Momordica charantia L.(bitter melon or bitter gourd)is a flowering vine of family cucurbitaceae.It is a tropical plant that is widely cultivated i Asia,India,East Africa and South America for its intensely bitter fruits.It is a climbing perennial that usually grows up to 5 cm,and bears elongated fruits with a knobby surface.It is a useful medicinal and vegetable plant for human health and one of the most promising plant for diabetes. Bitter melon is a powerful nutrient-dense plant composed of a complex array of beneficial compounds.These include bio-active chemicals,vitamins,minerals and antioxidants which all contribute to its remarkable versatility in treating a wide range of illness. Based on the multitude of medical conditions that it can treat ,scientists are more and more interested in studying its bio-active compounds and their actions on the body This book is a comprehensive study of medicinal plant Momordica charantia L.Main emphasis is on in vitro studies of M.charantia which includes complete regeneration of plant and production of bioactive compounds from callus cultures.
