Galia-type muskmelons are the leading melon for consumer choice in Europe. The melon generally sells for U.S. $2 to $4 each and although Galia is currently found in some United States markets, it does not always possess the high quality consistent with that found in European markets. Achieving constant, high quality production has not been possible under normal field production in Florida, but ...

Herein, we report on the results of solventand sorbent-free HS-GC-MS (headspace – gas chromatography – mass spectrometry) analysis of the headspace volatiles (HSVs) of fruits of cultivated melon (Cucumis melo L. cultivar “ananas dinja” [pineapple melon]) and pear (Pyrus communis L. cultivar “Julska lepotica” [the beauty of July]), as well as of underground parts of carrot (Daucus carota L. cult...

Numerous and diverse physiological changes occur during fruit ripening and maturity at harvest is one of the key factors influencing the flavour quality of fruits. The effect of ripening on chemical composition, physical parameters and sensory perception of three muskmelon (Cucumis melo L. reticulatus group) cultivars was evaluated. Significant correlations emerging from this extensive data set...

Spinosad is a natural insecticide with desirable qualities, and it is widely used as an alternative to organophosphates for control of pests such as the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett). To monitor the potential for development of resistance, information about the current levels of tolerance to spinosad in melon fly populations were established in this study. Spinosad tolerance bio...

The relative attractiveness of six commercially available protein hydrolysates and the influence of their concentration were evaluated in field cages by a release-capture method of lab-reared melon fly adults, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett). Buminal, Corn Steepwater, Hym-Lure, Pinnacle, Nulure, and SolBait were tested for both sexes of the melon fly. The tested products exhibited clear diff...

Chlorogenic acids (CGA) are the main phenolic compounds in coffee and coffee has one of the highest concentrations of CGA of all plant constituents. In this study, the levels of CGA in certain coffee (Arabica Jimma (ArJM), Arabica Nekemit (ArNK), Arabica Sidamo (ArSD), Arabica Jimma (ArJM) raw, and Arabica Jimma (ArJM) Husk) brands found in Ethiopia were determined using High Performance Liquid...

INTRODUCTION Cantaloupe or muskmelon (Cucumis melo var. cantaloupensis, Cucurbitaceae) production is an important industry for North Carolina. In 2000, North Carolina produced 729 ha (1,800 acres) of cantaloupes valued at $20 million. Besides cantaloupe, there is a tremendous diversity of melons in the Cucumis melo species, each having unique flavors, texture, and appearance. Because of low pro...

Moving towards sustainable agriculture implies exploring the interconnections between farming and the environment, and soil is a key component of sustainability. Mulching is one of the methods to protect and enhance the productivity of the soil. We studied here the effect of mulching applied to mandarin tree rows for weed control in two localities near Tortosa, Spain, to compare its performance...

Biochar production and use are part of the modern agenda to recycle wastes, and to retain nutrients, pollutants, and heavy metals in the soil and to offset some greenhouse gas emissions. Biochars from wood (eucalyptus sawdust, pine bark), sugarcane bagasse, and substances rich in nutrients (coffee husk, chicken manure) produced at 350, 450 and 750°C were characterized to identify agronomic and ...