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Ihenacho Linus Ugochukwu1, Utazi Churchill Ogbonna2, Iheanacho Rachael Akwaugo2, Igbokwe Benson Ikechukwu3, Amadi Angelista Ojiugo4, and Chukwuemeka Vivian Ugochi4
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1. Department of Agricultural Technology, Dr. B.U. Nzeribe State Polytechnic Awo-Omamma, P.M.B 1472 Owerri Imo State, Nigeria
2. Department of Agricultural Management and Extension, Dr. B.U. Nzeribe State Polytechnic Awo-Omamma, P.M.B. 1472 Owerri Imo State, Nigeria
3. Department of Computer Science Education, Benjamin Uwajimogu State College of Education, Ihitte Uboma, Imo State, Nigeria
4. Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Biochemistry), Dr. B.U. Nzeribe State Polytechnic Awo-Omamma. P.M.B. 1472 Owerri Imo State, Nigeria
Organoleptic properties, harvested water melon fruits, different planting periods.
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