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Utilization and breeding perspective in the egusi gourd Melothria sphaerocarpa (Cogn.) H. Schaef. et S.S. Renner (syn: Cucumeropsis mannii Naudin)

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Author	Houdegbe, Carlos A. Sogbohossou, Olga E. D. Achigan Dako, Ech G.
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	Melothria sphaerocarpa (egusi gourd) is an economically important cucurbit species cultivated only for its seeds in West and Central Africa but also found in South and Central America. The species is thought to originate from America and sister of wild relatives such as Melothria candolleana and Melothria campestris, which thrive in America only. The species is rich in nutrients and is a useful crop to ensure food and nutritional security. It also has several applications in industries for cooking oil, soap, paint and biodiesel production. However, the production of egusi gourd is declining because of its low yield, the requirement of stakes and the long production cycle. These bottlenecks lead to the substitution of egusi gourd by other sister egusi crops and increase the threat on the species. This review documents current knowledge for improving existing cultivars of egusi gourd to promote sustainable utilization. Breeding objectives may include developing early maturing, high yielding, as well as pests and diseases resistant varieties. Current in situ and ex situ conservation strategies need to be strengthened. Further investigations need to be carried out on the phylogeny and phylogeography of the genus Melothria, the genetic diversity among American and African populations, the reproductive biology and nutritional value.
Starting Page	545
Ending Page	559
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ISSN	09259864
Journal	Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution
Volume Number	63
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	15735109
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2016-01-13
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Breeding Conservation Egusi Melothria sphaerocarpa Utilization Plant Sciences Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography Plant Genetics & Genomics Plant Physiology Agriculture
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Genetics Plant Science Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Agronomy and Crop Science

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