Mature fruits and dried seeds of wild member of Cucurbitaceae were analysed with SDS-PAGE electrophoresis for their protein polymorphism and morphometric variations with view to observe how far the protein polymorphism data would help to assess the relatedness as well as differentiation among single species.  2009 Trade Science Inc. INDIA

HIGHLIGHTS Three species of Cucurbitaceae family are evaluated against the salt stress. Higher levels salinity have more adverse effects on growth cucurbits. The varieties bottle gourd performed well

Nuclear and plastid sequences from two individuals of a suspected new species of Coccinia from West Africa were added to an available molecular phylogeny for the remaining 27 species of the genus. Phylogenetic analyses of these data indicate the new species' monophyletic status and closest relatives. Based on four fertile collections, we here describe and illustrate Coccinia intermedia Holstein...

Sixty-two plants are listed, which are used by traditional healers in the northeastern part of Tanzania. For each species are given: the botanical name with synonyms, vernacular name, collection number, locality, habitus, approximate distribution, and medical use. Results of a literature survey are also reported, including medical use, isolated constituents and pharmacological effects.

Sicana odorifera also known as cassabanana, sikana or musk cucumber, is naturally grown from Mexico to Brazil and the west Indies. Fruits are edible, the pulp and the seeds have a medicinal use, and the whole plant is used as an ornamental. In the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, naturally diseased sikana plants were observed, for the first time, with witches’ broom growths and other symptoms c...

Cucurbit downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) is characterized by large variation in pathogenicity, specificity and host-parasite interactions. This report reviews the current state of understanding regarding interactions between P. cubensis and Cucurbitaceae, the genetic control of host reactions, and overall variation within the pathogen. A well-characterized set of differential Cucurbit...