Grapes: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Grapes: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Introduction Grapes are a significant horticultural crop with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Originating in the North-Western Himalayas, they have spread to North America, Europe, India, and Persia. Grapes thrive in various climatic conditions, requiring a hot and dry climate with optimum temperature (15–40°C) and rainfall (50–60 cm). They are propagated using … Read more

Apricot: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Apricot: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Introduction Apricots, also known as “the golden egg of the sun,” are a crucial fruit crop in dry temperate regions, originating from China and some indigenous to India. They thrive in Mediterranean climates, preferring well-drained, deep, and fertile soil with an alkaline pH. They can survive temperatures as low as 7°C but are sensitive to … Read more

Fig: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Fig: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Introduction Fig, an ancient fruit, is believed to have originated from western Asia and spread to other parts of the world through Mediterranean countries. Fig trees, a type of rubber tree, thrive in various climatic conditions, from mid-temperate to tropical and subtropical regions. They thrive in dry weather and light spring rains, but extreme hot … Read more

Cherries: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Cherries: Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

Introduction Cherry is an important temperate fruit crop. It has high economic value. However, the shelf life of cherries is limited. It belongs to the family “Rosaceae”. Cherries require low temperatures for more yield. Moreover, well-drained and Sandy loam are required for cherry plants to thrive with a pH ranging from 6-7.5. Root cuttings and … Read more

Pear: Nutritional composition and Health benefits

Pear: Nutritional composition and Health benefits

Introduction Pear is among the oldest cultivated plants in the world. It grows in various agroclimatic conditions and can tolerate temperatures from -26 to 46 degrees. That’s why it is known as a hardy crop. Fully mature pear trees attain a height of 10-13 m. The leaves on the tree are 2.5 cm in length … Read more

Apple : Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

 Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits of Apples

Introduction Apple, an important temperate fruit, is renowned for its health benefits due to its rich nutritional composition and phytochemistry. Highly produced in China, it is cholesterol-free and rich in flavonoids, anthocyanins, and dietary fiber. Apples also have therapeutic effects like cholesterol lowering, hypoglycaemic activity, and cardioprotection. They also aid in depression, obesity, constipation, and … Read more

Phytoremediation and its Mechanism

Phytoremediation and its Mechanism

Introduction Phytoremediation is a type of bioremediation in which plants are used to degrade or absorb contaminants to render soil, water, or air harmless. It also involves microbial activities to assist plants in remediating the pollutants. It has many advantages i.e. cost effective, involves little manpower, is aesthetically pleasing, accepted by surrounding residents. In this … Read more