Pathway among fatty acid profile, seed germination, and vigor of watermelon cultivars

Faika YARALI KARAKAN

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed is rich in oils and the fatty acid composition of watermelon seeds is a significant source of nutrition and income for especially Africa, the Middle East, and Asia countries. Although the fatty acid profile of watermelon seed is well documented, the underlying associations with seed traits have not yet been studied. Therefore, the current study aimed to determine both fatty acid profile of watermelon seeds and the relations between the fatty acid profile and seed/seedling characteristics. For this purpose, two common watermelon cultivars (Alaska F1 and Galak ...Daha fazlası