Plant Science Professors Li Li and Micheal Mazourek weigh in on the science behind fall’s colorful pumpkins. From jack-o’-lanterns to pumpkin spiced lattes to pumpkin pie, there is no doubt that a majority of Americans enjoy eating and carving these traditionally orange pumpkins, especially in the fall. However, the coloration process is slightly different in vegetables like pumpkins, according to Prof. Li Li, plant science. According to Mazourek, there are at least three pumpkin species: Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita maxima. While pumpkins are typically orange, pumpkins can actually be many different colors.

Source: Daily Sun December 03, 2020 02:03 UTC