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Revealing the specific regulations of nitric oxide on the postharvest ripening and senescence of bitter melon fruit
Bitter melon fruit is susceptible to yellowing, softening, and rotting under room-temperature storage conditions, resulting in reduced commercial...
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Transcript expression level analysis of phytoene synthase and phytoene desaturase associated with β-carotene content in selected Kenyan Bitter melon
BackgroundBitter melon ( Momordica charantia L. ) is a widely cultivated food and medicinal plant native to the world's subtropics and tropics....
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-coated Iron (Fe) Nanoparticles Modified Primary and Secondary Metabolism of Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) by Affecting Gene Expression
AbstractThis study attempts to address how bitter melon plants respond to the manipulation of culture medium with PVP-coated iron nanoparticles...
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Exogenous melatonin increases salt tolerance in bitter melon by regulating ionic balance, antioxidant system and secondary metabolism-related genes
BackgroundMelatonin is a multi-functional molecule widely employed in order to mitigate abiotic stress factors, in general and salt stress in...
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First report of chayote yellow mosaic virus in Côte d’Ivoire: a divergent strain infecting bitter melon
In this report, we present the first description of nine complete genome sequences of a new strain of chayote yellow mosaic virus (ChaYMV, genus Begomovirus...
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Exogenous application of salicylic acid and low-dose ionizing radiation increases synthesis of bioactive compounds and upregulates phytosterol production of Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
Gamma radiation (GR) and salicylic acid (SA) enhance plant traits by regulating growth and development. However, the underlying mechanism of their...
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Root-secreted bitter triterpene modulates the rhizosphere microbiota to improve plant fitness
Underground microbial ecosystems have profound impacts on plant health
1 –5 . Recently, essential roles have been shown for plant specialized...
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Bitter Gourd for Human Health, Nutrition, and Value Addition
Bitter gourd has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine in many Asian countries. It is ranked first among cucurbits for its higher...
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Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apple): bioactive compounds, nutritional profile, nutraceutical properties and potential food applications: a review
Herbal remedies and related foods provide healing properties for a range of diseases, resulting in a higher standard of living. Bitter apple is...
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Interspecific rootstocks improve the low-temperature resistance of bitter gourd through sucrose and nitrogen metabolism regulation
Low temperature (LT) disrupted the osmotic regulation system and sucrose and nitrogen metabolism of Bitter gourd ( Momordica charantia L.). The...
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Analysis of bitter gourd genotypes for yield and traits that contribute to yield using character association and path coefficients under temperate conditions of Kashmir
A field experiment was conducted on several genotypes of bitter gourd at the Vegetable Experimental Field of SKUAST-K, Shalimar, Srinagar in 2019 to...
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Assessment of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) genotypes for resistance against downy mildew
Twenty two genotypes of Momordica charantia and Momordica charantia var. muricata were screened against downy mildew caused by Pseudoperonospora...
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Fine-map** and candidate gene analysis of the Mcgy1 locus responsible for gynoecy in bitter gourd (Momordica spp.)
Key messageThe Mcgy1 locus responsible for gynoecy was fine-mapped into a 296.94-kb region, in which four single-nucleotide variations and six genes...
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A new challenge in melon resistance breeding: the ToLCNDV case
Tomato leaf curl New Dehli virus (ToLCNDV) is a whitefly transmitted plant virus that is affecting European melon cultivation for over a decade....
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Electroantennographic and Behavioral Responses of the Melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett), to Volatile Compounds of Ridge Gourd, Luffa acutangular L.
The melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) , is a major invasive pest, widely distributed in the Asia–Pacific region and some parts of Africa....
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Changes in Phytohormone Contents During Growth and Development of Female and Bisexual Flowers of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
Sexual differentiation in bitter gourd ( Momordica charantia L.) directly affects breeding, seed reproduction, and production, and phytohormones are...
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Bitter gourd flavored Non-Alcoholic Wheat Beer (NAWB) exhibited antidiabetic properties by modulating carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes and upregulates insulin and GLUT-2 mRNA expressions in High Fat Diet/Streptozotocin (HFD/STZ) induced diabetic rats
To improve the control of Type 2 diabetes (T2D), this study investigated the potential benefits of an alcohol-free beer flavored with bitter gourd...
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Identifying new sources of resistance to tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus from Indian melon germplasm by designing an improved method of field screening
Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is an emerging constraint in muskmelon production in India and other parts of the world. This study aims...
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Mangalore melon (Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis var. acidulus): a neglected and underutilized vegetable of the western ghats of India
Mangalore melon ( Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis var. acidulus ) is found in the Western Ghats of India. It is a breeding treasure for extending the shelf...
