Origin and evolution of cultivated cucurbits

Abstract

SUMMARY Cucurbits (

Grouping and genetic diversity of different watermelon ecotypes based on agro-morphological traits and ISSR marker

“…Solmaz & Sari (2009) showed that the watermelon accessions were divided into five main clusters whereas in our study were divided into four groups. Overall, this study demonstrated medium genetic diversity among cultivated watermelon Which can be due to their narrow genetic background as reported by Bisognin (2002) and Levi et al (2001). Narrow genetic diversity among inbred cultivars can has occurred in quest for uniformity and selection for earliness, fruit size, color, shape, less bitter flesh, larger and fewer seeds in breeding processes.…”

“…Narrow genetic diversity among inbred cultivars can has occurred in quest for uniformity and selection for earliness, fruit size, color, shape, less bitter flesh, larger and fewer seeds in breeding processes. This selection has resulted in high homozygous and true breeding cultivars, which are more uniform and homogeneous than previous open pollinated (Bisognin 2002). …”

Morphological Characterization and Genetic Variability Studies in Bottle Gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standley.]

“…The greatest diversity was observed in fruit characters especially fruit shape, fruit colour and inflorescence type. This concurs to the findings of Bisognin (2002) who reported that cucurbits are very similar in above ground development but have high genetic diversity for fruit shape and other fruit characteristics.…”

“…Standley. and its chromosome number is 2n = 22 is one such important vegetable of this family with high genetic diversity for fruit shape and other fruit characteristics, resulting in a variety of uses (Bisognin, 2002). Telangana region in India is endowed with a rich variability of bottle gourd, especially with regard to fruit characteristics (Sivaraj and Pandravada, 2005).…”

Medicinal bioactivites and allergenic properties of pumpkin seeds: review upon a pediatric food anaphylaxis case report

“…The varieties of pumpkin and squash originated in various places throughout the Americas, specifically central Mexico, Peru and the Eastern side of the United States. Archaeological records suggest that Cucurbita species were one of the first plants to be domesticated (3,5,7). Cultivation by the inhabitants of Guila Naquitz cave date between 10,000 and 8,000 BC, predating corn and beans by more than 4,000 years (8).…”