records

River Side

Active

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

CY
3 records

Manisa

Active

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

HU
2 records

Tattoo

Active

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

HU
2 records

Charisma

Active

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

HU
2 records

Bright Duchess

Active

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

HU
2 records

Rambla

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Stabolite

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Torera

Active

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

HU
2 records

Zodiak

Active

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

NL
2 records

di Bagnacavallo

Active

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

IT
2 records

Perla negra

Active

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

ES
2 records

Early Samanta

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Bomber

Active

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

HU
2 records

Otoman

Active

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

RO
2 records

Smarald

Protection expired

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

RO
2 records

Nevada

Active

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

CZ
2 records

Congo

Application submitted

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

IT
2 records

Carousel

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Baronessa

Active

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

Kees Reinink

UA
2 records

CARSON

Terminated

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

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

ES
1 record

IMAGINATION USA

Withdrawn

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

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

ES
1 record