Biology and Utilization of the Cucurbitaceae:

The cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae, or gourd family), which include squash, pumpkin, melon, cucumber, and watermelon, have long been of economic significance. As sources of vegetables, fruit, and seeds rich in oils and protein, they have the potential of making an even larger contribution toward meeting t...

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Main Authors: Bates, David M. (Author), Robinson, Richard W. (Author)
Other Authors: Jeffrey, Charles (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, NY Cornell University Press [2019]
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Online Access:DE-1046
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Summary:The cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae, or gourd family), which include squash, pumpkin, melon, cucumber, and watermelon, have long been of economic significance. As sources of vegetables, fruit, and seeds rich in oils and protein, they have the potential of making an even larger contribution toward meeting the needs of humankind. This book, consisting of 37 papers by 50 cucurbit specialists, emphasizes the practical importance of cucurbit investigation, and also provides a broad overview of the family
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 28. Aug 2019)
Physical Description:1 online resource 52 b&w illustrations, 30 tables
ISBN:9781501745447
DOI:10.7591/9781501745447

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