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- Cucumeropsis_mannii abstract "Cucumeropsis mannii is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Vernacular names for this crop include egusi-itoo and white seed melon. This crop is often referred to as “the real egusi” given its long history in West Africa, dating back 4,000 years. This crop is primarily harvested for its large white seeds called egusi-itoo. The seeds are commonly processed into soups and oil products, and are also eaten individually as a snack. Benefits of Cucumeropsis mannii crops are many. The crop thrives in harsh climates and high yields are attainable in barren landscapes. Pests and disease are rarely a problem for farmers of this crop. Further benefits include increased soil quality through ground cover and suppression of weeds. This crop also holds significant nutritional value. Oil makes up 44% of the seed, where 30% is protein rich in essential amino acids. The seed is an excellent vegetable protein, and is ideal for battling nutritional debilitations. High in essential vitamins and minerals, egusi-itoo compliments the starch and grain diet of most Africans. Despite the crops obvious advantages, Cucumeropsis mannii remains an underutilized tool for nutritional intervention in Africa.Cucumeropsis mannii is a species of melon native to tropical Africa west of the East African Rift, where it is grown for food and as a source of oil. Its common names include egusi in Yoruba and agushi in Hausa. In English it is known as Mann's cucumeropsis and white-seed melon. It produces climbing vines up to 4 meters long which are covered in stiff hairs. The heart-shaped or roughly palmate leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and 14 wide. It bears small yellow male and female flowers with petals under a centimeter in length. The fruit is egg-shaped or an elongated ovate shape, up to about 19 centimeters long and 8 wide, and cream in color with green streaks. The fruit and white seeds are edible. The plant is grown more often for the seed oil than for the fruit.".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii binomialAuthority Charles_Victor_Naudin.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii class Eudicots.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii division Flowering_plant.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii family Cucurbitaceae.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii genus Cucumeropsis.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii kingdom Plant.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii order Cucurbitales.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii order Rosids.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii synonym "Cladosicyos edulis".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii synonym "Cucumeropsis edulis".
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- Cucumeropsis_mannii wikiPageExternalLink research-paper-1212.php?rp=P12475.
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- Cucumeropsis_mannii binomial "Cucumeropsis mannii".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii binomialAuthority Charles_Victor_Naudin.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii familia Cucurbitaceae.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii genus "Cucumeropsis".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii hasPhotoCollection Cucumeropsis_mannii.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii ordo Cucurbitales.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii regnum "Plantae".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii species "C. mannii".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii synonyms "Cladosicyos edulis".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii synonyms "Cucumeropsis edulis".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii unrankedClassis Eudicots.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii unrankedDivisio Flowering_plant.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii unrankedOrdo Rosids.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii subject Category:Cucurbitaceae.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii subject Category:Melons.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type EdibleFruit107705931.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Food107555863.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Fruit113134947.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Matter100020827.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Melon107755411.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Melons.
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- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Produce107705711.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type ReproductiveStructure111675842.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Solid115046900.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Whole100003553.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Eukaryote.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Plant.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Species.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type FloweringPlant.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Plant.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii type Organism.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii comment "Cucumeropsis mannii is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Vernacular names for this crop include egusi-itoo and white seed melon. This crop is often referred to as “the real egusi” given its long history in West Africa, dating back 4,000 years. This crop is primarily harvested for its large white seeds called egusi-itoo. The seeds are commonly processed into soups and oil products, and are also eaten individually as a snack. Benefits of Cucumeropsis mannii crops are many.".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii label "Cucumeropsis mannii".
- Cucumeropsis_mannii sameAs m.0404v76.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii sameAs Q5192429.
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- Cucumeropsis_mannii sameAs Cucumeropsis_mannii.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii wasDerivedFrom Cucumeropsis_mannii?oldid=598629544.
- Cucumeropsis_mannii isPrimaryTopicOf Cucumeropsis_mannii.