Breeding of a New Small Watermelon Variety Weiyan No.62
[Objective]To breed a new small watermelon variety with good quality,resistance to major diseases and pests,and wide adaptability.[Method]The F1 hybrid was developed using SW2112F as the female parent and SW2112M as the male parent.[Result]Weiyan No.62,when grown in a greenhouse,had a single fruit weight of 2.0 kg,good fruit setting,very thin and crack rind,good taste,good storability,resistance to major diseases and pests,wide adaptability,and high marketability.[Conclusion]This variety is for protected and open field cultivation in Shandong,Gansu,Hebei,Inner Mongolia,and other regions.