Physiological, anatomical and quality indexes of root tuber formation and development in chayote (Sechium edule)

Abstract Background Chayote is an underutilized species of Cucurbitaceae. It is rich in nutrients such as protein, minerals, phenols and its extracts have anti-cardiovascular and anti-cancer effects, making it a versatile plant for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Although research on its root...

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Main Authors: Shaobo Cheng, Yuhang Liu, Lihong Su, Xuanxuan Liu, Qianwen Chu, Zhongqun He, Xiaoting Zhou, Wei Lu, Chengyao Jiang, Wangang Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04427-0