Three Selected Edible Crops of the Genus Momordica as Potential Sources of Phytochemicals: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Medicinal Values

• Main Authors: Mashudu Muronga (Author), Cristina Quispe (Author), Phumudzo P. Tshikhudo (Author), Titus A. M Msagati (Author), Fhatuwani N. Mudau (Author), Miquel Martorell (Author), Bahare Salehi (Author), Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis (Author), Usman Sunusi (Author), Ramla Muhammad Kamal (Author), Javad Sharifi-Rad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Momordica species (Family Cucurbitaceae) are cultivated throughout the world for their edible fruits, leaves, shoots and seeds. Among the species of the genus Momordica, there are three selected species that are used as vegetable, and for medicinal purposes, Momordica charantia L (Bitter melon), Mom...