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» Aceria guerreronis - Provides photographs and a description of the coconut mite, with information on its distribution, life history, ecology, hosts, damage, economic importance and management.
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» The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) - Cranberry history, images, associations, publications, recipes, genetics, statistics, market information, news, pests, weeds, diseases, and reference resources.
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» Avocado: Post-Harvest Operations - Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, cooling system, storage, transportation systems and processing.
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» AvocadoSource.com - News, information, links and chat for avocado growers in many of the leading growing nations.
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» Blue Honeysuckle: Lonicera caerulea - Information on this crop, grown for its fruit, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
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» Blueberries: Vaccinium spp. - Information on this crop, its taxonomy, history, world production, botanical description, culture, harvesting and nutrition.
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» The Breadfruit Institute - Project of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii. Includes uses, research, varieties, mission, and resources
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» Coconut, Arecanut and Cocoa - Information on the selection of seed and grafting material and care of nursery stock, establishing and maintaining a plantation and possible inter-cropping systems.
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» Coconut Genetic Resources Network (COGENT) - Information on this project to improve coconut production and increase incomes in developing countries through improved cultivation and utilization of the coconut and its products.
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» Crop Profile for Pineapples in Hawaii - General production information on this crop, the cultural practices involved, insect pests, diseases, nematodes, weeds and their control. [PDF]
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» Date Palm Cultivation - Information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on all aspects of date production.
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» Durian Production - Information on all aspects of growing this fruit in the Philippines including varieties specially suited to the country. [PDF]
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» European Collection of Minor Fruit Trees - European Union project collects varieties of minor fruits cultivated around the Mediterranean. Holdings include cornelian cherry, figs, loquat, medlar, pomegranate, sorbus, strawberry tree. Description of project, database of holdings, descriptions and photographs of plants.
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» Fruit Crops: Tropical and Sub-Tropical Fruits - Information from India on the cultural requirements, varieties and harvesting of bananas, mango, citrus, grape, guava, papaya, pineapple, pomegranate, avocado, cashew, jackfruit, loquat, mangosteen and litchi.
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» Fruit Facts - Fact sheets for about twenty little known fruits that can be grown in California with a description of each, its culture and a list of suitable cultivars.
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» Fruit of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas - Information from India on the cultural requirements, varieties, management, pest control and harvesting of fruit from the date palm, phalsa, custard-apple, bullock’s-heart, aonia, fig and jamun.
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» Fruit Tree Propagation - Article from Wikipedia on both bud grafting and whip and tongue grafting, and suitable rootstocks to use for apples, pears, cherries and plums.
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» Fruits of Warm Climates - Detailed descriptions of the fruits that grow in warmer and tropical climates. An online book.
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» Garden Huckleberries - These fruiting plants are semi-tropical annuals of the family Solanaceae and not closely related to the American huckleberry. Article on their cultivation.
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» Growing Blueberries - Information on soils, site preparation, planting, pruning and managing this crop with a list of cultivars suitable for growing in West Virginia.
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» Growing Blueberries - Plenty of information on this crop with instuctions on planting and growing, pruning and problems.
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» Growing Cranberries - Information on preparing the land and establishing this crop, tending the fields and harvesting.
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» Growing Rhubarb - Article on establishing this crop, growing it on, forcing it and details of the various cultivars available.
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» Growing Rhubarb - Information on soil preparation, planting this crop, care over the years, forcing, harvesting and the varieties available.
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» Guapple - This is a non-seasonal variety of guava with an extra large fruit. Illustrated information on growing it in the Philippines, from propagation to harvesting the fruit. [PDF]
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» Guyabano - This small tree originated in tropical America but is now much cultivated in the Philippines. Illustrated information on its cultivation including propagation, fertilization, pest and disease control and its uses. [PDF]
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» Home Orchard Management - Plenty of information on planning and layout, planting, cultural management, pest management and varieties, with a fruit grower’s dictionary and calendar. [PDF]
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» How Cranberries Grow - Article following the cultivation of these fruit in the bogs of Massachusetts throughout the year.
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» ISAFRUIT - A European Integrated Research Project that focuses on all aspects of fruit.
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» Jackfruit - Information on this tree, its description, culture and cultivars.
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» Jackfruit - A complete guide to the cultivation of this crop, widely grown in the Philippines, with recipes for some of the products that can be made from the fruit. [PDF]
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» Leaf Analysis of Tree Fruits - Chemical analysis of foliage can help determine whether the plant is suffering from any nutrient deficiencies. West Virginia University Experimental Farm offers a service to do this. [PDF]
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» Mangosteen - This fruit is native to Southeast Asia and known for its appealing flavor and natural healing attributes. Provides information on the tree, its cultivation, uses and constituents.
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» Mangosteen - Article discussing the nutritional qualities of this delicious fruit, its soil and climatic requirements, culture and management, pests, diseases and harvesting. [PDF]
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» Mangosteen.com - Information on history, science, folklore, culture. Also photos and nutritional uses.
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» New Jersey Fruit Focus - Includes newsletter, research reports, news, and commercial tree fruit production guide.
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» New Plants for Florida: Blueberry - Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality.
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» New Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit - Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality.
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» Papaya Production - Illustrated information on growing this fruit in the Philippines, the varieties available, plantation management, harvesting, pests and diseases and their control. [PDF]
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» Pawpaw Planting Guide - Information on the climate and site requirements, propagation and cultivation of the native American pawpaw, Asimina triloba.
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» Pawpaw: Post-harvest Operations - Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, packing and packaging materials, cooling system, storage, transportation system and processing.
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» Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide - Online information on diseases, pests, natural enemies, chemical management, integrated pest management, harvest and postharvest handling, cider production and farm management, establishing an orchard, choosing a tree fruit nursery, caring for nonbearing trees, and maintaining bearing orchards.
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» Pineapple: Ananas comosus - Much information on this crop, its origins and distribution, varieties, culture, harvesting, storing and uses for food and other purposes.
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» Plant Health Propagation Scheme - This UK scheme aims to provide commercial growers with planting material descended from proven, healthy, vigorous stock. It covers soft fruits and top fruits, hops and cobnuts. [PDF]
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» Propagation - Discusses several ways to increase fruit stocks including taking cuttings, layering, grafting and budding and the all important selection of rootstocks.
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» Pruning and Training - Information on these techniques to help maximise production from the orchard, including how to deal with abandoned or neglected trees.
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» Quest for Quince - The quince is a less-known relative of pears and apples. Researchers at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository are seeking further cultivars to include in their collection of genetic material. [PDF]
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» Quince: Cydonia oblonga - Description of this tree and its uses, its cultivation and propagation, cultivars and possible sources in the UK and US. Also similar information on the pineapple guave, Acca sellowiana
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» Quince Growing - Information on cultivation of the common quince, Cydonia oblonga, including the necessary climate, soils, site, propagation, establishment of orchards and the varieties available.
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» Rare Fruit - Volodymyr Mezhenskyj provides information on unusual edible fruits, with photographs of barberry, cornelian cherry, Japanese quince, hawthorn, rowan, sea buckthorn and others. In English, Ukrainian and Russian.
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» Sapote - Description of this tree with edible fruit and much information on its origins, distribution, cultivation and uses.
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» Sea Buckthorn: Hippophae rhamnoides - Information on this crop which is grown for its fruit, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
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» Tamarind - Detailed account of Tamarindus indica, including its origin, cultivation, uses.
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» Temperate Fruits - Cooler parts of India have a climate suitable for growing apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, pears, persimmon, plums and strawberries. Notes on suitable varieties, propagation and culture.
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» Tropical Fruit - Listing of publications available from Australia's NSW Department of Agriculture. Some of the publications, whose topics range from bananas and passionfruit to orchard groundcovers, are free for download, others for sale.
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» Tropical Fruits - Information from the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute on tropical fruits of the Asia-Pacific-Oceania region, outlining its objectives and activities. Includes bibliography
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» Upper Canada Cranberries - Provides a history of the cranberry in North America and an illustrated account of how cranberries are being cultivated commercially in Eastern Ontario.
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