Introduced fruit crops from a broad geographical range have become established in Vietnam. Carambola (Averrhoa carambola), cucumber tree (A. bilimbi), durian, malay apple (Syzygium malaccense), mangosteen and tamarind have come from south and southeast Asia. Japan and China have contributed...

The following fruits are covered by MESFIN (Mediterranean Selected Fruits Inter-Country Network): avocados, guavas, mangoes, Annonaceae, Litchi, longans, dates, carambolas, pawpaws, pineapples, passion fruits, loquats, pomegranates, persimmons, feijoas and figs. Production of these fruits in Egypt, ...

Future production possibilities of non-citrus tropical fruits in the Mediterranean basin are discussed. The paper focuses in particular on avocado, mango, guava, cherimoya, date, pineapple, papaya, macadamia, litchi, passion fruit, carambola and longan.

Several Mediterranean and tropical fruits have been analysed in order to assess their antioxidant activity compared with that of common food additives (butylated hydroxyanisole [BHA], butylated hydroxytoluene [BHT] and propyl gallate). Among Mediterranean fruits, red grape and plum were more...

The commercial potential of tropical fruits in the subtropics is reviewed with regard to 4 basic questions: (1) can the species survive? (2) are conditions suitable for good flower initiation and development? (3) are conditions suitable for balanced growth and production? and (4) can good quality...

The current status of 9 Mediterranean fruit crops in terms of their production, world trade, cultural aspects, management practices, cultivars, associated pests and important products is discussed. The following fruits are covered: olive (Olea europaea), mandarin (Citrus reticulata), fig (Ficus ...

This proceedings contains 47 papers providing information on the recent advances in the breeding, genetics, cultivation, processing and storage of pomegranates and other minor Mediterranean fruit crops, such as black myrtle (Myrtus communis), capers (Capparis spinosa) and prickly pear (Opuntia...

The historical development, present situation and future prospects for the cultivation of tropical and subtropical fruits in European Mediterranean areas, the Canary Islands the Azores and Madeira are examined with particular attention to avocado, cherimoya, mango, pawpaw, banana and pineapple....

Twenty-three olive trees were found to grow in traditional orchard sites in the Negev Highlands desert, southern Israel. Their location was marked on maps, and their growth, morphology, biology, preservation and survival was monitored. Some of them are presently maintained by the Bedouin population ...

Countries of the East Mediterranean Levant region historically situated along the ancient Silk Roads are experiencing the likely worst drought of the past nine centuries. Climate change is projected to accentuate the water deficit in this region, reduce the length of growing seasons causing...