Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
3 years ago

New research identifies over 50 varieties of Cucumis melo L.

Ethnobotany of mountain regions
Cucumis melo L. Cucurbitaceae
Rainer W. Bussmann, Ketevan Batsatsashvili, Zaal Kikvidze, Narel Y. Paniagua-Zambrana, Manana Khutsishvili, Inesa Maisaia, Shalva Sikharulidze, David Tchelidze

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The article discusses different varieties of Cucumis melo L., a type of melon plant. Researchers identified various subspecies and synonyms of this plant, including Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis and Cucumis melo subsp. chinensis. The study aims to classify and document the diverse types of Cucumis melo L. found in nature.