Table 1.
Characteristics of the three Hylocereus spp. cultivars used in this study
| Species name | Fruit name | Origin | Fruit size/ weight (g) | Peel/flesh color | Fertilization mode | Soluble solid content (°Brix) | Cultivation in mainland China |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylocereus polyrhizus | Da Hong (DH) | Taiwan | Large/850 | Red/ Red | Self-fertilization | 12.8 | Major |
| Hybrid (Hylocereus polyrhizus x Hylocereus undatus) | Fen Rou (FR) | Mainland China | Medium/325 | Pink/Pink | Self-incompatible | 12.5 | Minor |
| Hylocereus undatus | Bai Rou (BR) | Vietnam | Large/700 | Pink/White | Self-fertilization | 11.8 | Minor |