Comparative Analysis of Volatile Components in Fruits of Cucumis Melo L. and Its Hybrid Progeny

Abstract

[Objective] in order to understand the difference of volatile components in fruit of hybrid between wild melon and cultivated muskmelon, to provide technical reference for breeding. [Methods] the volatile components of wild cucumis melo L., Qingmapo and Huangmapo were analyzed by HPLC and GC-MS. [Results] the volatile compounds were identified in the fruits of these three cultivars, including 46 wild species, 92 species of Qingequao, and 79 species of Huangequao. The main volatile components are esters, olefins, alcohols, alkanes and amides. And the three varieties of volatile matter are different. Squalene, a volatile substance in wild cucumis melo, is not found in the progeny varieties. [Conclusion] the total amount of volatile substances in Qingmapo vesicle was the most, and that in Huangmapo vesicle was the least. The wild muskmelon fruit is rich in squalene and limonene, which is a kind of wild muskmelon breeding resource with high botanical value.