1ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources Regional Station, KAU P.O., Thrissur-680656, Kerala, India
2ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India
3ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Marikunnu P.O., Kozhikode-673012, Kerala, India
4Baselius College, Kottayam-686001, Kerala, India
5ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hassaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru-560089, Karnataka, India
*Author for Correspondence: Email- Joseph.K@icar.gov.in
Online published on 9 April, 2018.
The eco-geographic distribution and taxonomy of 17 taxa of Cucumis L. was investigated based on the study of 978 herbarium sheets in seven major Indian herbaria and germplasm collection of 261 accessions. Distribution map was plotted based on authentic identification of herbarium specimens and field observations under natural conditions. Areas of higher concentration/richness have been worked out for individual taxon. Morphological, ecological, phenological features and economic importance are discussed. The ideal time for collection of germplasm is indicated.
Cucumis, Crop Wild Relatives, Distribution Map, Germplasm Collection, Herbarium Study, Phenology
