Mango: Mangifera indica F: Anacardiaceae 2n = 40 · Ripe mango is rich source of vitamin A and C. · Baneshan – leading commercial variety – Succeptible to mangohoppers. Rumani – Attractive commercial table variety. Neelum – Suitable for long distant transport Alphonso – Leading commercial variety of Maharashtra. · …
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HORTICULTURE · Fruits and vegetables are also recognized as protective foods. · Loss of sensitivity of skin, paralysis, enlargement of heart, loss of appetite – Vitamin B2 (Thiamine). · Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) required for growth and health of the skin abundantly prevent in pomegranate. · Deficiency of phosphorus leads to bleeding of …
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z Climatic Zones Of Horticultural Crops Climate is one of the important complex factors which influence the fruit production. It includes several basic environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall, humidity and light. The Indian union fruit growing zones are based on the climatic factors. These zones are tropical, Sub-tropical, temperate and arid zone. …
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Soil and climate of Horticulture crops The Climate and soil have important role played in growth of the plant. Fruit growers should have knowledge of the effect of various soil and climatic conditions on fruit growing. Horticulture crops cannot be grown in all type of soil and climate. Hence zone wise cultivation …
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Scope Of Horticulture Crops India, with its diverse soil and climate comprising several agro- ecological regions, provides an opportunity to grow a variety of horticultural crops. These crops form a significant part of total agriculture produce in the country comprised of fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamentals, medicinal and aromatic crops, plantation crops, spices and …
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Horticultural crops and Human Nutrition Fruits and vegetables play an important role in balanced diet. These provide not only energy rich food but also provide vital protective nutrients/elements and vitamins. Comparatively fruits and vegetables are the cheapest source of natural nutritive foods. Since most of Indians are vegetarians, the incorporation …
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