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Pests Affecting Watermelon and Integrated Control Measures

Scientific Name of Watermelon: Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon is a type of cucurbit vegetable that many people consider a fruit due to its sweet taste, which is loved by both children and adults. Watermelon contains many hydrating liquids, is sweet in flavor, and is rich in vitamins and fiber. It thrives in light, sandy soils and newly reclaimed lands, and is grown during various seasons, including the summer and Nile seasons. It is suited for high temperatures.

Source: Harvest Magazine
By: Professor Dr. Gehad Mohamed Morsi
Head of Vegetable and Aromatic Plant Pests Research Department, Plant Protection Research Institute