Characterization of Some Agronomic Traits and β-Carotene Contents of Orange Fleshed Altinbas Melon Dihaploid Lines

Abstract

The objective of this presented study was to characterize orange fleshed Altinbas melon dihaploid lines that we developed in a breeding program. The study was conducted in greenhouse condition in Antalya, Turkey. The DH lines were developed by irradiated pollen technique and morphologically characterized according to modified UPOV descriptor list for 63 characters. Sixteen quantitative characters (3 seedling, 2 plant, 3 leaf, 8 fruit) were also measured. Cluster analysis was performed for both qualitative and quantitiative data. According the research results, orange fleshed melon pure lines showed different level of variation in case of morphological characterization as well as fruit traits and β-carotene contents.