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Bayer Introduces Yellow Watermelon Variety In India

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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German agrochemicals giant Bayer has launched the first yellow watermelon variety Yellow Gold 48 (Yellow Gold 48) in India under the Seminis brand.
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Bayer Vegetable Seeds South Asia President KE Muthu said that they have produced five types of watermelon in India with the Seminis brand, and said that they created market connections by directly bringing yellow watermelon growers in India together with large buyers and food retail stores.

In a statement from the company, it was stated that this yellow watermelon was developed from its superior germplasm as part of Bayer's global research and development efforts.

Yellow Gold 48 (Yellow Gold 48) Watermelon Variation
Yellow Gold 48 (Yellow Gold 48) Watermelon Variation

The yellow watermelon variety Yellow Gold 48 (Yellow Gold 48), introduced commercially in India after two years of local trials, is offered to watermelon growers; It provides advantages such as high yield, better disease and pest resistance, as well as high returns.

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The most suitable growing period of Yellow Gold 48 (Yellow Gold 48) variety is from October to February; Harvest lasts from April to mid-July.

“Yellow Gold 48 will empower growers to meet the growing demand for exotic fruits by dividing watermelon growers into new categories with high yield and income potential,” said KE Muthu.