Comparative Trial of Luffa Cylindrica Varieties in Xining Area
In order to screen for high-quality,high-yielding,and adaptable Luffa cylindrica varieties suitable for cultivation in Xining area,this study used four introduced varieties of L.cylindrica as experimental materials.The study compared and analyzed differences in botanical characteristics,fruit traits,flesh properties,and yield to evaluate the productivity,stability,and adaptability of the new L.cylindrica varieties,providing a scientific basis for variety promotion.The results indicated that the four varieties,namely"Dutch Green Ruyi","Holland Meite","Jia Mei 60",and"Thailand Green",all showed strong adaptability to the protected cultivation conditions in Xining.Among them,"Dutch Green Ruyi"had the highest average yield per mu,reaching 6466.96kg,followed by"Holland Meite"with 6324.84kg,"Jia Mei 60"with 6289.31kg,and"Thailand Green"with 5223.32kg."Dutch Green Ruyi"fruits,characterized by their bright green color and firm texture,showed superior performance in terms of yield,disease resistance,marketability,and taste,making it a promising variety for promotion as a high-quality L.cylindrica.