The cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae, or gourd family), which include squash, pumpkin, melon, cucumber, and watermelon, have long been of economic significance. As sources of vegetables, fruit, and seeds rich in oils and protein, they have the potential of making an even larger contribution toward meeting the needs of humankind. This book, consisting of 37 papers by 50 cucurbit specialists, emphasizes the practical importance of cucurbit investigation, and also provides a broad overview of the family.
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David M. Bates is Professor of Botany, L. H. Bailey Hortorium at Cornell University. Richard W. Robinson is Professor of Horticultural Sciences, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, a division of Cornell University. Charles Jeffrey is Principal Scientific Officer at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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