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Guide to Cucurbits

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Cucurbits are a family of plants that includes many important species for both agriculture and human consumption. Among the best-known crops in this family are the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), squash (Cucurbita spp.), melon (Cucumis melo), and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). General Characteristics Morphology Fruits The fruits of cucurbits vary widely in shape, size, and color. Generally, …

General phenology of Cucurbitaceae.

According to Feller, et al, 1995, the phenological phases of cucurbits (Cucumber = Cucumis sativus L., melon = Cucumis melo L., pumpkin, marrow, squash = Cucurbita pepo L., calabash = Cucurbita pepo L. var. giromontiina Alef./Greb, water-melon = Citrullus var. vulgaris Schad.), are the following: Sowing and emergence of seeds: In this stage, the seed …