Publication Date:
2008
abstract:
South Italy is still a centre of diversity for
melons but new cultivars progressively replace its
traditional landraces. The area of Salento is important
for several typical old crops as the cucumber melon
'Meloncella' (Cucumis melo L. var. chate (Hasselq.)
Filov) traditionally cultivated for its unripe fruits.
Information on cultivation, quality and variation of
this Apulian landrace (probably the last relic of a
wider cultivation in Europe) is reported. A strategy
for its characterization and safeguarding is in progress
at the genebank of IGV of Bari (Italy).
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Collecting; Cucumis melo L.; Salento; Unripe fruits; 'Meloncella'
List of contributors:
Laghetti, Gaetano
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