Valorization of watermelon fruit (Citrullus lanatus) byproducts: phytochemical and biofunctional properties with emphasis on recent trends and advances

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) a fruit crop, is an herbaceous creeping plant belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a tropical plant, mainly propagated by seeds and thrives best in warm areas. While the fruit pulp is consumed, seeds are often discarded. The continuously growing global market f...

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Main Author: Vinhas, Ana S. (author)
Other Authors: Silva, Carla Sousa e (author), Matos, Carla (author), Moutinho, Carla (author), Ferreira da Vinha, Ana (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Citrullus lanatus
Byproducts
Bioactive compounds
Biological activities
Toxicity
Functional food
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10284/9353
Country:Portugal
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