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Phenotypic Characterization of Citron Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) Genotypes for Bioenergy Production

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  • Kelebonye Bareeleng
  • Anastacia T. Molubi
  • Boineelo Slyvia Kgokong
  • Keletsositse Kgokong
  • Masego Masukujane
  • Marea Radikgomo
  • Golekwang Keabotse
  • Oteng Orebotswe
  • Odireleng Molosiwa

Abstract

Citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) is an important climate smart crop, characterized by high oil content in the seeds and it is a popular fruit in southern Africa. To determine best performing genotypes eight phenotypic traits were assessed to identify cultivars with potential for biodiesel production. A field experiment was conducted at Sebele Agricultural Research Station, in Southern Botswana, during 2019 to 2020 cropping season. Four (4) melon genotypes were planted in a Randomized Complete Block Design replicated three times and eight (8) characters were assessed. Except seed oil content (26.6%) there was significant (P < 0.05) difference among all the traits, an indication of higher genetic diversity in the selected citron watermelon. SC1-Sesoswane, exhibited highest seed yield (1540 kg/ha) and oil yield (435.03 kg/ha) while MMB-280-Lerotse recorded lowest seed yield and oil yield of 548.1 kg/ha and 144 kg/ha respectively. There was a significant correlation of (0.9) between oil yield (kg/ha), number of fruits produced, and seed yield (kg/ha), an indication that increasing the seed yield will positively increase the amount of oil produced. This study revealed the potential bioenergy production of the four cultivars. However, SC1-Sesoswane appears a more promising alternative cultivar for feedstock for biodiesel production.

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  • Kelebonye Bareeleng & Anastacia T. Molubi & Boineelo Slyvia Kgokong & Keletsositse Kgokong & Masego Masukujane & Marea Radikgomo & Golekwang Keabotse & Oteng Orebotswe & Odireleng Molosiwa, 2024. "Phenotypic Characterization of Citron Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) Genotypes for Bioenergy Production," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 16(6), pages 1-1, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:16:y:2024:i:6:p:1
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    1. Takudzwa Mandizvo & Alfred Oduor Odindo & Jacob Mashilo, 2021. "Citron Watermelon Potential to Improve Crop Diversification and Reduce Negative Impacts of Climate Change," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-17, February.
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