Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9029
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2329-9029
+44 1478 350008
Agronomy Department, Federal University of Viçosa-(UFV), Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Review Article
Winter squash (Cucurbita moschata D.) Displays Promising Nutritional Aspects in Fruits, Seeds and in the Seed Oil
Author(s): Silva Gomes R*, Freitas de Almeida C, Ravaneli Chagas R, Machado JÃ?ºnior R, Sorotori Fara J and José Henriques da Silva D
The fruits of winter squash (Cucurbita moschata D.) are important sources of bioactive components such as carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids. The seed oil of C. moschata has a high content of unsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, associated with high levels of antioxidant components, making its use promising for human consumption. In this review, we address the genetic variability expressed by the germplasm of C. moschata, the nutritional aspects of fruit pulp and seed oil, emphasizing the importance of this vegetable in human feeding... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9029.20.8.248