Effects of Different Pruning Methods on Plant Growth and Fruit Quality of Melon

Effects of different pruning methods(one-vine with single fruit,two-vine with single fruit,and two-vine with double fruits) on plant growth and fruit quality in four high-quality muskmelon cultivars(Yellow 9818,1027,Flavor No.4,and Flavor No.5) were studied here.The results indicated that the leaf colors of plants Flavor No.4 and Flavor No.5 of one-vine with single fruit were stronger than those of two-vine with double fruits.The fruit on 1027 of two-vine with single fruit displayed more graceful netting.The centre soluble solid contents of fruits on Yellow 9818,Flavor No.4,and Flavor No.5 of one-vine with single fruit were slightly higher than those of two-vine with double fruits.Moreover,four melon cultivars all had higher contents in sucrose and esters of one-vine than those of two-vine.In one word,two-vine with single fruit is suitable for 1027,while one-vine with single fruit fits Yellow 9818,Flavor No.4,and Flavor No.5.