Pumpkin varieties and hybrids released in Moldova, suitable for processing

In the process of improving crop varieties, an essential role belongs to the fruit quality, which is expressed by biological and nutritional value of raw material used in fresh or processed condition, Plant disease resistance, high productivity, good morphological and other agricultural features are also important. We have presented the results of technical evaluation of five varieties of pumpkin (Maslicinaia 75, Gleisdorfer olkurbis, frown Prince F 1) are grown in the Republic of Moldova. The chemical, physical and technical indexes of fresh pumpkin depending on the variety were investigated. According to the results the variety of products obtained from processing pumpkin (nectars, marinades, candied fruits, pumpkin seed oil) was selected.