بررسی صفات و عملکرد جمعیت های بومی خربزه ایران در شرایط استان خوزستان

In order to study the native melon populations of Iran in different cropping seasons, Twelve native melon populations were investigated in Spring and Summer cropping season, in RCBD with 3 Replications during 2 years. Shadegani is used as check with Ravar kerman, Sefidak zabol, Jarjoo golestan, Chagharjoo golestan, Zamche golestan, Vaherman, Tal, Biarjmand, Zidar, lalal Gharmsar, Gharmsar. Wich were planted in 3 x 5 m2 plots. The investigated traits, including: fruit yeild length and diametere of fruit shape index length of plant branches, interior diameter of ovary, thichness of fruit, and percentage of soluble solid substances. In fruit statistical analysis conduced by simple analysis in every years. And then combinated analysis for two season, separated and means compare by Duncans multiple Range test. Results showed that local Shadegan melon (control) had the most yield and landraces, Sefidak Zabol, Biarjmand, Vaherman, tal, Zidar and Garmsar was in one statistical group and it is comparable with local Shadegan melon in spring sowing. However, it's suggested the landraces. Sefidak Zabol, Zidar and Zamehen, to be plant in Summer.