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Melon Research

• More nutritious varieties of melons are being developed
• Darker orange cantaloupes are higher in beta-carotene
• Development of resistant varieties is a priority. Melons with resistance to root infecting fungi such as Monosporascus cannonballus are in research trials.

Information provided by:
Dr. Kevin Crosby
Department of Horticulture Sciences
Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center
College Station, TX 77843-2133

To learn more about vegetable and fruit improvements made at the Center, please click on the appropriate links below:

Vegetable/Fruit Improvement Information
•	"BetaSweet" Maroon Carrot
•	Onions
•	Citrus
•	Melons
•	Peppers
•	Plums, Peaches, Nectarines
•	Spinach

News and Updates

. Read the abstract about the calcium enriched carrot.

Upcoming Events

2009 Annual Conference | Conference Sponsors

November Pepper Conference

Past Events

2009 VFIC Conference