Types of Pruning and Training Systems for Melon Plants of Momordica Variety in the Greenhouse
Advances and Trends in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 4,
Page 80-88
Abstract
In Brazil, the momordica variety of melon is cultivated in the field, growing close to soil and without any cultivation-related treatments. However, when fruits reach physiological maturity they crack, burst or the skin peels off from the pulp, exposing it to the environment and reducing the quantity and quality of the fruits produced. This problem could be minimized by adopting protected cultivation in a greenhouse or roof, with hydroponics and cultivation treatments, in particular vertical staking, pruning and fruit thinning. In this regard, this book chapter addresses the main aspects to be considered for the implementation of momordica melon cultivation in a greenhouse and the adoption of treatments that favor the full development and increase of quality and quantity of fruits yielded. The momordica variety can be grown under greenhouse, with vertical staking and fruit thinning regardless of the pruning technique used with great prospects of favorable results for yield and quality of the fruits produced.
Keywords:
- Cucumis melo L. momordica variety
- cultivation handling
- pruning
- staking
- productivity
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