Global production and demand for tropical fruits continues to grow each year as consumers are enticed by the exotic flavors and potential health benefits that these fruits possess. Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) are often responsible for the juicy, fresh aroma of tropical fruits. This poses a...

The " etiolated shoot " or " etiolation " method of propagation is described in an earlier paper. Malay. agric. J., 1934, 22: 58-62, H.A., 1934, 4: 2: 279. The experiments were started in July 1932 at Serdang and have been continued there and at other stations throughout Malaya. The present paper...

Mangoes, bananas, guanabanas [Annona muricata], mamey sapotes [Pouteria sapota], pineapples, pawpaws, caimitos [Chrysophyllum cainito], jicamas [Pachyrhizus erosus], guavas, carissas [Carissa sp.], litchis, starfruits [carambolas], sapodillas, oranges, grapefruits and lemons were placed in...

This paper presents the subtropical and tropical fruits traded in the city of Iași (Romania): lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, olives, figs, kiwi, pistachio, fizalis, carobs, pomegranates, bananas, avocado, pineapple, coconuts, dates, mango, papaya, maracuja, opuntia, litchi, carambola and sweet...

A summary sheet is provided of controlled atmosphere (CA) requirements of 31 fruits, with information on temperature range, % O₂, % CO₂ and notes on commercial use. This is followed by more detailed information, with selected references, on each of these species. The fruits covered comprise...

The study analyzed the trends, growth rates of area, production and yield of major fruits in Chittagong region and identified factors contributing to output growth during 1993/94-2009/10 using secondary data. The fruits under study were mango, jackfruit, litchi, guava, banana, papaya, ber, pomelo, ...

Parasitoids are important natural control agents of tephritids and knowledge about the tritrophic relationships can support the management of these pests. This study aimed to estimate of parasitism indexes in fruit flies in 21 plant species and identify the species of parasitoids associated, in...

Total imports of tropical and subtropical fruits into France (excluding citrus fruits) saw a 4% decline from 595 956 t in 1987 to 572 476 t in 1988. In global terms, demand increased for small tropical fruits such as mangoes, guavas, mangosteens (6326 to 7167 t), pawpaws (540 to 751 t), and litchi...

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 study revealed that, majority of the horticultural queries of farmers were from the jurisdiction of MPKV and were on pomegranate followed by citrus, banana, papaya, mango, sapota and guava, watermelon, fig, anola, santra, mosambi, custard apple and tamarind. The information regarding...