Snake gourd scientifically called as Tricosanthes cucumerina is a well-known plant, the fruit of which is mainly consumed as a vegetable. It is an annual climber and it is commonly called as snake gourd, viper gourd, snake tomato or long tomato. The fruit is usually consumed as a vegetable due to its good nutritional value. The fruit is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B and Vitamin C. It improves the appetite and acts as a tonic and stomachic and cures ...
The present book “A Text Book of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops” is extremely useful to undergraduate students, postgraduate students, research scholars, and teachers. This will also find favour among medicinal and aromatic research workers, extension workers and farmers of the country. The book covers different medicinal and aromatic crops which includes the cultivation aspects viz., soil, climate, varieties/hybrids, propagation, planting, spacing, ...