Cucurbits are an increasingly important component of the human diet and indeed, the worldwide production of the major species such as cucumber, watermelon and melons has increased in last few years. This rise has been mainly possible by the increases in yields due to the genetic improvement of the cultivars and the optimization of the growing systems and management practices worldwide. This book is a compendium of twenty six chapters written by leading experts who have made significant contributions to cucurbits. This book will be immense value to students, teachers, researchers as well as scientists engaged in cucumber, watermelon and melons