Plant Growth Regulators in Cucurbitaceae: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Vegetative Growth, Sex Expression, Flowering, Yield and Fruit Quality
Ravneet Kaur & Jobanpreet Singh Maan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026
The Cucurbitaceae family encompasses some of the world's most economically significant vegetable and fruit crops, including cucumber, melon, watermelon, pumpkin, squash, and bitter gourd. Plant growth regulators (PGRs)—naturally occurring or synthetically applied compounds that m...
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10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55443