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Cucurbitaceae Plants

Explore the diverse world of Cucurbitaceae family plants and their QTL data with our comprehensive database.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family. A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it was originally domesticated in Africa. It is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1000 varieties.

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Cucumis melo

Muskmelon is a species of melon that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. These include smooth-skinned varieties such as honeydew, and different netted cultivars.

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Cucumis sativus

Cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant that bears cylindrical fruits used as culinary vegetables. It has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years, and was probably originated from India.

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Cucurbita maxima

One of the most diverse domesticated species, Cucurbita maxima includes varieties of winter squash and pumpkin. Originally domesticated in South America over 4,000 years ago, they are now grown worldwide.

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Cucurbita moschata

Known for butternut squash and other winter squash varieties, this species is characterized by its large, vining growth habit and resistance to various diseases. It's valued for its sweet, fine-textured flesh.

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Cucurbita pepo

This species includes summer squash, pumpkin, and some gourds. It's one of the oldest known cultivated species, with a diverse range of fruit shapes, sizes, and colors. Common varieties include zucchini and yellow squash.

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Luffa aegyptiaca

Sponge gourd is known for its fibrous interior. When mature, the fruit can be processed into natural sponges, while young fruits are edible and commonly used in Asian cuisine.

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Momordica charantia

Bitter gourd is a tropical vine known for its distinctively warty, elongated fruits. Popular in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, it's characterized by its bitter taste and unique nutritional properties.

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Luffa acutangula

Ridged gourd, also known as angled luffa, is a tropical or subtropical vine. Its fruit has distinct ridges and is commonly used in Asian and African cuisines when harvested young for its mild flavor.

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Lagenaria siceraria

Bottle gourd, also known as calabash, is one of the earliest cultivated plants. Its hard shell is used as a container, musical instrument, or utensil, while the young fruit is edible and used in many cuisines.

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The QTL Database is a comprehensive repository of quantitative trait loci data across multiple cucurbit species. It centralizes QTL information from diverse genetic studies, providing researchers and breeders with standardized data for trait analysis, comparative genomics, and marker-assisted selection. By integrating genomic annotations, reference genomes, and interactive visualization tools, we aim to accelerate crop improvement and agricultural innovation.