This paper discusses fruit production in India, particularly for tropical and subtropical fruits (Mangifera indica, Musa sapientum [Musa paradisiaca], Citrus reticulata, Citrus sinensis, Citrus aurantiifolia, Carica papaya, Psidium guajava, Vitis vinifera, Ananas comosus, Manilkara zapota, Litchi...

The major tropical fruit producing countries in the ASEAN region are the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. During the period 1996-2005, production of major tropical fruits in the ASEAN region has increased by 45.5% to 28.7 million tonnes, accounting for about 10% of total world production. The...

All the tropical fruit consumed in Turkey has been imported with the exception of banana (partial) and avocado. Banana, pineapple, coconut, avocado and mango are major tropical fruit species among this importation. Importations of the other tropical crops are limited due to sensitivity to...

The projected population of India is likely to reach nearly 1.74 billion by 2050. To feed this population there would be a demand of some 199 million tons (Mt) of vegetables and 146 Mt of fruits. Arid horticulture not only ensures sustainable return from the field but it also, to some extent, helps ...

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, ...

The hot arid regions in India is spread in an area of 31.7 m ha, majority area being in Rajasthan (61%). The great Indian Thar desert is also located in this region. This region receives vary low rain fall with erratic distribution. Presence of harsh climatic condition such as high...

This issue presents studies on the leaf area estimation in lychees by means of allometric relationships, dehydration and spraying of buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), quality index and harvest maturity of Eugenia cibrata fruits, Gonodonta (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) species defoliating sugar apple and...

The production of bananas and other tropical fruit crops in the subtropics is highly influenced by climate. In the case of bananas, climate causes undesirable physiological phenomena and long cropping cycles, despite which yields obtained in the subtropics can be excellent. True tropical fruits...

This book provides an up-to-date review of the state of the art in tropical and subtropical fruit production systems. It focuses on the most successful strategies to ensure long-term sustainability in cultivation of tropical woody species, including careful soil management and optimal soil...

Taiwan's scientists have bred and released a number of fruit cultivars last decade, including papaya, Indian jujube, pineapple, wax apple, guava, mango, lychee, sugar apple pitaya and carambola. These new cultivars provide a richer choice of healthy products and better fruit quality that enrich the ...