Current state of knowledge on the potential and production of Cucurbita moschata (pumpkin) in Africa: A review

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AuteurGBEMENOU, ULRICH HERBERT
AuteurEZIN, VINCENT AWE
AuteurAHANCHEDE, ADAM
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2022
ResumePumpkin has high nutritional value essential for food security. Despite many benefits, it still considered an orphan crop in Africa. Very little information is available on the potential and production of pumpkin in Africa due to neglect by researchers and improvement program. Classical research, both theoretical and empirical, was used to conduct a systematic review of the various result trends obtained by researchers in relation to the topic. Using Google Scholar, relevant literature was selected, analyzed and summarized. In Africa, the fruit, seeds and leaves of the pumpkin is consumed. This dietary diversity of pumpkin could contribute to the improvement of people's livelihoods. Countries such as Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia are making considerable profits from the export of pumpkin. However, its production is very low because its potential is not fully exploited. In this context, research and development strategies must be put in place so that pumpkin becomes part of the African diet. The diversity, origins and distribution, utilization patterns, relative importance, production and bottlenecks of pumpkin in Africa are reviewed. These results can be used as a basis for further research on yield improvement and pest management.
DOI10.5897/AJPS2021.2202
Autre identifiantBECDB-16077
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/13534
Languefr
Fait partie deAfrican Journal of Plant Science
SujetAfrica
Sujetbottlenecks
Sujetfood security
Sujetorphan crops
SujetPumpkin
TitreCurrent state of knowledge on the potential and production of Cucurbita moschata (pumpkin) in Africa: A review
TypeArticle

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