Cucurbitaceae - Wikipedia
The Cucurbitaceae (/ k j uː ˌ k ɜːr b ɪ ˈ t eɪ s iː ˌ iː /), [2] also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species [3] in 101 genera. [4] Those of most agricultural, commercial or nutritional value to humans include: [citation needed] Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini (courgette), some ...
Cucurbitaceae | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts
2024年10月15日 · Cucurbitaceae, the gourd family of flowering plants, belonging to the order Cucurbitales and containing 98 genera and about 975 species of food and ornamental plants. Notable members of the family include cucumbers, gourds, melons, squashes, and pumpkins.
list of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae - Encyclopedia Britannica
The gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, consists of about 975 species across 98 genera. Members of the family are annual or perennial herbaceous plants; many are climbing or trailing vines with characteristic tendrils. The flowers are often showy and …
Cucurbitaceae: Characters, Distribution and Types - Biology …
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Cucurbitaceae 2. Distribution of Cucurbitaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Types.
Cucurbitales - Gourd Family, Squash, Melons | Britannica
Members of Cucurbitaceae are vines with tubers, lianas, or annual herbs. They are found throughout the tropics and in warm temperate areas. There are 118 genera and 845 species in the family—far more genera than in Begoniaceae but fewer than two-thirds the number of species.
Origin and domestication of Cucurbitaceae crops: insights from ...
2019年6月22日 · Some of the World's most valuable crops, including watermelon, honey melon, cucumber, squash, zucchini and pumpkin, belong to the family Cucurbitaceae. We review insights on their domestication from new phylogenies, archaeology and genomic studies.
The Many Different Types of Cucurbits - Illinois Extension
2020年5月7日 · Cucurbits are members of the Cucurbitaceae family and are home to some of the most popular garden crops in the world. This article will dive into the three main categories of cucurbit crops: cucumber, melon, and squash.
Cucurbitaceae - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Cucurbitaceae is a distinct family encompassing more than 1000 species, collectively referred as cucurbits, or gourds. Out of the c. 1000 species, 10 are cultivated globally, and considered as “major crops” (Chomicki et al., 2020).
Cucurbitaceae - Encyclopedia.com
2018年5月18日 · There are about 750 species in this family divided among 90 genera. Some members of the gourd family include the cucumber, squash, melon, and pumpkin. Most are tropical or subtropical, but a few occur in temperate climates. A few produce large, edible fruits, some of which are ancient food plants.
(PDF) Overview of Cucurbitaceae Families - ResearchGate
2023年4月5日 · The Cucurbitaceae family provides numerous important crops including watermelons (Citrullus lanatus), melons (Cucumis melo), cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), and pumpkins and squashes (Cucurbita...
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