Physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties of Cucurbita moschata. [PDF]
Cucurbita moschata is widely planted in most parts of the world, and is rich in carotenoids, vitamins, dietary fiber, minerals, and phenolic compounds. It also has important medicinal value. Some related research has proven that Cucurbita moschata has the potential ability to induce anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, and anticancer effects. At
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PERFORMANCE OF CALABAZA (CUCURBITA MOSCHATA) HYBRIDS [PDF]
Hybrids from crosses between bush/short-vined breeding lines and traditional, vining cultigens were evaluated in the fall 1993 season. Yields of individual hybrids were 0.51 to 1.73 times those of their vining parents and 0.83 to 4.41 times those of the bush/short-vined parents.
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Cm<i>SGT1</i>, Transcriptionally Regulated by CmWRKY21 and CmWRKY31, Improves Powdery Mildew Resistance in <i>Cucurbita moschata</i>. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Powdery mildew (PM), mainly caused by Podosphaera xanthii, is a severe destructive disease that threatens the production of cucurbit crops globally. Heterologous transformation has shown that the CmSGT1 gene (suppressor of the G2 allele of skp1) improved PM resistance in tobacco.
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Comparing the differences in quality profiles and antioxidant activity in seven pumpkin cultivars (Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita maxima) at harvest and during postharvest storage [PDF]
Pumpkin, nutritious vegetable, is renowned for its extended shelf life. In this study, seven pumpkin cultivars from Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita maxima were comparatively characterized for 25 physiochemical quality factors, starch granule structures,
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In Vivo, In Vitro and In Silico Study of Cucurbita moschata Flower Extract: A Promising Source of Natural Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antibacterial Agents [PDF]
For thousands of years, medicinal plants have played a pivotal role in maintaining human health and improving the quality of human life. This study was designed to analyze the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial potentials of a hydro ...
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Effects of Cucurbita Moschata squash (Butternut) seed paste in improving zinc and iron status in children attending Early Childhood Development centres in Limpopo province, South Africa. [PDF]
Cucurbita moschata (Butternut squash) seeds are a rich source of nutrition containing nutrients including iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. The aim of this study was to determine if Cucurbita Moschata squash seed paste improves zinc
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Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Cucurbita moschata Based on Genome-Wide High-Quality SNPs [PDF]
Pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata) are one of the most important economic crops in genus Cucurbita worldwide. They are a popular food resource and an important rootstock resource for various Cucurbitaceae. Especially, C. moschata is widely used as a rootstock
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DUS characterization of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) genotypes
A total of 76 pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir.) genotypes, purified and maintained as inbreds at Division of Vegetable Science, IARI were morphologically characterized for 21 different traits over two consecutive seasons (spring-summer 2013, 2014) as per DUS guidelines of PPV and FRA.
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Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is a bipartite whitefly transmitted begomovirus, responsible since 2013 of severe damages in cucurbit crops in Southeastern Spain. Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is the most affected species, but melon (Cucumis melo)
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Instant powder of pumpkins was made by mollen dryer in order to extend the product shelf life The aim of the research was to determine the characteristics of the pumpkin powder.
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