development and quality. Consequently, the characterization of quantitative trait loci (QTL)
controlling melon fruit quality for application in marker-assisted selection (MAS) requires an
assessment of genotype by environmental interactions, trait correlations, and QTL efficacy.
Therefore, fruit quality traits [soluble solids content (SSC), mesocarp pressure (MP), fruit
diameter (mesocarp+ exocarp; FD), seed cavity diameter (endocarp; SCD), seed cavity to …