Chilean Scientists Make Breakthrough in Developing Drought-Resistant Watermelons

Water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges facing agriculture in Chile and worldwide, significantly impacting fruit production. Watermelon, a crop with high water demands, has been particularly affected by the decline in water resources. To address this problem, scientists at the Center for Advanced Studies in Fruit Growing (CEAF) in the O'Higgins Region are developing breeding strategies to improve the crop's drought tolerance. One of the…