11 Home Remedies for a Sore Throat. A sore throat can be caused by lots of things. It is usually defined by pain or irritation in the throat, and is often a result of inflammation. In some cases it might be caused by trauma (whereby the tissue has been damaged), or by an illness or condition.
In 2013, the world production of melons, including cantaloupes, was 29.4 million tonnes, with China accounting for 49% of the total (14.4 million tonnes). Other significant countries growing cantaloupe in 2013 were Turkey, Iran, Egypt and India, which each grew 1 to 1.7 million tonnes.
Honeydew and Cantaloupe are types of muskmelon that belong to the gourd family. Honeydew originates from West Africa, while cantaloupe originates from Persia (Iran). Cultivation of honeydew and cantaloupe started roughly 4000 years ago. Both plants grow on the well-drained, sandy soil.