Seed protein electrophoresis studies in cucurbits – A review

Seed protein electrophoresis is increasingly being utilized as an additional approach for species identification and as a useful tool for tracing back the evolution of various groups of plants. This paper summarizes the main features of the seed protein profile-stability, uniformity and additive nature. In addition, the significance of this approach for resolving specific taxonomic and evolutionary problems in cucurbitaceous family has been pointed out.