Citrullus lanatus

Common Names: watermelon

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

First report of squash vein yellowing virus naturally infecting cucumber, squash and melon in Jordan.

Hussein A et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-06-24-1264-PDN
PubMed:
39172496

Biosynthesized and chemically synthesized Ag/TiO(2) nanocomposites: Effect of reaction parameters on synthesis using watermelon rind extract and comparative analysis.

Gathiru MM et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35284
PubMed:
39170402

Comparative transcriptome analysis of resistant and susceptible watermelon genotypes reveals the role of RNAi, callose, proteinase, and cell wall in squash vein yellowing virus resistance.

Genetics
Kumar R et al (2024).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2024.1426647
PubMed:
39157511

First Report of Rhizoctonia solani AG 4 HG-III Causing Stem Lesion of Watermelon in Idaho.

Switzer L et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-04-24-0837-PDN
PubMed:
39143814

Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of Lectin Receptor-like Kinase Genes in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

Genetics
Lv D et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms25158257
PubMed:
39125826

Mechanisms of Cadmium stress response in watermelon: Insights from physiological, transcriptomic, and metabolic analyses.

Wei TL et al (2024).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109017
PubMed:
39121518

Pollination services to crops of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and green tomato (Physalis ixocarpa) in the coastal region of Jalisco, Mexico.

Delgado-Carrillo O et al (2024).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0301402
PubMed:
39042665

Exploring feasibility of citric acid infused lignocellulosic waste derived from chestnut and water melon peels for phytofiltration of Eosin yellow dye from water.

Rehman R et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133878
PubMed:
39025187

Telomere-to-telomere Citrullus super-pangenome provides direction for watermelon breeding.

Zhang Y et al (2024).
Nat Genet.
DOI:
10.1038/s41588-024-01823-6
PubMed:
38977857

Rapid and nondestructive watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed viability detection based on visible near-infrared hyperspectral imaging technology and machine learning algorithms.

Sun J et al (2024).
J Food Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1750-3841.17151
PubMed:
38957090

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi by inducing watermelon roots secretion phthalates, altering soil enzyme activity and bacterial community composition to alleviate the watermelon wilt.

Li W et al (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-024-05254-7
PubMed:
38910247

Optimization of thermosonication conditions for critical quality parameters of watermelon juice using response surface methodology.

Maoto MM and Jideani AIO (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-64066-9
PubMed:
38877060

Identification of allelic relationship and translocation region among chromosomal translocation lines that leads to less-seed watermelon.

Genetics
Jiao D et al (2024).
Hortic Res.
DOI:
10.1093/hr/uhae087
PubMed:
38799123

Joint transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis provides new insights into drought resistance in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

Chen S et al (2024).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2024.1364631
PubMed:
38766468

First Report of Watermelon Crinkle Leaf-Associated Virus-2 (WCLaV-2) in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Georgia, USA.

Kavalappara SR et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-01-24-0161-PDN
PubMed:
38764346

Clpf encodes pentatricopeptide repeat protein (PPR5) and regulates pink flesh color in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).

Zhang W et al (2024).
Theor Appl Genet.
DOI:
10.1007/s00122-024-04619-8
PubMed:
38727833

Enhancing milk quality assessment with watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) urease immobilized on VS(2)-chitosan nanocomposite beads using response surface methodology.

Kumar P et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139447
PubMed:
38688097

Phytogenic-Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using the Seed Extract of Citrullus lanatus and Its Integrated Potency against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria.

Hayat M et al (2024).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.4c01554
PubMed:
38617622

Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Citrullus mucosospermus, Citroides, and Moringa oleifera Seeds' Hydrocolloids.

Phytochemistry
Olubi O et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13071131
PubMed:
38611435

Phytochemical identification and in silico elucidation of interactions of bioactive compounds from Citrullus lanatus with androgen receptor towards prostate cancer treatment.

Summary

Study investigated fruit compounds as potential AR inhibitors for prostate cancer therapy. Naringenin showed promising results in binding to AR. Further research on these compounds, especially naringenin, may lead to new drug development.

CancerEndocrinologyPhytochemistry
Demian MD et al (2024).
In Silico Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1007/s40203-024-00193-5
PubMed:
38596366

Integrated Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis Reveals That Cell Wall Activity Affects Phelipanche aegyptiaca Parasitism.

Genetics
Chen M et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13060869
PubMed:
38592861

Mapping and validation of Fusarium wilt race 2 resistance QTL from Citrullus amarus line USVL246-FR2.

Ganaparthi VR et al (2024).
Theor Appl Genet.
DOI:
10.1007/s00122-024-04595-z
PubMed:
38555543

Mapping the genetic architecture of low-temperature stress tolerance in citron watermelon.

Katuuramu DN, Levi A and Wechter WP (2024).
Plant Genome.
DOI:
10.1002/tpg2.20443
PubMed:
38462711

Identification and functional characterization of conserved cis-regulatory elements responsible for early fruit development in cucurbit crops.

Xin H et al (2024).
Plant Cell.
DOI:
10.1093/plcell/koae064
PubMed:
38421027

First report of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus infecting cucurbit crops in Jamaica.

Pitter PL et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-08-23-1551-PDN
PubMed:
38414194

First Report of Monosporascus cannonballus causing Root Rot and Vine Decline in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in China.

Jin Y et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-10-23-2065-PDN
PubMed:
38386298

Fine mapping of ClLOX, a QTL for powdery mildew resistance in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).

Deng Y et al (2024).
Theor Appl Genet.
DOI:
10.1007/s00122-023-04520-w
PubMed:
38369666

Data on effect of mulches on growth and fruit yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) varieties in west Dembia district, central Gondar zone, Ethiopia.

Yismaw G, Fantaw S and Ayalew A (2024).
Data Brief.
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2024.110071
PubMed:
38312987

Ethylene enhances resistance to cucumber green mottle mosaic virus via the ClWRKY70-ClACO5 module in watermelon plants.

Liu M et al (2024).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1332037
PubMed:
38273961

In Silico Structural and Functional Insight into the Binding Interactions of the Modeled Structure of Watermelon Urease with Urea.

Kumar P et al (2023).
ACS Omega.
DOI:
10.1021/acsomega.3c05993
PubMed:
38250402

Investigating the possibility of increasing the microbial and oxidative stability of silver carp burgers using hydrolyzed protein of watermelon seeds.

Mighan NM et al (2023).
Food Sci Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s10068-023-01370-6
PubMed:
38222918

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of Chitinase Genes in Watermelon under Abiotic Stimuli and Fusarium oxysporum Infection.

Genetics
Xuan C et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms25010638
PubMed:
38203810

Effective application of citric acid treated Trapa natans and Citrullus lanatus lignocellulosic macromolecules for adsorptive remediation of acid Violet-7 dye.

Rehman R et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128285
PubMed:
38007018

Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of an infectious clone of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus isolate infecting Cucumis melo.

Genetics
Mei Y et al (2023).
Stress Biol.
DOI:
10.1007/s44154-023-00128-8
PubMed:
37994930

Further Molecular Diagnosis Determines Lack of Evidence for Real Seed Transmission of Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus in Cucurbits.

Sáez C et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12213773
PubMed:
37960129

The power of magnesium: unlocking the potential for increased yield, quality, and stress tolerance of horticultural crops.

Review
Ahmed N et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1285512
PubMed:
37941670

A Genome-Wide Identification and Comparative Analysis of the Heavy-Metal-Associated Gene Family in Cucurbitaceae Species and Their Role in Cucurbita pepo under Arsenic Stress.

Genetics
Flores-Iga G et al (2023).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes14101877
PubMed:
37895226

Comprehensive Profiling of Alternative Splicing and Alternative Polyadenylation during Fruit Ripening in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

Yu Y et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms242015333
PubMed:
37895011

Anti-Influenza Virus Activity of Citrullus lanatus var. citroides as a Functional Food: A Review.

Review
Morimoto R and Isegawa Y (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12203866
PubMed:
37893759

The Antibacterial Effectiveness of Citrullus lanatus-Mediated Stannous Nanoparticles on Streptococcus mutans.

Rajagopal S and Sugumaran S (2023).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.45504
PubMed:
37868455

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) rind flour: Development and characterization of a novel watermelon byproduct.

Pires CA et al (2023).
J Food Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1750-3841.16779
PubMed:
37830877

Molecular identification and development of an infectious cDNA clone of Trichosanthes kirilowii-infecting cucurbit mild mosaic virus.

Genetics
Chen C et al (2023).
Virology.
DOI:
10.1016/j.virol.2023.109891
PubMed:
37826911

Clorf Encodes Carotenoid Isomerase and Regulates Orange Flesh Color in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).

Fang X et al (2023).
J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02122
PubMed:
37815876

Identification of a novel locus C(2) controlling canary yellow flesh color in watermelons.

Park G et al (2023).
Front Genet.
DOI:
10.3389/fgene.2023.1256627
PubMed:
37795242

Nanoparticles and biochar with adsorbed plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria alleviate Fusarium wilt damage on tomato and watermelon.

Pavlicevic M et al (2023).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108052
PubMed:
37778113

Control effect of root exudates from mycorrhizal watermelon seedlings on Fusarium wilt and the bacterial community in continuously cropped soil.

Li W et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1225897
PubMed:
37767292

Construction and application of a new watermelon germplasm with the phenotype of dwarf and branchless.

Dou J et al (2023).
Funct Integr Genomics.
DOI:
10.1007/s10142-023-01239-1
PubMed:
37743454

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Patterns of Cucumber Invertases and Their Inhibitor Genes.

Summary

This study identifies genes related to invertases and their inhibitors in cucumber. Understanding these genes can help researchers study sucrose metabolism, growth, development, and stress tolerance in plants.

Genetics
Qi C et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms241713421
PubMed:
37686228

GRAS family member LATERAL SUPPRESSOR regulates the initiation and morphogenesis of watermelon lateral organs.

Jiang Y et al (2023).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiad445
PubMed:
37584314

The effect of microencapsulated watermelon rind (Citrullus lanatus) and beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) ingestion on ischemia/reperfusion-induced endothelial dysfunction: a randomised clinical trial.

Summary

This study looked at the effects of watermelon rind and beetroot on endothelial dysfunction caused by ischemia/reperfusion injury. They found that both watermelon rind and beetroot supplementation improved macrovascular function and increased plasma markers of vascular health. Co-ingestion of watermelon and beetroot did not offer additional benefits.

Cardiology
Volino-Souza M et al (2023).
Food Funct.
DOI:
10.1039/d3fo02612d
PubMed:
37561087

Comprehensive Characterization of B-Box Zinc Finger Genes in Citrullus lanatus and Their Response to Hormone and Abiotic Stresses.

Summary

Researchers identified and characterized 25 watermelon genes involved in growth, development, and stress response. These genes may have functional interactions in stress hormone networks. Understanding their roles will be important for studying stress and hormone signaling pathways.

EndocrinologyGenetics
Wang X et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12142634
PubMed:
37514248

Priming of Citrullus lanatus var. Colocynthoides seeds in seaweed extract improved seed germination, plant growth and performance under salinity conditions.

Radwan AM et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-38711-8
PubMed:
37482594

Genome-wide characterization of long terminal repeat retrotransposons provides insights into trait evolution of four cucurbit species.

Genetics
Liu HN et al (2023).
Funct Integr Genomics.
DOI:
10.1007/s10142-023-01128-7
PubMed:
37393305

Genome-wide characterization of the PLATZ gene family in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) with putative functions in biotic and abiotic stress response.

Genetics
Qi J et al (2023).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107854
PubMed:
37356384

Removal of dyes from water using Citrullus lanatus seed powder in continuous and discontinuous systems.

Grassi P et al (2023).
Int J Phytoremediation.
DOI:
10.1080/15226514.2023.2225615
PubMed:
37345434

Functional, antioxidant, and sensory properties of mixed-fruit (pitaya, watermelon, and mint) and pitaya wines.

Immunology
Hu TM et al (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3334
PubMed:
37324831

Characterization of HSP70 family in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): identification, structure, evolution, and potential function in response to ABA, cold and drought stress.

Wang X et al (2023).
Front Genet.
DOI:
10.3389/fgene.2023.1201535
PubMed:
37323666

Pan-genome of Citrullus genus highlights the extent of presence/absence variation during domestication and selection.

Genetics
Sun Y et al (2023).
BMC Genomics.
DOI:
10.1186/s12864-023-09443-w
PubMed:
37322453

Migraine attacks triggered by ingestion of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): A source of citrulline activating the L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway.

Silva-Néto RP et al (2023).
Eur Neurol.
DOI:
10.1159/000531286
PubMed:
37321194

Transcriptomic and metabolic profiling of watermelon uncovers the role of salicylic acid and flavonoids in the resistance to cucumber green mottle mosaic virus.

Phytochemistry
Liu M et al (2023).
J Exp Bot.
DOI:
10.1093/jxb/erad197
PubMed:
37235634

Comprehensive analyses of microtubule-associated protein MAP65 family genes in Cucurbitaceae and CsaMAP65s expression profiles in cucumber.

Genetics
Liang M et al (2023).
J Appl Genet.
DOI:
10.1007/s13353-023-00761-z
PubMed:
37219731

ClSnRK2.3 negatively regulates watermelon fruit ripening and sugar accumulation.

Wang J et al (2023).
J Integr Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1111/jipb.13535
PubMed:
37219233

24-Epibrassinolide confers zinc stress tolerance in watermelon seedlings through modulating antioxidative capacities and lignin accumulation.

Liu X et al (2023).
PeerJ.
DOI:
10.7717/peerj.15330
PubMed:
37187511

Functional Quality and Radical Scavenging Activity of Selected Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansfeld) Genotypes as Affected by Early and Full Cropping Seasons.

Tlili I et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12091805
PubMed:
37176862

Genetic mapping and molecular characterization of the delayed green gene dg in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

Genetics
Gebremeskel H et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1152644
PubMed:
37152178

Exogenous Brassinosteroid Enhances Zinc tolerance by activating the Phenylpropanoid Biosynthesis pathway in Citrullus lanatus L.

Liu X et al (2023).
Plant Signal Behav.
DOI:
10.1080/15592324.2023.2186640
PubMed:
37083111

Optimization of the pulp ratio of Ananas comosus, Citrullus lanatus and Psidium guajava and fermentation time in the production of a "fruit brandy".

Ambindei WA et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14910
PubMed:
37064441

Valorization of Waste Watermelon Rinds as a Bio-adsorbent for Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions.

Shukla S et al (2023).
Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s12010-023-04448-3
PubMed:
37043124

Comparative Analysis of Traditional Oriental Herbal Fruits as Potential Sources of Polyphenols and Minerals for Nutritional Supplements.

Quesada-Granados JJ et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28062682
PubMed:
36985653

Suppression of Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DHA55 through Extracellular Production of Antifungal Lipopeptides.

Antimicrobial
Al-Mutar DMK et al (2023).
J Fungi (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/jof9030336
PubMed:
36983504

Comparative physiological and biochemical mechanisms in diploid, triploid, and tetraploid watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) grafted by branches.

Genetics
Kaseb MO et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-32225-z
PubMed:
36973331

High-quality genome assembly and genetic mapping reveal a gene regulating flesh color in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

Genetics
Nie H et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1142856
PubMed:
36938051

Daylily intercropping: Effects on soil nutrients, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure.

Gao J and Xie H (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1107690
PubMed:
36890887

Identification and Characterization of Fusarium Species Causing Watermelon Fruit Rot in Northern Thailand.

Nuangmek W et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12040956
PubMed:
36840303

Genetic mapping of a single nuclear locus determines the white flesh color in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).

Yi L et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1090009
PubMed:
36824206

Drought stress tolerance mechanisms and their potential common indicators to salinity, insights from the wild watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): A review.

Review
Malambane G et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2022.1074395
PubMed:
36815012

Thioredoxin h2 inhibits the MPKK5-MPK3 cascade to regulate the CBF-COR signaling pathway in Citrullus lanatus suffering chilling stress.

Xu A et al (2022).
Hortic Res.
DOI:
10.1093/hr/uhac256
PubMed:
36778181

Rootstocks Comparison in Grafted Watermelon under Water Deficit: Effects on the Fruit Quality and Yield.

Morales C et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12030509
PubMed:
36771594

Ascophyllum nodosum and Silicon-Based Biostimulants Differentially Affect the Physiology and Growth of Watermelon Transplants under Abiotic Stress Factors: The Case of Salinity.

Bantis F and Koukounaras A (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12030433
PubMed:
36771518

First Report of Cladosporium tenuissimum causing spot diseases on leaves and fruits of cucurbits in Brazil.

Gomes IRF et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-10-22-2388-PDN
PubMed:
36723959

Primary mapping of quantitative trait loci regulating multivariate horticultural phenotypes of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).

Amanullah S et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2022.1034952
PubMed:
36714694

Synergistic effect of Bacillus subtilis and Paecilomyces lilacinus in alleviating soil degradation and improving watermelon yield.

Chen P et al (2023).
Front Microbiol.
DOI:
10.3389/fmicb.2022.1101975
PubMed:
36713202

First Report of Leaf Spot Disease on Chamaedorea elegans Caused by Fusarium oxysporum in China.

Xiao L et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-03-22-0696-PDN
PubMed:
36691267

Fruits and their phytochemicals in mitigating the ill effects of ionizing radiation: review on the existing scientific evidence and way forward.

Review Phytochemistry
Raghu SV et al (2023).
Food Funct.
DOI:
10.1039/d2fo01911f
PubMed:
36688345

Nematode-Suppressive Potential of Digestates to Meloidogyne incognita and Heterodera schachtii.

Liu K et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2101-RE
PubMed:
36627810

Bacillus altitudinis-Stabilized Multifarious Copper Nanoparticles Prevent Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): Direct Pathogen Inhibition, In Planta Particles Accumulation, and Host Stomatal Immunity Modulation.

Noman M et al (2023).
Small.
DOI:
10.1002/smll.202207136
PubMed:
36599658

Distinct Genomic Loci Underlie Quantitative Resistance to Meloidogyne enterolobii Galling and Reproduction in Citrullus amarus.

Waldo BD et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2228-RE
PubMed:
36548923

6-Benzyladenine alleviates NaCl stress in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seedlings by improving photosynthesis and upregulating antioxidant defences.

Li X et al (2023).
Funct Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1071/FP22047
PubMed:
36456536

Identification of the GAPDH gene family in Citrullus lanatus and functional characteristics of ClGAPC2 in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Li YM et al (2023).
Plant Biol (Stuttg).
DOI:
10.1111/plb.13491
PubMed:
36399029

Bio-Functionalized Manganese Nanoparticles Suppress Fusarium Wilt in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) by Infection Disruption, Host Defense Response Potentiation, and Soil Microbial Community Modulation.

Noman M et al (2023).
Small.
DOI:
10.1002/smll.202205687
PubMed:
36382544

The coiled-coil protein gene WPRb confers recessive resistance to Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus.

Cai L et al (2023).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiac466
PubMed:
36179097

Process optimisation for enzymatic clarification of indigenous wild watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) juice.

Mamabolo MM and Tabit FT (2023).
Food Sci Technol Int.
DOI:
10.1177/10820132221117457
PubMed:
35903911

Current Evidence of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Ingestion on Vascular Health: A Food Science and Technology Perspective.

Review
Volino-Souza M et al (2022).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu14142913
PubMed:
35889869

Comparative bioinformatics analysis and abiotic stress responses of expansin proteins in Cucurbitaceae members: watermelon and melon.

İncili ÇY et al (2023).
Protoplasma.
DOI:
10.1007/s00709-022-01793-8
PubMed:
35804193

Antispasmodic activity of the ethanol extract of Citrullus lanatus seeds: Justifying ethnomedicinal use in Pakistan to treat asthma and diarrhea.

Summary

Citrullus lanatus seeds have been traditionally used in Pakistan, India, and Sudan for treating digestive, respiratory, urinary issues, as well as bedwetting and urinary tract obstruction.

AsthmaEthnobotany
Wahid M et al (2022).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.115314
PubMed:
35490899

Genetic Analysis of Fruit Quality Traits in Sweet Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus): A Review.

Review
Mashilo J et al (2022).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2022.834696
PubMed:
35392511

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Summary

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