1) The document discusses the development of an F1 hybrid in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) by Sumanth B T for his Ph.D. in Vegetable Science at the College of Horticulture, Bagalkot. 2) It provides background information on muskmelon's botanical name, family, chromosome number, and common names in various languages. 3) The document outlines the floral biology and hybridization procedure used to cross different muskmelon varieties, including Uttam, Dharwad Green, Gullakai, and Green Long, to develop a new F1 hybrid variety.

1. UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES, BAGALKOT
COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE, BAGALKOT
Topic: Development of F1 hybrid in Muskmelon (Cucumis melo.L)
By:
Sumanth B T
1st Ph.D. in
Vegetable science
COH,Bagalkot

2. Introduction
• Botanical name : Cucumis melo L.
• Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Chromosome no. 2n= 2x = 24
• Common name : Kharbooj- Hindi, Kharbuj-Marathi,
chiral- Assamese, Velapandu- Telugu, calaloupi-
French, Melonegurke-German.
• Parts used : Fruit (Pepo)

3. Botany

4. Floral Biology
Figure 1: Longitudinal section of Muskmelon
flowers
A. Pistillate B. Staminate

5. Health Benefits

6. Hybridization Procedure

7. Varieties Selected for Hybridization
Uttam
Dharwad Green
Gullakai
Green Long