Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report 22:24-27 (article 10) 1999 Patrick J. Conner and Timothy J. Ng Dept. Natural Resource Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-4452 USA Introduction Mature melons become soft and dehydrated, even when storied in cool humid conditions. the short time inwhich fruits must be harvested, sold and consumed is a serious […]