Across from Dunkin’ Donuts, an antique yellow Colonial is home to a world of exotic spices, South Asian spiky squashes called bitter gourd and dumplings called "momos," a beloved street food in Nepal.

Scientists have discovered what could be one of the most bitter substances known to date. The potent chemical compound comes ...

As snake gourds get older, their flesh becomes tougher and more bitter and their rind turns dark red and hardens ... By nature, botanists are easily excited when it comes to plants, but whether you ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens.

Owing to its high fibre content, bottle gourd massively helps digestion, prevents constipation, and supports a healthy gut. Since bottle gourd is 90 per cent water and contains few calories ...