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| A New Wax Gourd F_1 Hybrid —‘Baixing’ |
| Zhou Huoqiang；Hu Xinjun;Zhou Xiaobo |
| Vegetable Research Institute; Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Changsha 410125 |
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Abstract Baixing is a new wax gourd F_1 hybrid bred by crossing inbred line Wx107 developed from a local variety in Changsha with inbred line Wx139. It is medium-late maturing,with big leaves and strong growth.It yields about 135 t·hm -2. The fruit is long and round, covered with white waxy powder, 55-60 cm in length, 25 cm in width, 6 cm in thickness and 15 kg in weight. It is tolerant to Phytophthora blight,resistant to Fasarium wilt,and may be cultivated all over China.
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Received: 08 October 2005
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