Sweet Melon High-Quality Cultivation Theory and Practice

Author: Mark Qi et al. (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book introduces the classification, origin, evolution, dissemination, and cultivation history and current status of melons, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of melon plants and their utilization. Chapter 2 introduces the basic botanical characteristics of melons and the growth and development habits of each organ in an organ-based order. Chapter 3 systematically describes the physiological processes and ecological requirements for melon seed germination, root expansion, stem and leaf growth, flowering and fruit setting, as well as the development of the product organ—the fruit. Chapter 4 attempts to introduce the growth and development diagnosis during each stage of melon cultivation and the regulation of developmental abnormalities, aiming to better meet the needs of grassroots scientific and technical workers and melon farmers. Chapter 5 briefly introduces the classification of subspecies or varieties within melon species, the categorization of cultivated variety groups, and major domestic and international cultivars, serving as a reference for agricultural technology departments and melon farmers in introducing and testing new varieties. Chapter 6 provides an overview of the basic cultivation types and main cultivation methods of melons. Chapter 7 details the management objectives and technical methods for each production stage, with the final section focusing on major pest and disease control techniques. Chapter 8 discusses the performance of common cultivation facilities, environmental regulation, seasonal and variety considerations for facility cultivation, as well as key points in greenhouse cultivation and soilless cultivation techniques. This book fully incorporates advanced domestic and international research and development achievements in melon cultivation, starting from the classification and origin of melon plants, comprehensively introducing the biological foundation of melon cultivation, major varieties and cultivars, cultivation methods, and both open-field and facility cultivation techniques. It is the first to elaborate on the growth and development diagnosis and regulation of developmental abnormalities in melons. The book balances theoretical depth and practicality, is richly illustrated, and features clear, accessible language, making it suitable for a broad readership among melon scientists, technicians, and students and faculty in agricultural institutions.