Impact of cultivar and production practices on yield and phytonutrient content of organically grown watermelon

Journal of Vegetable Science

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 83-91

  Webber III, Charles L ^a   Davis, Angela R ^a   Perkins Veazie, Penelope ^a   Collins, Julie ^a  

^a USDA ARS   (United States)

Author keywords

Citrullus lanatus; Lycopene; Organic; Quality; Watermelon

Indexed keywords

CITRULLUS LANATUS; CITRULLUS LANATUS VAR. LANATUS;

EID: 35948983827     PISSN: 15481689     EISSN: 15481697     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J484v12n04_06     Document Type: Article

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