The Melon tree, papaya or papita (Carica papaya) belonging to the family Caricaceae seems to have been introduced into China as an Indian plant, even though this tropical plant is a native of Mexico. It came to India via Malacca in the 16th century. It has gained the greatest popularity in Hawaii. In India there […]
Cultivation of Papaya in India | Fruits | Horticulture
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Cultivation of Temperate Nuts | Fruits | Horticulture
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In this article we will discuss about the cultivation of temperate nuts. After cashew-nut and peanut, walnut Juglans regia, (family Juglandaceae) is the next most important nut produced in India. The wood of the tree is used for carvings and for making butts of guns and cabinets of highest quality. The bark is used by […]
Varieties of Mango Found in India | Fruits | Horticulture
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The number of varieties of mango found in India is great. In fact, there are too many varieties. The number of commercial varieties is estimated at over 1,000. In most other countries the commercial varieties are poly-embryonic. For example, the famous varieties Cambodiana, Carabao, Piko and Victoria from South-East Asia and the Philippines are poly-embryonic. […]