Abstract

REVIEW: ON CUCUMIS CALLOCUS

Nikita K. Gadekar*, Pragati S. Raut, Bhagyashree Mokale and Dr. Gajanan S. Sanap

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Abstract

Cucumiscallosus (Rottl.) Cogn (Cucurbitaceae) is very common throughout the India and commonly known as ―Kothimbda‖ In Gujarat. Kothimbda is rich source of vitamin C (19.99 mg/100 g) to human beings Powdered seed of Cucumiscallosus (Rottl.) Cogn. (Cucurbitaceae) were subjected to successive soxhlet extraction with petroleum ether 60-80, benzene, chloroform, alcohol and water to get their respective extracts for detailed chemical analysis. These studies provide referential information for correct identification and standardization of this plant material Kachri [(Cucumiscallosus (Rottler) Cogn.)] is commonly known as bitter cucumber in English, kachri in Hindi, and karkati in Sanskrit and belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. Kachri, a feral species of India, has attracted the attention of muskmelon breeders as this species is reported to possess genes for resistance to fruit y and leaf-eating caterpillars, as well as genes for drought and eld resistance to a host of pests and diseases. This chapter presents an overview of kachri (C. callosus (Rottler) Cogn.) with respect to its potential uses, botany, taxonomy, distribution, and production technology for its successful cultivation.

Keywords: Cucumis callosus, seed, solvent extracts, physicochemical and phytochemical.