Arka Muthu: new dwarf watermelon variety


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Authors

  • M Pitchaimuthu
  • K R M Swamy
  • Sreenivasa Rao
  • Shankara Hebbar

Abstract

Arka Muthu, a dwarf watermelon variety, has been developed by ICAR-IIHR,Bengaluru, through single plant selection from seeds collected from Attur, TamilNadu. It is evolved for its dwarf, bushy and compact vine with small, round fruitsof ice-box type. The flesh of fruits is very sweet (TSS, 12-14% Brix). It is an earlymaturingtype. Its dwarf plant stature makes its suitable for small garden asboth vines and fruits need little space. It is also suitable for high-density plantingsystem. This ice box watermelon is small enough to fit into refrigerator.

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Author Biographies

  • M Pitchaimuthu
    Scientists), Division of Vegetable Crops,
    ICAR-IIHR, Hessarghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru 560 089.
  • K R M Swamy
    Scientists), Division of Vegetable Crops,
    ICAR-IIHR, Hessarghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru 560 089.
  • Sreenivasa Rao
    Scientists), Division of Vegetable Crops,
    ICAR-IIHR, Hessarghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru 560 089.
  • Shankara Hebbar
    Scientists), Division of Vegetable Crops,
    ICAR-IIHR, Hessarghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru 560 089.

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Submitted

2018-08-06

Published

2018-11-01

Issue

Vol. 63 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Articles

License

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How to Cite

Pitchaimuthu, M., Swamy, K. R. M., Rao, S., & Hebbar, S. (2018). Arka Muthu: new dwarf watermelon variety. Indian Horticulture, 63(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/82117