Indian origins of pumpkins and cucumbers confirmed
Monday, March 11, 2013 - 22:01
in Paleontology & Archaeology
More than 30 years since the last study was conducted, German and Indian botanists cataloged the important plant family Cucurbitaceae, among which are vital parts of our diet such as pumpkins, melon, cucumber and watermelon. A checklist of the Cucurbitaceae of India has been produced on the basis of both genetic and taxonomic information to expand our knowledge on these important plants.