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Characterization of two Moroccan watermelon seeds oil varieties by three different extraction methods☆

Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids, 2020
The purpose of this study is to assess and evaluate the physicochemical properties of the seed oils of two Moroccan varieties of watermelon “Citrullus lanatus” extracted by three different techniques, a mechanical process using cold press, and two ...
Ouassor Ihssane, Aqil Younes, Belmaghraoui Walid, El Hajjaji Souad   +3 more
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The multidimensional regulation roles and mechanisms of calcium in fruit quality

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 8, Page 2747-2767, August 2026.
This review explores how calcium signaling molecule integrates plant hormones, environmental cues, and developmental signals to influence external fruit traits, internal nutritional properties, and physiological disorders. ABSTRACT Calcium (Ca2+), a dual‐functional mineral that serves both as an essential structural factor and a signaling molecule ...
Fei Jiang, Siyang Gao, Mengdi Li, Zeqi Zhao, Chengwei Yang, Ji‐Hong Liu, Chunlong Li   +6 more
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Citron—Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. var. citroides (Bailey) Mansf.

EDIS, 2003
This document describes the citron melon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides), a fruit closely related to watermelon but inedible when raw. Often called stock or preserving melon, it is distinct from the citrus citron. The fruit is small, tough, and white-
James M. Stephens
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Fruit Juice Processing Technologies and Their Impact on the Content of Bioactive Compounds—A Review of Current Approaches

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Fruit juices contain a variety of bioactive compounds (mainly polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and vitamin C) with antioxidant properties. Traditional thermal processing methods may negatively affect the stability of these compounds, leading to reductions in polyphenol and anthocyanin content, decreased vitamin C levels, and antioxidant activity.
Julia Soja, Dariusz Nowak
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Kinetic characteristics of partially purified invertase from Citrullus lanatus Rind

Ceylon Journal of Science, 2020
Invertases are enzymes that hydrolyze sucrose to produce equimolar mixture of glucose and fructose. They are widely used in various industrial food applications.
R. O. Arise, D. O. Olawoye, M. A. Acho, O. Olufemi, A. A. Adewale, O. Alejolowo, C. Nwonuma   +6 more
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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus: A persistent seed‐borne threat to cucurbits

Annals of Applied Biology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2026.
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is a highly stable, seed‐borne tobamovirus that threatens global cucurbit production. Its efficient mechanical and seed transmission, long‐term environmental persistence, and the spread of Clade II CGMMV isolates drive its rapid dissemination and cause severe yield losses.
Esperanza Gea‐Caballero, Miguel A. Aranda   +1 more
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Antioxidant Activity and Inhibition of Carbohydrate Hydrolyzing Enzymes by Underutilized Parts From Some Plant‐Based Foods and Their Effect on Postprandial Hyperglycemia

Food Chemistry International, Volume 2, Issue 2, Page 285-294, June 2026.
The underutilized parts viz: pawpaw seed, banana, plantain, and potato peels showed promising antioxidant and inhibition of α‐amylase and α‐glucosidase activities (IC50 values ≤ 100 μg/mL). Similarly, pawpaw seed, banana, plantain, and potato peels reduced postprandial hyperglycemia in sucrose‐ and maltose‐induced hyperglycemia in rats.
Aminu Mohammed, Buhari Shehu Saidu, Nuhu Aliyu, Michael Peter Simon   +3 more
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Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa

Feddes Repertorium, Volume 137, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan, Iliassou L. Mouafon, David R. Katerere   +2 more
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Eficiência de uso dos fatores de produção água e potássio na cultura da melancia irrigada com água de reúso Efficiency of use of production factors water and potassium in the watermelon crop irrigated with water of reuse

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2012
A pesquisa foi desenvolvida no Núcleo C do Perímetro Irrigado Curu Pentecoste, Ceará, em área de produção familiar e teve como objetivo a obtenção da eficiência de uso dos fatores de produção água e potássio para o cultivo da melancia com reúso de água ...
Paulo G. F. de Oliveira, Olavo da C Moreira, Lourenço M. C Branco, Raimundo N. T Costa, Chrislene N Dias   +4 more
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Improvement of Rheological, Textural and Sensorial Properties of Dough and Enriched Cakes by Addition of Cucumis melo L. Peels Powder

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Melon peel powder (MPP) exhibited interesting functional properties as water holding and oil binding capacities. The integration of MPP at diverse levels (10%, 20%, and 30%) was found to affect the rheological and textural features of the doughs. The partial replacement of wheat flour with MPP enhanced substantially the texture profile of MPP‐enriched ...
Sana Mallek‐Ayadi, Neila Bahloul
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