Genetic architectural study for yield and yield contributing traits in diverse genotypes of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

Authors

  • Durga Prasad Moharana Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 (UP) Author
  • M.M. Syamal Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 (UP) Author
  • Anand Kumar Singh Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005 (UP) Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61180/

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Abstract

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L., 2n=2x=22) is
one of the major crop belonging to the cucurbitaceae
family. It is well known for its high medicinal values,
possessing antiviral, antioxidant, antihepatotoxic,
antiulcerogenic and antimicrobial properties. Bitter gourd
extracts traditionally used as vegetable insulin possess
hypoglycemic, antioxidative and antidiabetic agents that
are useful in the treatment of diabetes (Behera et al.
2010). The fruits contain two alkaloids viz., momordicin
and cucurbitacin. Indian bitter gourd is classified into
two botanical varieties based on fruit size, shape, colour,

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Published

2017-12-31

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 02 (2017): Vegetable Science

Section

Short Communication

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How to Cite

Moharana, D. P., Syamal, M., & Singh, A. K. (2017). Genetic architectural study for yield and yield contributing traits in diverse genotypes of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Vegetable Science, 44(02), 132-134. https://doi.org/10.61180/