In this video, we take a look at the incredible journey the watermelon has been on throughout human history.
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Summer symphony Ball
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Harpsichord Fugue
Sources
[1] Paris, Harry S. “Origin and Emergence of the Sweet Dessert Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus.“ Annals of Botany, Volume 116, Issue 2, August 2015, Pages 133–148,
[2] David Maynard & Donald N Maynard. “Cucumbers, Melons, and Watermelons.“ Omnilgos, Cambridge World History of Food. Editor: Kenneth F Kiple & Kriemhild Conee Ornelas. Volume 1. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2000.
[3] Strauss, Mark. “The 5,000-Year Secret History of the Watermelon.“ National Geographic, 21 Aug, 2015.
[4] “Watermelon: A Brief History.“ Integrated Pest Management, University of Missouri, 17 Jul, 2020.
[5] Fox, Alex. “Researchers Uncover the Watermelon’s Origins.“ Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jun, 2021.
[6] Renner SS, et al. “A chromosome-level genome of a Kordofan melon illuminates the origin of domesticated watermelons.“ Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 Jun 8;118(23):e2101486118. doi: PMID: 34031154; PMCID: PMC8201767.
[7] “Watermelon.“ Encyclopedia Britannica.
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By Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE - Tsamma Melon (Citrulus lanatus), CC BY-SA 2.0,
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