ABSTRACT
Melon, whose origin is thought to be Africa, is a morphologically diverse outcrossing species that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Snap melon is an important minor cucurbitaceous fruit vegetable of arid region. The fruits have a good amount of water and dietary fibres that help in relieving constipation and other digestive disorders. They are also used as a first aid treatment for burns and abrasions and as a natural moisturizer for the skin. Snap melon is a warm season crop predominantly grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Snap melon is grown on a wide range of soils but it grows best in well-drained sandy loam or loam soils rich in organic matter. Snap melon seed rate depends upon the sowing distance between rows and plants. A number of insect-pests and diseases attacks snap melon crop during the growing season. Some of the insect-pests and diseases along with their control measures are: red pumpkin beetle, spider mite, and fruit fly.
