Cross-section of guava fruit. Guava cultivation, with origins in tropical regions of Central and South America, involves growing guava trees for their nutritious and flavourful fruits. This agricultural practice has since spread to various parts of the world...
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Cultural Practices
A. Propagation and Nursery Management Papaya cultivation in South Africa typically relies on seed propagation, where seeds are germinated in polybags, ready for transplanting at the 8–12-leaf stage after about six weeks. Approximately 100 g of seeds with 80%...
Papaya
Tropical papaya. Papaya (Carica papaya), known by various names across the globe, including papaw, pawpaw, and lechosa, is a tropical fruit that traces its origins to the lush landscapes of tropical America. With its small to large melon-like fruit, this...
Postharvest Handling
After washing, fruits undergo waxing, often using polyethylene and paraffin or carnauba and paraffin waxes. This selected wax serves several purposes, such as reducing internal browning symptoms of chilling injury, minimising water loss, enhancing fruit appearance,...
Cultural Practices
Cultural practices in pineapple cultivation encompass a range of techniques and activities aimed at ensuring healthy plant growth, maximising fruit yield, and maintaining overall field productivity. A. Planting Material and Propagation In commercial pineapple farming,...