Genotypic variability in fruits characters of moroccan watermelon cultivars (Citrullus Lanatus) cultivars under well and limited watered conditions

Said, El; Fatiha, Hakimi

doi:10.15406/hij.2018.02.00080

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“…The farmers' experience of the various diseases was not significantly different in all the four eco-zones except for fusarium wilt (p=0.046) and powdery mildew (p=0.020). The results obtained are similar with existing reports from other studies Abderrahmane and Lahcen (2015); Alao, Adebayo, and Olaniran (2016) and Said and Fatiha (2018) of the diseases commonly attacking watermelon. Oluwasogo (2015) and Keinath, Wintermantel, and Zitter (2017) who found similar results during their study where farmers reported crop failure due to attack by diseases during these stages.…”

Section: Farmers' Knowledge Of Watermelon Diseasessupporting

confidence: 92%

A Survey of Farmers Knowledge and Practice on the Management of Watermelon Diseases in Horticultural Belt of Mt. Kenya Slopes

Kiarie¹,

Imbahale²,

Okoth³

et al. 2020

International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research

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Horticulture is the largest sub-sector of agriculture, in Kenya, contributing 33% of the Agricultural GDP. Watermelon is the sixth among eight listed fruits which are economically important horticultural produce in Kenya. The fruit is grown mostly in dry areas of Kenya, however due to high demand, large acreage of land on the slopes of Mt. Kenya are now being cultivated with this crop. A study was carried out in July 2018 to examine watermelon farmers' knowledge and practice in the management of watermelon diseases on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 80 watermelon farmer's selected using Snowball technique from Karurumo, Gachoka, Kiritiri and Ishiara locations. The survey revealed that majority of farmers grew watermelon on 1-2 acres. Watermelon diseases were reported to attack the plant at all stages of growth. Among the diseases, blight was reported by most respondents at 63.8%, followed by fusarium wilt (41.3%) and powdery mildew (38.8%). Farmers experience of various diseases was not significantly different in the four locations except for Fusarium wilt (p=0.046) and powdery mildew (p=0.020). Cold weather was reported by 60% of respondents as most conducive condition for disease occurrence, followed by rainy conditions (17.5%). Most farmers in all the locations applied pesticides (97.6%) as the major method of disease control, with a few (27.5%) practicing crop rotation. This was attributed to agronomic support by extension workers in the area. The slopes of Mt. Kenya, have potential of increased production only if farmers receive support in disease management. Contribution/Originality: This study is one of the very few studies which have investigated and documented the challenges faced by watermelon farmers in managing watermelon diseases, if support is provided in disease and pest management, production will increase and farmer livelihood improved in Mt. Kenya region. 1. INTRODUCTION The agricultural sector contributes about 30% of Kenya's total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting for 65% of national export earnings and over 75% of employment opportunities (CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), 2017). Rural households rely on agriculture for most of their income mainly from smallholder farming, which produces the majority of Kenya's agricultural output. Most families residing in rural and peri-urban areas of Embu town in Eastern Kenya depend on agriculture as their main source of economic livelihood (Njeru, Mutegi, & Muraya, 2020) Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an important horticultural crop providing a means of livelihood to most

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Section: Farmers' Knowledge Of Watermelon Diseasessupporting

confidence: 92%

A Survey of Farmers Knowledge and Practice on the Management of Watermelon Diseases in Horticultural Belt of Mt. Kenya Slopes

Kiarie¹,

Imbahale²,

Okoth³

et al. 2020

International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research

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“…The most important watermelon pests are leaf-chewing beetles and sucking insects, which damage leaves, flowers, and root-knot nematodes that affect water and nutrient uptake [21]. Diseases of economic importance include mildew, fusarium wilt, mosaic viruses, and bacterial rind necrosis [22]. It is important to note that watermelon is produced with minimal fertilizer and pesticide inputs in Africa as well as Ethiopia and is usually grown as an intercrop; thus, it is not considered a priority when allocating land for agricultural production.…”

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“…In Ethiopia, like other African countries, watermelon cultivation is prevalent in drought-prone, semi-arid, areas with an annual rainfall below 650 mm. Most watermelon landraces provide important traits for drought and heat tolerance, such as higher biomass, which would greatly improve crop adaptation to climate change worldwide [22].…”

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Review on Watermelon Production and Nutritional Value in Ethiopia

2021

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There is a growing realization in Ethiopia for the need to enhance the production of xerophytic crops, including Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus L., in the face of climate change. It is adaptable to most of tropical and subtropical zone of Ethiopia, due to its low water requirement and has the potential to be a commercial crop. It is a newly introduced cash crop gaining a high level of economic importance in the generation of income and provision of nutritional value. Watermelon flesh contains high quantity of vitamins, minerals and other antioxidant compounds, which play important role in human metabolism. Antioxidant components help in preventing human disease by acting as oxygen radical scavenger. Watermelon rind and seed also have many health benefits due to the presence of important amino acids citrulline, fibres, minerals and phenolic compounds. Thus, the present review provides a comprehensive overview of the production status and challenges and nutritive values of watermelon in Ethiopia.

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2023

Compendium of Plant Genomes

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Genotypic variability in fruits characters of moroccan watermelon cultivars (Citrullus Lanatus) cultivars under well and limited watered conditions

Abstract: Horticulture International Journal Research Article Open Access Genotypic variability in fruits characters of moroccan watermelon cultivars (Citrullus Lanatus) cultivars under well and limited watered conditions 379

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A Survey of Farmers Knowledge and Practice on the Management of Watermelon Diseases in Horticultural Belt of Mt. Kenya Slopes

A Survey of Farmers Knowledge and Practice on the Management of Watermelon Diseases in Horticultural Belt of Mt. Kenya Slopes

Review on Watermelon Production and Nutritional Value in Ethiopia

Origin of the Dessert Watermelon

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