This paper provides a review of the research works on fungal, bacterial, viral and phytoplasmal diseases of aonla (Phyllanthus emblica), bael (Aegle marmelos), ber (Ziziphus mauritiana), pomegranate, fig, jackfruit, karonda (Carissa carandas), phalsa (Grewia asiatica), date palm (Phoenix...

The Philippines has more than 300 edible fruit and nut species but only a few are commercially cultivated. In terms of volume of production, banana, pineapple, and mango are the major fruits grown, followed by Citrus, papaya, jackfruit, and durian. Unlike major annual food crops like rice and...

This book gives a comprehensive account of about 100 major diseases or disorders of fruits and fruit trees of subtropical and tropical regions. Disease of citrus, pome and stone fruits, mango, banana, grapevines and grapes, guava, pawpaw, strawberry, coconut palms, pineapple, pomegranate, litchi, ...

Until recently, most Thai fruit cultivars were improved by chance seedlings and selected by Thai farmers. However, some commercial cultivars were selected and improved by plant breeders. A durian breeding program was commenced by the Department of Agriculture in 1956. Eighteen cultivars were...

The B genome of Musa cultivars contain several infectious endogenous sequences of Banana streak virus (BSV) that constrains bunch growth and harvest. BSV can be easily transmitted into the banana plant by mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) which are known to subsist on banana and other plantain. Several...

Numerous brief progress reports on research projects in the departments and main and branch stations include the following: Agricultural Economics, pp. 30-7: Systems of citrus harvesting, handling and transport. Agricultural Engineering, pp. 38-40: Mechanical harvesting of cabbages, tomatoes and...

This paper provides an overview of the various ways of microbially controlling the mite and insect pests of tropical tree fruits (especially citrus, bananas, coconuts, mangoes, as well as guavas, pawpaws and pineapples) using entomopathogens (including insect viruses, entomopathogenic bacteria,...

A survey has been conducted to assess the diversity and occurrence of major vegetables and fruits cultivated in Aanbukhaireni rural municipality of Tanahun district, Nepal during spring season of 2019. The surveyed areas were Satrasayaphant, Baradiphant and Dumridanda of ward no (WN) 1, Yeklephant, ...

Tropical fruits are a botanically diverse group of fruits indigenous to tropical regions. At the moment, most of the major tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, durian, and papaya account for approximately 75 percent of global fresh tropical fruit production. In Malaysia, cultivation and...

Division of Plant Industry (pp. 10-27): Agriculture Branch: Soil moisture/soil nutrient interactions, fertilizer and irrigation trials, control of blue mould and leaf miner in tobacco; navy bean variety trial. Horticulture Branch: Nutrition, stock-scion and soil management trials, growth substance...