Cantaloupe melons are rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids, which break down into vitamin A, also called retinol, in the human body. However, people with obesity tend to consume less of this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Various types of melons - Static Media/Shutterstock/Getty Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition.

The next time you bite into that perfect, sweet and succulent watermelon, you may want to appreciate that it's a product of millions of years of evolution in the making. In fact, the unique flavors ...

Question: I would love to be able to grow both zucchini and watermelon this year, but I am hesitant because of problems with cross-pollination in the past. Any tips? Seed to Supper online course ...

UNH professor emeritus of plant biology and genetics J. Brent Loy For a half-century, UNH professor emeritus of plant biology and genetics J. Brent Loy has been in pursuit of genetically ideal gourd.

Recently, scientists have making great strides in better understanding with the genomes sequenced of cucumber, watermelon, and melons. With these projects completed, a research team has performed the ...