Nutritional deficiency is becoming a universal problem, resulting in poor health, low worker
productivity, high rates of mortality and morbidity. Large-scale dietary improvements are …

Melon fruit flavor is one of the most valuable traits for consumers. Aroma, formed by volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), is a major component of flavor but has been neglected in …

Due to spoilage microflora and browning, minimally processed fresh-cut fruits have a short
shelf life, and over the years, studies have shown the potential of using edible coatings to …

Two rootstock hybrids of sweet melons and watermelons (“Kickstart” and “Carnivor”
Cucurbita moschata× Cucurbita maxima) grafted onto two watermelon cultivars …

This study discovered the impact of high-tunnel (ie, unheated greenhouse) and open-field
production on two industrial hemp cultivars (SB1 and CJ2) over their yield parameters …

Melon landraces are highly appreciated by consumers who pay price premiums to
compensate for lower yields, enabling on-farm conservation. However, they are highly …

Melon grafting represent an increasingly important strategy against biotic and abiotic
stresses. Cucurbita hybrid rootstocks have been extensively developed for this purpose, but …

Grafting techniques are being used to improve economically important horticultural crops
including Cucumis melo L. This 2-year study was carried out at Cukurova University, Adana …

Fresh vegetables have high water content and low acidity, so drying can extend shelf life,
allowing the obtaining of alternative flours for the development of new products. The study …

Melon fruit flavor is a key quality characteristic that influences consumer preference. Grafting
is an effective technique to enhance fruit quality but yields divergent outcomes in terms of …