Cucurbita maxima

Common Names: Atlantic giant pumpkin, banana squash, buttercup squash, Hokkaido squash, Hubbard squash, mammoth pumpkin, Queensland blue squash, winter marrow, winter squash

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

First report of Colletotrichum liaoningense causing anthracnose on winter squash in Korea.

Choi O et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-07-24-1416-PDN
PubMed:
39238250

Simultaneous determination of cucurbitacins B, D, and E in Cucurbita seed oils by HPLC-DAD.

Goya-Jorge E, Jorge-Rodríguez ME and Saucedo-Hernández Y (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2024.2394097
PubMed:
39234765

Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Activity of Different Extracts from Frozen, Freeze-Dried, and Oven-Dried Jostaberries Grown in Moldova.

Summary

Tossers evaluated jostaberry extracts using different drying and extraction methods. Non-conventional methods protected anthocyanins, but drying reduced anthocyanin content. The extracts showed antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making them valuable in food production for their red hues.

AntimicrobialImmunologyPhytochemistry
Bulgaru V et al (2024).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox13080890
PubMed:
39199136

Protein identification and potential bioactive peptides from pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seeds.

Lin CT et al (2024).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.4188
PubMed:
39139947

Step-by-step optimization of a heterologous pathway for de novo naringenin production in Escherichia coli.

Gomes D, Rodrigues JL and Rodrigues LR (2024).
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00253-024-13271-7
PubMed:
39126431

First report of Colletotrichum orbiculare causing anthracnose of pointed gourd in India.

Sarkar T et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-07-22-1522-PDN
PubMed:
39017584

First Report of Fruit Rot Disease on melon (Cucumis melo L.) Caused by Fusarium ipomoeae in China.

Zhang SL et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-02-24-0386-PDN
PubMed:
38956958

Pre-treatment of Cucurbita maxima 'Hokkaido orange' by Viscum album aqueous extracts in search of allelopathic potential.

Strashok O et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-65918-0
PubMed:
38942921

Optimization of the Parameters Influencing the Antioxidant Activity and Concentration of Carotenoids Extracted from Pumpkin Peel Using a Central Composite Design.

Immunology
Gavril Rațu RN et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13111447
PubMed:
38891255

Multi-layer encapsulation of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima L.) seed protein hydrolysate and investigating its release and antioxidant activity in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.

Summary

Pumpkin seed protein hydrolysate loaded in chitosan-alginate-CMC hydrogels showed better protection, release behavior, and antioxidant activity in simulated gastrointestinal environment. Multi-component hybrid systems are effective for bioactive compound protection.

Immunology
Nooshi Manjili Z et al (2024).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29669
PubMed:
38681570

Comparing the differences in quality profiles and antioxidant activity in seven pumpkin cultivars (Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita maxima) at harvest and during postharvest storage.

Immunology
Xu Y et al (2024).
Food Chem X.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101383
PubMed:
38665625

Multi-Omics Analysis Reveals the Distinct Features of Metabolism Pathways Supporting the Fruit Size and Color Variation of Giant Pumpkin.

Xia W et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms25073864
PubMed:
38612673

Green Extraction of Natural Colorants from Food Residues: Colorimetric Characterization and Nanostructuring for Enhanced Stability.

Lauria VBM and Silva LP (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13060962
PubMed:
38540952

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

A long noncoding RNA functions in pumpkin fruit development through S-adenosyl-L-methionine synthetase.

Genetics
Tian J et al (2024).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiae099
PubMed:
38417836

Influence of Different Drying Processes on the Chemical and Texture Profile of Cucurbita maxima Pulp.

Grassino AN et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13040520
PubMed:
38397497

First report of cucurbit yellow vine disease caused by Serratia marcescens on cucurbit crops in Iowa.

Mphande K, Beattie GA and Gleason ML (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-12-23-2716-PDN
PubMed:
38332492

Effect of Substituting Soybean Meal in Oreochromis niloticus Diets with Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) Seed Cake on Water Quality, Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, Immunity, and Carcass Composition.

Immunology
Mounes HAM et al (2024).
Animals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ani14020195
PubMed:
38254364

The effects of different rootstocks on aroma components, activities and genes expression of aroma-related enzymes in oriental melon fruit.

Genetics
Guo K et al (2024).
PeerJ.
DOI:
10.7717/peerj.16704
PubMed:
38192601

Enhancing salinity tolerance in cucumber through Selenium biofortification and grafting.

Amerian M et al (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-023-04711-z
PubMed:
38166490

Diversity and biological traits of bees visiting flowers of Cucurbita maxima var. zapallito differ between biodiversity-based and conventional management practices.

Dalmazzo M et al (2023).
Environ Monit Assess.
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-023-12161-1
PubMed:
38049545

Effects of including of Japanese Pumpkin Seeds and Pomace in the Diets of Pacific White Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei).

Zancan TD et al (2023).
Animals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ani13223480
PubMed:
38003098

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the WRKY Gene Family in Cucurbita maxima.

Genetics
Zhou Q et al (2023).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes14112030
PubMed:
38002973

Investigation of the effects of different processing methods on the selected nutritional properties of pumpkin and determining the appropriate process for pumpkin yogurt.

Sıçramaz H and Ayar A (2023).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.3580
PubMed:
37970424

Effect of Bioactive Compounds from Pumpkin Powder on the Quality and Textural Properties of Shortbread Cookies.

Ghendov-Mosanu A et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12213907
PubMed:
37959025

Diurnal and geographic variations of pollinator importance for Cucurbita maxima Duchesne.

Ikemoto M et al (2023).
Ecol Evol.
DOI:
10.1002/ece3.10651
PubMed:
37915802

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

Using regular and transcriptomic analyses to investigate the biotransformation mechanism and phytotoxic effects of 6:2 fluorotelomer carboxylic acid (6:2 FTCA) in pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima L.).

Chi F et al (2023).
Sci Total Environ.
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167901
PubMed:
37858819

Analyzing genomic variation in cultivated pumpkins and identification of candidate genes controlling seed traits.

Summary

This study analyzed pumpkin breeding materials and identified genetic loci controlling seed traits. It found significant variations and mapped 15 loci associated with pumpkin seed traits, aiding commercial breeding and improving seed traits.

Genetics
Lee CY et al (2023).
Plant Genome.
DOI:
10.1002/tpg2.20393
PubMed:
37776006

Effects of drought stress induced by D-Mannitol on the germination and early seedling growth traits, physiological parameters and phytochemicals content of Tunisian squash (Cucurbita maximaDuch.) landraces.

Saadaoui W et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1215394
PubMed:
37600166

A statistical package for evaluation of hybrid performance in plant breeding via genomic selection.

Chen SP et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-39434-6
PubMed:
37500737

Evaluation of Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities of Fruit Pulp Extracts of Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and Cucurbita maxima Duchesne.

DiabetesImmunology
Suwannapong A, Talubmook C and Promprom W (2023).
ScientificWorldJournal.
DOI:
10.1155/2023/1124606
PubMed:
37398913

Metabolomics and Transcription Profiling of Pumpkin Fruit Reveals Enhanced Bioactive Flavonoids and Coumarins in Giant Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima).

Phytochemistry
Chen C et al (2023).
J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01883
PubMed:
37395666

Efficacy and Safety of Add-On Plant-Based Drugs for COVID-19 Patients: A Review of the Randomized Control Trials.

Summary

Review finds that plant-based drugs, particularly herbs, used as add-on therapy for COVID-19 show efficacy and safety, potentially enhancing the immune system for treating the virus. (37 words)

Review COVID-19
Diantini A, Febriyanti RM and Levita J (2023).
Infect Drug Resist.
DOI:
10.2147/IDR.S417727
PubMed:
37361940

A synthetic light-inducible photorespiratory bypass enhances photosynthesis to improve rice growth and grain yield.

Xu H et al (2023).
Plant Commun.
DOI:
10.1016/j.xplc.2023.100641
PubMed:
37349987

Nutritional characterization and antioxidant properties of various edible portions of Cucurbita maxima: A potential source of nutraceuticals.

Immunology
Jahan F et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16628
PubMed:
37303524

Interactions between integrated pest management, pollinator supplementation, and normalized difference vegetation index in pumpkin, Cucurbita maxima (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae), production.

Waithaka NA et al (2023).
Environ Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/ee/nvad035
PubMed:
37170880

Vitamin-A enriched yogurt through fortification of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima): A potential alternative for preventing blindness in children.

Ahmed MW et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15039
PubMed:
37064444

Valorization of Pumpkin Peel as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: Optimization of Heat- and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction.

Leichtweis MG et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28073168
PubMed:
37049931

Fire retardant properties enhancement of cotton twill fabric using pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) extract.

Shikder AAR et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14806
PubMed:
37035358

Cucurbita maxima Seeds Reduce Anxiety and Depression and Improve Memory.

Summary

This study evaluated the benefits of a common seed for brain function. The researchers tested anxiety, depression, memory, and motor coordination, as well as brain chemicals. The seed improved anxiety, depression, and memory with no effects on motor skills. The seed may work by elevating norepinephrine, a brain chemical linked to antidepressant effects. The benefits may come from secondary metabolites like antioxidants, polyphenolic compounds, and beta-sitosterol. Overall, this study suggests that the seed could reduce neurological problems like anxiety and depression.

Neuroscience
Wahid S, Alqahtani A and Khan RA (2023).
Behav Neurol.
DOI:
10.1155/2023/7509937
PubMed:
37006627

Genome-wide identification of NHX (Na(+)/H(+) antiporter) gene family in Cucurbita L. and functional analysis of CmoNHX1 under salt stress.

Genetics
Shen C et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1136810
PubMed:
36998676

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

Degradation of 8:2 fluorotelomer carboxylic acid (8:2 FTCA) by plants and their co-existing microorganisms.

Zhao J et al (2023).
J Hazard Mater.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131129
PubMed:
36871467

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

Statistical optimization and characterization of fucose-rich polysaccharides extracted from pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) along with antioxidant and antiviral activities.

Antimicrobial
El-Gendi H et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123372
PubMed:
36706886

Genome-Wide Identification of WD40 Proteins in Cucurbita maxima Reveals Its Potential Functions in Fruit Development.

Genetics
Chen C et al (2023).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes14010220
PubMed:
36672961

Evaluation of allelopathic effects of Parthenium hysterophorus L. methanolic extracts on some selected plants and weeds.

Bashar HMK et al (2023).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0280159
PubMed:
36608038

First Report of Fusarium acuminatum Causing Dianthus chinensis root rot and foliage blight in China.

Xu J et al (2022).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-11-22-2519-PDN
PubMed:
36410018

Mixing tannery effluent had fertilizing effect on growth, nutrient accumulation, and photosynthetic capacity of some cucurbitaceous vegetables: A little help from foe.

Zaheer M et al (2022).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-022-24247-3
PubMed:
36401694

Effect of Modified Solar Dryers on Colorimetric and Physicochemical Properties of Pumpkin Flower (Cucurbita maxima).

Phytochemistry
García-Valladares O et al (2023).
Plant Foods Hum Nutr.
DOI:
10.1007/s11130-022-01032-8
PubMed:
36370292

Assessment of Cucurbita spp. Peel Extracts as Potential Sources of Active Substances for Skin Care and Dermatology.

Gaweł-Bęben K et al (2022).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules27217618
PubMed:
36364444

Biodegradable scaffolds based on plant stems for application in regenerative medicine.

Ferranti CC et al (2022).
Biomed Phys Eng Express.
DOI:
10.1088/2057-1976/ac9fda
PubMed:
36327450

Construction of an infectious full-length cDNA clone of a recombinant isolate of cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus from Brazil.

Genetics
Costa TM et al (2023).
Virus Genes.
DOI:
10.1007/s11262-022-01948-y
PubMed:
36306006

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Members of the ACS Gene Family in Cucurbita maxima and Their Transcriptional Responses to the Specific Treatments.

Genetics
Wang C et al (2022).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms23158476
PubMed:
35955610

Antioxidant Effect of Pumpkin Flower (Cucurbita maxima) in Chicken Patties.

Santos EM et al (2022).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods11152258
PubMed:
35954026

Seeds of Cucurbita maxima and Carica papaya are effective for controlling monogeneans in the gills of Leporinus macrocephalus.

Negreiros LP et al (2022).
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet.
DOI:
10.1590/S1984-29612022029
PubMed:
35674534

In Silico Study of Cucurbita maxima Compounds as Potential Therapeutics Against Schistosomiasis.

Mtemeli FL et al (2022).
Bioinform Biol Insights.
DOI:
10.1177/11779322221100741
PubMed:
35615403

Genome-Wide Characterization and Expression Analysis of CAMTA Gene Family Under Salt Stress in Cucurbita moschata and Cucurbita maxima.

Genetics
Yuan J et al (2021).
Front Genet.
DOI:
10.3389/fgene.2021.647339
PubMed:
34220934

Screening of Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata Genotypes for Resistance Against Meloidogyne arenaria, M. incognita, M. javanica, and M. luci.

Genetics
Aydınlı G, Kurtar ES and Mennan S (2019).
J Nematol.
DOI:
10.21307/jofnem-2019-057
PubMed:
34179793

Morphological and Molecular Identification of Seedborne Fungi in Squash (Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata).

Moumni M et al (2020).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-04-19-0741-RE
PubMed:
32223640

Effect of Cucurbita Maxima on Control of Blood Glucose in Diabetic Critically Ill Patients.

Diabetes
Mahmoodpoor A et al (2018).
Adv Pharm Bull.
DOI:
10.15171/apb.2018.040
PubMed:
30023337