Гарбуз: біологія, технологія вирощування та переробки

Abstract

The monograph examines scientific approaches to optimizing elements of the technology of growing, storing, and processing pumpkin fruits. The origin, nutritional value, classification, botanical characteristics, and biological features of large-fruited (C. maxima) and muscat (C. moschata) pumpkin species are highlight- ed. A theoretical generalization and a new solution to the scientific task of improving the elements of the tech- nology for growing large-fruited and muscat pumpkins in the conditions of the Right Bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine are presented, which includes the following: selection of early ripening, highly productive varieties, effective growth regulators and plant placement schemes to increase yields and improve the quality of fruits at their storage and processing. The stages of organogenesis of culture were specified, the general adaptive capacity (GAP) and specific adaptive capacity (SAC) were evaluated, and indicators of ecological stability and plasticity of large-fruited and muscat pumpkin varieties were calculated. The pumpkin varieties that have the greatest selection value in terms of yield were determined. The economic efficiency was calculated and a bioenergetic assessment of pumpkin cultivation was carried out depending on the species, variety, application of growth regulators, and plant placement scheme. The monograph is intended for scientists, teachers, PhD competitors, masters, bachelors of agricultural institutions of higher education, and specialists in the field of cultivation and processing technology.