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1999 Melon Response to Five Nitrogen Sources Background and Objectives Composted animal manure can provide nitrogen for plant growth along with improving soil structure.
Cantaloupes, a common American name for muskmelons, are a member of the cucurbitaceae family, which include squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelons and gourds. Most growers and consumers are familiar with cantaloupes.
An outbreak of Salmonella poona has been associated with cantaloupe from two Mexican companies sold under the brand name Viva. As a result, the FDA issued a warning in May to retailers, restaurants and food service operations to check their stock and remove any cantaloupe with this brand.
Fatty liver is a serious metabolic abnormality associated with chronic alcoholism. Several researchers have reported the hypolipidemic effect and health benefits of marine omega-3 fatty acids (OFA).
CANTALOUPE: Cucumis melo L. Anthena Pickleworm (PW) Diaphania nitildalis (Stoll) P. A. Stansly, J. M. Conner and D.R. Peach University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Res. and Ed.
During the growing season of 2004 we grew 15 varieties of melons at the Horticulture Research Center. Unfortunately we were plagued by an intense golf-ball sized hail storm on August 10, 2004. The marketable harvest of most melons was drastically reduced.
The objectives of the program are to provide specialty cultivars for local industry, as well as information on production for growers in North Carolina and the U.S.