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Pomegranate farming is popular in the state of Maharashtra General information about Pomegranate farming Scientific name Scientific name is of Pomegranate is – Punica granatum L Family Pomegranate belongs to Family – Punicaceae Origin The oigin of Pomegranate is considered to be in – Iran You may also like to read – Mango : King of fruits Pomegranate – Countries and states Pomegranate farming is done in many countries like – Spain, Morocco, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Myanmar, China, USA, and India. Country which ranks first in pomegranate cultivation in the world is – India States where pomegranate plantation is […]

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Ber is one of a hardiest fruit crop. It is popular in India and is known as Indian jujube..! Botanical Name Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana L) Family Rhamnaceae Nutrition Ber is a rich source of vitamin C, proteins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus and iron. Ber fruit contain 13 to 20 percent TSS and 0.2 to 1.0 percent acidity. It contains Vitamin C (120 mg l00g of pulp), protein (0.94%), calcium (0.03%), and phosphorus (0.036%), iron (1.14%), p-carotene (Vit. A) 80 ug/l00g pulp also contain about 5.50% sucrose, 1.50 glucose and 2.0% fructose sugars. Also read our  various related articles under […]

Introduction Citrus comprises many species of economic commercially cultivated groups including lemons, limes, sweet oranges, mandarins etc. Economic Importance Citrus group of fruits are rich in vitamin C, A, B and phosphorus Orange is consumed fresh or in the form of juice, jam, squash and syrup. It is the main source of peel oil, citric acid and cosmetics which have international market value Citrus industry in India is the third largest fruit industry of the country after mango and banana. India ranks ninth among top orange producing countries contributing 3% to the world’s total orange production. Only 1.72% of the […]

Introduction Fruits crops and their chromosome numbers varies in nature. Given below are various fruit crops with their chromosome numbers at a glance Also read our various related articles under AGRICULTURE AT A GLANCE Series Famous names of crops at a glance Botanical names of crops at a glance And many more…. Fruit crops and 2n = Fruit crops Chromosome number 2n= Mango 40 Guava 22 Papaya 18 Banana 22,33,44 Grape 38 Mandarin 18 Sweet Orange 18 Lime/kagzi lime 18 Lemon 18 Grape Fruit 18 Sour Orange 18 Sweet Lime/sweet lemon 18 Pummelo 18 Jackfruit 56 Jamun 40 Litchi 30 […]

Introduction Watch this short video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4gIJtDVQj5w Date Palm is a nutritive fruit rich in sugar and iron and predominantly seen in desert oasis The flesh contains 60 – 65 percent sugar, 2 percent protein, 2.5 per cent fibre, 0.4 per cent fat and 2 per cent mineral matter It is a good source of easily assimilable iron (7.3 mg/100g) and hence prescribed to anemic patients along with honey Botanical name Botanical name of Date palm is Phoenix dactylifera Family Family of date palm is Palmae Origin It is believed to have originated in countries around persian gulf such as Iraq […]

Watch this short video on Ultimate guide to Banana cultivation in India Ultimate guide to Banana cultivation in India is one of very important topics because Banana is one of the oldest fruit known to mankind and also important food for man. It is a Rich source of energy and provides 137 K. Ca/100g of energy. It is a good natural laxative and consumed on a lage scale by body builders to flush out toxins generated by supplements in their body Botanical name & Family Botanical name of Banana is Musa sp. Edible bananas are mostly hybrids of the two […]

Statewise cultivated different varieties of Banana are given as below Karnataka – Robusta, Rasthali, Dwarf Cavendish, Poovan, Monthan, Elakkibale Kerala – Nendran (Plantain), Palayankodan (Poovan), Rasthali, Monthan, Red Banana, Robusta Andhra Pradesh – Dwarf Cavendish, Rasthali, Robusta, Amritpant, Thellachakrakeli, Chakrakeli, Monthan, Karpoora Poovan and Yenagu Bontha Tamil Nadu – Robusta, Virupakshi, Rad Banana, Poovan, Rasthali, Monthan, Karpuravalli, Nendran, Sakkai, Peyan, Matti Assam – Jahaji, Chini Champa, Malbhog, Honda, Manjahaji, Borjahaji (Robusta), Chinia (Manohar), Kanchkol, Bhimkol, Digjowa, Kulpait, Jatikol and Bharat Moni Jharkhand – Basrai, Singapuri Bihar – Chinia , Dwarf Cavendish, Alpon, Chini Champa, Kothia, Malbhig, Muthia, Gauria Gujarat – […]

There are certain specific operations which are carried out in Banana crop which are responsible for increasing the quality and productivity of Banana These special operations are given as below You may also like to read our other related articles – Papaya Cultivation: Comprehensive study Notes; Agristudent.com Brinjal / Egg Plant Cultivation: Info at a glance | Agristudent.com Banana cultivation in India; Ultimate Guide Citrus Cultivation Disorders of Fruits and Vegetables with causes at a glance Pomegranate: Farming Info at a Glance | Agristudent.com Ripening, Climacteric & Non climacteric fruits; Info at a glance | Agristudent.com

scientific name of Mango is -(Mangifera indica). It is Called as the king of fruits. It has been grown in India since ancient times. India shares more than 50 % of total production in the world. It contributes more than 35 % of the total fruit production in India. State which ranks first in mango production in India is Andhra Pradesh. While Uttar Pradesh tops area-wise. Soil requirement It requires a soil woth good drainage. PH of soil should be slightly acidic. It does not do well in soils whose PH is beyond 7.5 It does not do well in […]