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...

Information on the pollination requirements (including pollinators, pollenizers and the minimum number of plants of a fruit species or cultivar required for successful pollination and fruit production) is important when planning agroforestry projects on small farms, but such information is often...

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 " 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...

Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit the oxidation processes and protect cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. Phytochemical and antioxidant activity screening has been done to 31 types of fruits peel extract. Phytochemical screening performed to determine the pharmacological active...

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...

Meloidogyne enterolobii (syn. M. mayaguensis) has been reported to cause severe damage in commercial guava orchards and other plants in Central and South American countries. Considering the risk of introduction and dissemination of this pest in the European region, M. enterolobii was placed on the...

Thailand produces various tropical and subtropical fruits such as durian, rambutan, mangosteen, papaya, guava, coconut, orange, banana and pineapple, all of which are as nutritious as they are delicious. A large number of cultivars, combined with the culinary art of the Thai people, enabled Thai ...

Qualitative and quantitative analyses of fruit sugars were made for 25 cvs and 13 cvs of several temperate and sub-tropical species, and tropical species, respectively. Cherry, apricot, plum, nectarine and peach all contained glucose as the main component, fructose, sucrose and sorbitol (the last...

The findings of research on fruit biochemistry of mangoes, bananas, grapes, pawpaws, pineapples, sapodillas, oranges, jackfruits, guavas, Annona, ber [Ziziphus mauritiana] and phalsa [Grewia subinaequalis] are reported.