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

Nutritional Composition and Health benefits of Nuts

Nutritional Composition and Health benefits of Nuts

Nuts are increasingly recognized for their unique nutritional value, taste and health benefits. They are dry fruits with edible seeds and hard shells, with cashews, walnuts, almonds, chestnuts, pistachios, and hazelnuts being the most abundant. Nuts are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fibers, carotenoids, and phytosterols.  There are a lot of … Read more