The world's food and agricultural programs have gradually declined into an unsustainable
situation due to challenges such as increase in world population, varied agro-climatic …

Micronutrient malnutrition is a major problem in developing countries affecting women,
children and infants. Biofortification, improved soil health and waste management …

Cucurbita moschata (Pumpkin) is a multipurpose species whose fruits and sometimes oil
seeds are used for various purposes. It is low in calories and is a significant source of …

THE GENETIC variation and relationships among 16 pumpkin accessions of Cucurbita
moschata & Cucurbita maxima were assessed based on variation in fruit shape, skin color …

Fourteen summer squash genotypes were used to assess their genetic diversity and
relationships using some yield traits (Fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit shape index, average …

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a self-pollinated crop belonging to Cucurbitaceae. It
is an annual crop that is grownup in tropical and subtropical areas. It is one of the most vital …

The aim of this study is to evaluate a set of inbred lines and their hybrids and to determinate
the phenotypic and genotypic parameters. In addition, identify the heterosis and combining …

A full diallel mating design was used to hybridize seven pumpkin inbred parental lines,
yielding 42 F1 hybrids, including reciprocals. The generated F1 hybrids, parental lines and …

Cucurbita moschata varieties grown in Africa have very low yield. They have been
neglected, and totally ignored in agricultural research programs. However, interest in their …

Two locations trials were conducted to evaluate 14 imported genotypes of summer squash
(Cucurbita pepo) for some vegetative growth, flowering and yield traits during the summer …