AN OVERVIEW OF CUCUMIS MELO L.’S PHYSICOCHEMICAL TRAITS AND HEALTH-PROMOTING QUALITIES
AbstractDespite its succulent fruit, Cucumis melo L. is a widely grown crop in many parts of the world. Developing consumer-favored cultivars requires an understanding of the genetic foundation of a plant’s qualitative and quantitative features. Cucumis melo L. is a delightful oval-shaped fruit that belongs to a particular cultivar group of muskmelons. It is the most exported and consumed fresh fruit and is consumed widely in many tropical nations. It has incredible nutritional value. It was evaluated how different organic solvents affected the phytochemical recovery from the fruits and seeds of the Cucumis melo L. plant. Its widespread cultivation is attributable to its adaptability to many soil types and climates. Because of its complex chemical makeup and pleasant taste, melons are a great source of biologically beneficial chemicals for humans. Melon contains glucose, fructose, vitamin A, thiamine, D, C, K, and E, as well as a few vitamins from group B. Aqueous or fresh extracts of the edible portion of melon fruit have long been employed as analgesics, purgatives, analgesics for painful discharges, analgesics for dysuria, and anti-inflammatory agents. As of right now, a small number of studies on melon pulp, peels, and seeds have demonstrated the fruit’s several beneficial biological qualities, including provitamin A, antioxidant, anticancer, and antibacterial activity. In this paper, we provide a summary of the nutritional characteristics and bioactive substances found in melon fruit.
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Kiran P. Gaikwad *, Mahesh B. Narkhede, Jaya P. Ambhore and Chanchal S. Chandak
Department of Pharmacy, Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy, Malkapur, Maharashtra, India.
kiranpgaikwad10@gmail.com
06 August 2024
17 September 2024
27 September 2024
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.11(9).445-51
30 September 2024