Comparison of Several New Heimeiren Watermelon Cultivars in Hainan

In order to identify the stability,adaptability,resistance and other important characte-ristics of several new watermelon cultivars,the new watermelon cultivars which are suitable for different ecological regions,different cultivation ways and superior composite characters,especia-lly the new watermelon cultivars which are suitable for cultivating in greenhouse with good quality and entirely performance were screened.Under the support of the national watermelon and melon industrial technology system,watermelon cultivars comparison test was carried out in 2009 in Hainan.35 cultivars were inroduced and recruited.The main characters of all testing cultivars were not found to have any serious defect during the testing.According to the comprehensive performance,5 better watermelon cultivars:Xingnongdaguoheimeiren,Xiaoheizi,Heifeicui,Tianmeiren and Tengnongdaguoheimeiren were sceened and were commended into cultivars production test and could be popularized in appropriate areas.The watermelon cultivars of Tunfengdaguomeiren,Lvbao 06,Shijiaodaguomeiren,KSU-431,W09-11 and Zaoshuxigua NO.10 could participate in watermelon cultivars comparison experiments.