Reproductive biology of the andromonoecious Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis (Cucurbitaceae)

摘要

Background and AimsCucumis melo subsp. agrestis (Cucurbitaceae) is cultivated in many African regions for its edible kernels used as a soup thickener. The plant, an annual, andromonoecious, trailing-vine species, is of high social, cultural and economic value for local communities. In order to improve the yield of this crop, the first step and our aim were to elucidate its breeding system.