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Basic Introduction to Xiaoliangshan WatermelonNewmin City is known as the "Watermelon Hometown," and the watermelons produced in Liangshan Town and surrounding towns are particularly famous, referred to as "Xiaoliangshan Watermelon." The total planting area reaches 250,000 mu (approx. 16,667 hectares), and farmers' annual per capita income from growing watermelons exceeds 3,000 RMB. "Of course, the large-scale cultivation of watermelon is primarily related to natural conditions. The soil here has good aeration, low rainfall, and a large temperature difference between day and night, which is very beneficial for the accumulation of sugar in the fruit."Geographical ScopeXiaoliangshan Watermelon is produced in Liangshan Town, Lutun Township, and Yaobao Township in Newmin City. Newmin City is located on the Liaohe Plain, in the central part of Liaoning Province, with geographical coordinates ranging from 122°27′ to 123°20′ East Longitude and 41°42′ to 42°17′ North Latitude, with an average elevation of 31 meters. The main production area of Xiaoliangshan Watermelon is located in the west of Newmin City, bordered by the Raoyang River to the west, Dahanqizhen and Liuhegou Town to the south, the Liuhe River to the east, and Zhouduozi Township to the north. The total production area is 32,627 hectares, with an annual total…