Many attempts have been made to introduce pepinos in several countries. These efforts
have involved breeding programs designed to adapt pepino plants to the respective …

Fruits of pepino cv.'Golden Globe'were harvested at 3 ripening stages, premature (28-42
days after pollination), mature (38-57 days after pollination) and ripe (53-72 days after …

The pepino (Solanum muricatum Aiton) is a neglected Andean crop that has elicited an
increasing interest from exotic fruit markets. The pepino is highly diverse and, by using …

ABSTRACT Pepino (Solanum muricatum Aiton) fruit served as an important crop in Pre-
Columbian Andean cultures. Despite the fact that pepino has been known for centuries …

Wild species could be useful for the genetic improvement of pepino (Solanum muricatum
Aiton) fruit quality. We studied several agronomic and physico-chemical traits in accessions …

The experiment was realised from May until September 1998 in a greenhouse located in
Berlin-Dahlem. Pepino growth and yield parameters was investigated and the effect of …

Pepino fruits (cv. Toma) were harvested at three stages of ripeness (mature-green, turning,
and ripe) and stored at various temperatures (0–20° C) for up to four weeks. Fruits of all …

The effect of fertigation with N-NO3 at 3, 6, or 12 mmol· liter-1, and 0, 3, or 6 dS· m-1 chloride
ions on fruit quality of three pepino dulce selections was studied. Genotypes varied …

The success of the pepino (Solanum muricatum Aiton) as a new crop for intensive
horticultural areas relies on shortening the growing cycle and on securing a high standard of …

Pepino (Solanum muricatum) is commercially grown in several countries all over the world.
Since yearround supply of the market is not yet feasible and the fruit has some interesting …