Heterosis Breeding in Pumpkin

This book is about a research work on pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata). It summarizes the research entitled "Heterosis, combining ability, gene action for yield and quality traits in pumpkin ( Cucurbita moschata Duch. Ex Poir)". Pumpkin is a major vegetable crop and therefore, the demand of pumpkin fruit is increasing for vegetable as well as processing purpose. The heterosis breeding improvement is necessary to get high yielding varieties. Based upon this research it could be suggested that in crop improvement programme for pumpkin major emphasis should be given on fruit quality, fruit yield and its contributing traits. Evaluation of several genotypes is the basis tool for the selection of best one for new variety development. I hope, It will be helpful for the student and researcher in future for their research work in pumpkin.