Abstract

GABRIEL ORTEGA, Julio et al. Optimization of the number of fruits in three melon hybrids (Cucumis melo L.) in a greenhouse. J. Selva Andina Biosph. [online]. 2024, vol.12, n.1, pp.4-12.  Epub May 01, 2024. ISSN 2308-3867.  https://doi.org/10.36610/j.jsab.2024.120100004.

With the objective of determining the optimal number of fruits in three melon hybrids, subjected to different intensities of fruit pruning, a trial was implemented in a 1000 m2 greenhouse. The treatments were housed in a completely randomized experimental design in a 3 x 3 factorial arrangement with nine treatments. Two factors were evaluated, Factor, three melon hybrids [H1: Harper U.G. (Harper melon melon), H2: Western Shipper (Clause # 19)] and H3: Western Shipper (Super Toreto melon melon)], and Factor B, number of fruits/plant (T1: One fruit/plant, T2: Two fruits/plant and T3: Three or more fruits/plant). The variables evaluated were: plant height, stem diameter, length, width, height, volume, weight, and brix degrees (°Brix) of the fruits; and, an estimate of the cost/benefit through partial budgets. The results showed an outstanding effect for length, height, width and fruit volume for plants with one fruit (2.77 kg). The hybrid Harper U.G. It had an outstanding effect on fruit volume and weight. The hybrids showed a soluble solids content between 4.22 to 7.77° Brix, considered between moderate and high. Plants with two fruits were more profitable and of better quality.

Keywords : Production; tolerance; resistance; volume; weight; soluble solids; fruits.

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