Relationship between carotenoids content and flower or fruit flesh colour of winter squash (Cucurbita maxima Duch.)

The aim of this study was to find relationship betw een colour parameters of winter squash flower or fruit flesh and carotenoids conten t in these parts of a plant. In 2000 ‐ 2004 767 plants of different fruit flesh and flower colour were investigated. Total carotenoids and β-carotene content in flowers and fruits were analyz ed and flower and fruit flesh colour were measured in CIE system. For prediction