ONE-LINER NOTES ON Cultivation of Mango, Banana, Citrus

ONE-LINER NOTES ON Cultivation of Mango, Banana, Citrus:

Mango:

• - India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world, accounting for over 50% of global production.
• - Mango cultivation requires a tropical and subtropical climate.
• - The major mango-growing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, and Gujarat.
• - The most popular varieties of mango in India are Alphonso, Dasheri, Langra, and Kesar.
• - Mango trees require well-drained soil and regular irrigation.
• - Pruning and training of mango trees are important for maintaining tree shape and increasing yield.
• - Mango trees are susceptible to pests and diseases such as fruit flies, mealybugs, and anthracnose.

Banana:

• - India is the largest producer of bananas in the world, accounting for over 25% of global production.
• - Banana cultivation requires a tropical climate with temperatures between 20-30°C.
• - The major banana-growing states in India are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
• - The most popular varieties of banana in India are Cavendish, Robusta, and Poovan.
• - Banana plants require well-drained soil and regular irrigation.
• - Propagation of banana plants is done through suckers or tissue culture.
• - Banana plants are susceptible to pests and diseases such as nematodes, Panama disease, and Sigatoka leaf spot.

Citrus:

• - Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are grown in India.
• - Citrus cultivation requires a subtropical climate with temperatures between 15-30°C.
• - The major citrus-growing states in India are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
• - The most popular varieties of citrus in India are Nagpur oranges, Kinnow mandarins, and Khasi mandarins.
• - Citrus trees require well-drained soil and regular irrigation.
• - Pruning and training of citrus trees are important for maintaining tree shape and increasing yield.
• - Citrus trees are susceptible to pests and diseases such as citrus greening, citrus canker, and fruit flies.