Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly and a mutant library empower functional genomics and genetic improvement in Cucurbita moschata [PDF]
Plant CommunicationsButternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is an economically important crop; however, its genetic improvement has been hindered by the lack of high-resolution genomic resources and limited germplasm availability.
Juan Li +9 more
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CYTA - Journal of Food, 2020 Pumpkin is a genus of plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family comprising several species, the most common of which are Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata.
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Physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties of Cucurbita moschata. [PDF]
Food Sci Biotechnol, 2021 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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Characterization, Conservation, and Breeding of Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne): Case Study of the Collection Maintained at the Federal University of Viçosa Vegetable Germplasm Bank [PDF]
PlantsWinter squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne.) is a vegetable of high socioeconomic importance owing to the nutritional quality of its fruits, seeds, and seed oil.
Derly José Henriques da Silva +6 more
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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]
Food Chemistry: XPumpkin, 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,
Yingchao Xu +9 more
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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]
Molecules, 2023 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 ...
Md. Rabiul Hossain +8 more
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New Phenolic Glycosides from the Seeds of Cucurbita moschata
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2005 Five new phenolic glycosides, cucurbitosides A-E (1-5), were isolated from the seeds of Cucurbita moschata. Their structures were elucidated as 2-(4-hydroxy)phenylethanol 4-O-(5-O-benzoyl)-beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1), 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanol 4-O-[5-O-(4-hydroxy)benzoyl]-beta-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (2)
Tamotsu Nikaido
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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]
PLoS ONECucurbita 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
Selekane Ananias Motadi +3 more
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Jurnal Teknologi dan Industri Pangan, 2005 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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A pathogenesis-related protein 1 of Cucurbita moschata responds to powdery mildew infection [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2023 Wei-Li Guo, He-Lian Yang, Yan-Yan Guo
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