A Comprehensive Review on the Nutritional Value and Economic Potential of Coccinia grandis as a Promising Vegetable Crop

Md. Rofekuggaman¹ , Khadezatul Kubra² , Md. Habibullah Siddiki³

1. Dept. of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of agriculture, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
2. Dept. of Agricultural Extension, Ministry of agriculture, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
3. Dept. of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Habiganj Agricultural University, Habiganj 33oo, Bangladesh.

Section:Review Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.10 , Issue.11 , pp.132-137, Nov-2024

Online published on Nov 30, 2024

Copyright © Md. Rofekuggaman, Khadezatul Kubra, Md. Habibullah Siddiki . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
 

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Abstract :
Coccinia grandis (Ivy Gourd) is a lesser-known yet highly nutritious vegetable crop with significant potential to contribute to food security and sustainable agriculture. This comprehensive review evaluates the nutritional profile of Coccinia grandis, highlighting its rich content of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds that offer various health benefits, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Furthermore, the paper examines the agronomic performance of the crop, focusing on its adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and low-input farming systems, which make it suitable for smallholder farmers. In addition to its nutritional advantages, this review explores the economic feasibility of Coccinia grandis as a commercial crop. It assesses current market trends, consumer preferences, and potential for value-added products. The economic viability of cultivation is analyzed, with an emphasis on cost-efficiency, yield potential, and profitability in both local and international markets. The crop’s role in enhancing rural livelihoods and addressing food security in resource-limited settings is also discussed. Despite its promising attributes, challenges such as pest control, market awareness, and large-scale production barriers are identified. Opportunities for expanding cultivation, improving yield, and promoting Coccinia grandis as a valuable crop in modern diets are also highlighted. This review calls for further research to explore untapped nutritional and economic potentials and to overcome cultivation challenges, positioning Coccinia grandis as a promising crop for sustainable agriculture and economic development.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Coccinia grandis, Nutritional value, Economic potential, Sustainable agriculture, Vegetable crop

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