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Kiwi

Kiwi fruit slices similar to the appearance of the Hayward cultivar   Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, kiwifruit was first cultivated in China and later brought to New Zealand in the early 20th century. It was renamed "kiwifruit" after New Zealand's...

Cultural Practices

A. Propagation and Nursery Management Olive trees are commonly propagated through various methods such as seed germination, cuttings (softwood, semi-hardwood, or hardwood), grafting, and tissue culture. Each method has its advantages and is chosen based on factors...

Olives

Olive grove in South Africa   Olives have a storied history dating back to around 6000 BC, originating in the Mediterranean basin and later spreading across regions such as Syria, Palestine, Crete, and beyond. Cultivated from the wild olive tree (Olea europaea),...

Cultivars

There are four main types of figs based on their cropping and pollination traits: Caprifig, Smyrna-type, San Pedro-type, and Common-type figs. Among these, Common-type figs make up 75% of the described cultivars, followed by Smyrna-type at 18%, San Pedro-type at 7%,...

Figs

Cross-section of a fig   The fig, an iconic fruit often vying with the apple in historical significance, has sparked debates among scholars as potentially humanity's first fruit. Fossilised remains dating back 5000 years, a mere 2000 years after recorded...