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Pumpkin production in Africa in recent times. Source: FAOSTAT, 2024.

Pumpkin production in Africa in recent times. Source: FAOSTAT, 2024.

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Figure 1. Major pumpkin producing countries globally in 2022. Source:...
Figure 4. Pumpkin production in Africa in recent times. Source:...
Figure 5. Regional production of pumpkin in Africa. Source: FAOSTAT, 2024
Pumpkin (Cucurbita ssp.): A neglected and underutilized crop with potential for production in Africa
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  • Mar 2025
The genus Cucurbita includes 20-27 species of which 5 are the most cultivated in the world. The 5 species are Cucurbita argyrosperma, Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita maxima D (giant/tropical/African pumpkin), C. moschata D (butternut/winter squash) and C. pepo L.(Courgette/Zucchini). Cucurbita moschata D, C. pepo L and C. maxima D are the most commo...
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