Beschreibung
Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.)] is an important fruit crop among the various cucurbits grown in Maharashtra, for its sweet juicy fruits for quenching the thirst especially during summer season. It is commonly known by various names tarbuj, kalindi, kalingada, matira or paniphal, mathan, thannir, palampanna and kalingaddi in different parts of country. In order to grow well, watermelon needs adequate water and proper nutrition. It is negatively affected either deficient water or low fertilization. Although the use of improved varieties and fertilizers has increased watermelon production too much extent, but full potential of crop production has not been achieved. Physiological disorders are caused by non pathogenic agents that affect fruit quality, usually aesthetic quality is degraded. The cause can be either one of the combination of environmental, genetic or nutritional factors.
Autorenporträt
Mr Ajinkya Bhosale obtained his MSc in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli. He has three years of research experience and published 5 research papers in reputed journals. Currently he is pursuing doctoral degree at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani.
