Quality comparison and comprehensive evaluation of different series of melon variety

WANG Zhipeng; HU Min; CHANG Xin; ZHONG Huili; YU Min; ZHANG Tao; FANG Mengqi

doi:10.16861/j.cnki.zggc.2025.0395

Abstract：In order to screen out different series of high-yield and high-quality melon variety suitable for planting in Minq-in area,16 melon varieties from three series including Hami melon,Bailan melon,and Jinhongbao were selected as the re-search objects.Sensory quality investigation,principal component analysis,and correlation analysis were used to compre-hensively evaluate the phenological period,fruit traits,yield,quality,and plant agronomic traits of different melon variet-ies.The results showed that the Jinseweilong and Hongjia No.24 varieties in the Hami melon series had better yield than other varieties,with equivalent yields of 3076.67 and 2881.67 kg·667 m-2,respectively.Xizhoumi No.17 has the highest sensory quality comprehensive evaluation score.The single fruit mass,fruit shape index,and yield of Lilanxiang in the Bailan melon series are higher than those of the same series varieties,with the highest comprehensive score.The center soluble solids content of Lianchuanghongbao and Hongmanyuan in the Jinhongbao series is 17.07%and 16.00%,respec-tively,significantly higher than other varieties.Overall,among the three series,five varieties including Hongjia No.24,Jinseweilong,Xizhoumi No.17,Lilanxiang,and Hongmanyuan have significant advantages in comprehensive evaluation,high yield,moderate fruit shape index,good taste,and high market recognition.They can be prioritized for the introduc-tion and promotion of melon varieties in the region.