Biological properties of the genus Melo Mill. – melon

The biological characteristics and economic importance of the genus Melo Mill. - Melons from the Cucurbitaceae Juss. - Pumpkin family were studied. The Pumpkin family - Cucurbitaceae Juss. includes 965 species belonging to 95 genera. In the flora of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, 9 species belonging to 8 genera are widespread in the cultivated and wild flora. Melon is a plant with sweet, edible and fleshy fruits. One species ( Melo sativus Sager. ex M. Roem. - Common melon ) is widespread in the cultivated flora of the Republic. Melon evaporates a lot of water, but due to its powerful root system, it is resistant to drought. With prolonged soil moisture, the melon roots rot and the plant dies. Maintenance work consists of softening the soil between and within rows, weed control, thinning, watering, fertilizing, and fighting diseases and pests. The use of organic and mineral fertilizers in accordance with the instructions creates the basis for the growth of healthy plants that are resistant to diseases and pests. The effect of some biologically active substances contained in the plant has been studied. In medicine, melon is used against cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and kidney disease.