Unlocking the potential of ‘Egusi’ melon (Colocynthis citrullus L.) as a crop for biotechnological improvement
‘Egusi’ melon (Colocynthis citrullus L.) plays a critical role in food security and potential biofuel production in West Africa. Its seeds are valued for both their nutritional and potential industrial applications, especially in biodiesel production. However, the crop faces significant challenges,...
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| Main Authors: | Aliya Fathima Anwar, Peter Nkachukwu Chukwurah, Erick Amombo, Salma Mouhib, Valentine Otang Ntui |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2025.1547157/full |
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