Watermelon,summer fruit

Introduction.

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) may be round or oblong in shape. It has a smooth skin and may vary in
colour from light green to dark green. Some varieties have stripes. The flesh may be white, creamy
yellow, pale red, red or dark red. Watermelon flesh is juicy and crunchy. It consists of 90% water.
Their seeds are usually black and embedded in the fruit. There are seedless varieties as well.

Watermelon varieties fall into three broad classes based on how the seed was developed:
open-pollinated, F1 hybrid and triploid (seedless).

Scientific name.

Citrullus lanatu

Benifits.

CONTAINING vitamins & there benifits are as follow-

• Vitamin A found in watermelon is important for optimal eye health and boosts immunity by enhancing the infection-fighting actions of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
• Vitamin B6 found in watermelon helps the immune system produce antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases. Vitamin B6 helps maintain normal nerve function and form red blood cells. The body uses it to help break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
• Vitamin C in watermelon can help to bolster the immune system's defenses against infections and viruses and can protect a body from harmful free radicals that can accelerate aging and conditions such as cataracts.
• A two-cup serving of watermelon is also a source of potassium*, a mineral necessary for water balance and found inside of every cell. People with low potassium levels can experience muscle cramps.