Influence of rootstocks on yield and fruit characteristics and quality of watermelon

Turhan, Ahmet; Özmen, Neşe; Kuşçu, Hayrettin; Serbeci, Mehmet Sitki; Seniz, V.

doi:10.1007/s13580-012-0034-2

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“…Contrarily to the fruit size, the fruit shape index defined by the ratio of equatorial and longitudinal lengths was unaffected or minimal by grafting combinations on watermelon grown under low tunnel and in open field conditions (Davis & Perkins-Veazie, 2005;Alan et al, 2007;Rouphael et al, 2010;Kyriacou et al, 2017). Dur findings of an increase in the fruit shape index agree with a later report of Turhan et al (2012).…”

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The effectiveness of growth cycles on improving fruit quality for grafted watermelon combinations

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The effectiveness of growth cycles on improving fruit quality for grafted watermelon combinations

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“…Recently, own-root bottle gourds have been employed as rootstocks for commercial watermelon production in China. Many reports describing the impact of grafting on the growth and product quality of fruits and vegetables [9], [11], [17], [25] and control of soil-borne disease [10], [25], [26] have been reported. Previous research also revealed that changes in peroxidase isozymes were more pronounced in rootstocks with higher resistance [27], [28], and the isozymogram of the roots changed more significantly than that of the above-ground shoots in grafted plants [6].…”

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“…In China, approximately 20% of the watermelon crop has been grafted for avoidance of soil pathogens [7]. Previous studies on grafting watermelon onto rootstock have been mostly concerned with the survival rate, the product quality and the effect of disease resistance [9], [10], [11], [12]. Nevertheless, no comprehensive published data are available concerning the effects of grafted watermelon on resistance to the soil-borne pathogen FON.…”

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Root Exudates from Grafted-Root Watermelon Showed a Certain Contribution in Inhibiting Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum

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Grafting watermelon onto bottle gourd rootstock is commonly used method to generate resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum (FON), but knowledge of the effect of the root exudates of grafted watermelon on this soil-borne pathogen in rhizosphere remains limited. To investigate the root exudate profiles of the own-root bottle gourd, grafted-root watermelon and own-root watermelon, recirculating hydroponic culture system was developed to continuously trap these root exudates. Both conidial germination and growth of FON were significantly decreased in the presence of root exudates from the grafted-root watermelon compared with the own-root watermelon. HPLC analysis revealed that the composition of the root exudates released by the grafted-root watermelon differed not only from the own-root watermelon but also from the bottle gourd rootstock plants. We identified salicylic acid in all 3 root exudates, chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid in root exudates from own-root bottle gourd and grafted-root watermelon but not own-root watermelon, and abundant cinnamic acid only in own-root watermelon root exudates. The chlorogenic and caffeic acid were candidates for potentiating the enhanced resistance of the grafted watermelon to FON, therefore we tested the effects of the two compounds on the conidial germination and growth of FON. Both phenolic acids inhibited FON conidial germination and growth in a dose-dependent manner, and FON was much more susceptible to chlorogenic acid than to caffeic acid. In conclusion, the key factor in attaining the resistance to Fusarium wilt is grafting on the non-host root stock, however, the root exudates profile also showed some contribution in inhibiting FON. These results will help to better clarify the disease resistance mechanisms of grafted-root watermelon based on plant-microbe communication and will guide the improvement of strategies against Fusarium-mediated wilt of watermelon plants.

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“…However, the soluble solids were unaffected. An increase in rind thickness was found for the fruits of 'Precious Petite' grafted onto Line BGCIA 941 and also for 'Crimson Tide', 'Dumara' and 'Farao' submitted to grafting (Turhan et al 2012). The increase in rind thickness and flesh firmness are attributed to increased calcium absorption (Rouphael et al 2010).…”

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Accumulation of nutrients and agronomic performance of grafted seedless watermelon

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Chemical fertilizing is one of the main inputs that increase watermelon production costs. Watermelon grafting with compatible rootstocks and a vigorous root system may increase the efficiency of nutrients absorption. This study aimed at determining the accumulation of dry matter and nutrients, as well as the agronomic performance of grafted watermelon. The triploid 'Precious Petite' watermelon was used as graft and the Line BGCIA941 (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) as rootstock. The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks, in a split-plot, with six replicates. The 'Precious Petite' grafted onto Line BGCIA941, ungrafted 'Precious Petite' and ungrafted Line BGCIA941 were evaluated in the plot, while the subplot corresponded to the sampling time (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 days after transplanting). 'Precious Petite' grafted onto Line BGCIA 941 accumulated more macro and micronutrients than the ungrafted plants, increasing fruit yield, flesh firmness and rind thickness, but it did not affect the soluble solids contents. The decreasing order for nutrient accumulation in the grafted plants was N > K > Ca > Mg > P > S > Fe > Mn > Zn > B > Cu, whereas for ungrafted 'Precious Petite' it corresponded to N > K > Ca > Mg > P > S > Mn > Fe > B > Zn > Cu.

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Influence of rootstocks on yield and fruit characteristics and quality of watermelon

Cited by 49 publications

References 23 publications

The effectiveness of growth cycles on improving fruit quality for grafted watermelon combinations

The effectiveness of growth cycles on improving fruit quality for grafted watermelon combinations

Root Exudates from Grafted-Root Watermelon Showed a Certain Contribution in Inhibiting Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum

Accumulation of nutrients and agronomic performance of grafted seedless watermelon

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