Number of stems and plant density in mini watermelon grown in a protected environment

Author:

Gomes Rafaelle Fazzi1ORCID,Santos Lucas da Silva2ORCID,Braz Leila Trevisan3ORCID,Andrade Francisco Laurimar do Nascimento1ORCID,Monteiro Silvia Marcela Ferreira1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Brasil

2. Universidade do Estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil

3. Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brasil

Abstract

ABSTRACT Watermelon farming has a high economic and social importance. In parallel, the consumers’ demand for distinctive products has led to niche markets, where mini watermelons stand out. This study aimed to assess the agronomic performance and fruit quality of mini watermelon grown in coconut husk fiber, as a function of number of stems per plant and plant density. The Smile hybrid was used, as well as a randomized block design, in a 2 x 2 factorial scheme, with eight repetitions, being the first factor the number of stems per plant (1 or 2) and the second the number of plants per pot (1 or 2). Characteristics related to yield, physiological parameters and fruit quality were assessed. Interaction between number of stems and plant density was only observed for leaf area, average fruit fresh weight, total yield and percentage of large fruits. The factors were evaluated separately for the remaining traits. Two-stemmed training systems, at a density of one plant per pot, produce the highest yield, without compromising the quality of the fruits, being, in these conditions, the most suitable method for farmers.

Publisher

FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

Subject

Agronomy and Crop Science

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