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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. http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/palms/Aceria_guerreronis.htm » Avocado: Post-Harvest Operations
Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, cooling system, storage, transportation systems and processing. http://www.fao.org/inpho/content/compend/text/ch30/ch30_02.htm » AvocadoSource.com
News, information, links and chat for avocado growers in many of the leading growing nations. http://www.avocadosource.com » 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. http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Lonicera_K_en.htm » Blueberries: Vaccinium spp.
Information on this crop, its taxonomy, history, world production, botanical description, culture, harvesting and nutrition. http://www.uga.edu/fruit/bluberi.html » Cornell University Fruit Resources
Features information for scientists, gardeners, and commercial growers, including fact sheets and programs. http://www.hort.cornell.edu/extension/commercial/fruit/index.html » Crop Profile for Persimmons in California
General production information on this crop, cultural practices, insect pests, diseases, nematodes, weeds and their control. http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/docs/capersimmons.pdf » Crop Profile for Pineapples in Hawaii
General production information on this crop, the cultural practices involved, insect pests, diseases, nematodes, weeds and their control. http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/docs/hipineapples.pdf » Date Palm Cultivation
Information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on all aspects of date production. http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4360e/y4360e00.htm » Dragon Fruit
Provides information on the dragon fruit cactus plant, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, its history, pollination, cultivation, its nutritional value and how to eat the fruit. http://dragon-fruit.biz » Durian Production
Information on all aspects of growing this fruit in the Philippines including varieties specially suited to the country. http://daweb.da.gov.ph/tips/durian.html » 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 ph http://www.unifi.it/ueresgen29/ » Fertilizing Small Fruits in the Home Garden
Information on the soil ph and fertilizer requirements of most garden fruits, and the use of lime, inorganic and organic manures. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/homegard/fertsmlft.htm » 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. http://www.krishiworld.com/html/horti_crops1.html » 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. http://www.crfg.org/pubs/frtfacts.html » Fruit Production for the Home Gardener
An online resource for people who wish to produce fruit on a small scale. From Pennsylvania State University. http://agsci.psu.edu/fphg » 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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_tree_propagation » 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. http://www.krishiworld.com/html/horti_crops4.html » Fruits of Warm Climates
Detailed descriptions of the fruits that grow in warmer and tropical climates. An online book. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/index.html » 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. http://www.nvsuk.org.uk/growing_show_vegetables_1/huckleberries.php » Growing Blueberries
Information on soils, site preparation, planting, pruning and managing this crop with a list of cultivars suitable for growing in West Virginia. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/groblueb.htm » Growing Cranberries
Information on preparing the land and establishing this crop, tending the fields and harvesting. http://www.farminfo.org/orchard/cranberries.htm » Growing Rhubarb
Information on soil preparation, planting this crop, care over the years, forcing, harvesting and the varieties available. http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_september_1_rhubarb.asp » 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. http://daweb.da.gov.ph/tips/guapple.pdf » 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. http://daweb.da.gov.ph/tips/guyabano.pdf » 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. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/om100.pdf » How Cranberries Grow
Article following the cultivation of these fruit in the bogs of Massachusetts throughout the year. http://www.cranberries.org/cranberries/grow_winter.html » ISAFRUIT
A European Integrated Research Project that focuses on all aspects of fruit. http://www.isafruit.org/ » Integrated Pest and Disease Management for Australian Summerfruit
This downloadable manual provides information on the practical options available for controlling pests and diseases in orchards. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/stone-fruit/summerfruit-ipdm » International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
Online scientific papers concerning fruit and fruit cultivation. http://www.actahort.org/books/575/index.htm » 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. http://daweb.da.gov.ph/tips/jackfruit.pdf » Kiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosa
Information on the origins of this fruit, its climatic requirements, varieties, general cultivation and uses. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/kiwifruit_ars.html » Knoll Acre Blueberries
Provides information on a project to establish a small commercial, sustainable, organic blueberry operation in Virginia, USA. http://www.knollacresblueberries.com » 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. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/om102.pdf » Mangosteen
Article discussing the nutritional qualities of this delicious fruit, its soil and climatic requirements, culture and management, pests, diseases and harvesting. http://daweb.da.gov.ph/tips/mangosteen.pdf » Mangosteen.com
Information on history, science, folklore, culture. Also photos and nutritional uses. http://www.mangosteen.com » Mark Rieger's Fruit Crop Home Page
Horticulture professor's survey of the taxonomy and culture of the world's major fruit crops. http://www.uga.edu/fruit/ » Miracle Fruit
Miracle or magical fruit contains a glycoprotein called miraculin which does not taste sweet itself but makes sour things taste sweet. Information on the plant's history, how to grow it and how to eat it. http://www.magicalfruit.com » New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide
Online edition of a 133-page manual covering production of orchard fruit crops, compiled by Dr. Robert Belding of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. http://www.virtualorchard.net/rce/98tfrecs/contents.html » New Jersey Fruit Focus
Includes newsletter, research reports, news, and commercial tree fruit production guide. http://www.virtualorchard.net/rce/ » 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. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG206 » 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. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG210 » North American Blueberry Council
Promoting highbush blueberry growing. Information on the plant, growth, and the product. http://www.blueberry.org/ » Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Date Palm
Covers all aspects of plant cultivation, biological methods of plant protection, harvesting and post-harvest treatment. http://www.naturland.de/fileadmin/MDB/documents/Publication/English/date_palms.pdf » Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Papaya
Covers all aspects of plant cultivation, biological methods of plant protection, harvesting, processing, handling, packing and storage. http://www.naturland.de/fileadmin/MDB/documents/Publication/English/papaya.pdf » Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Pineapple
Covers all aspects of plant cultivation, harvesting, processing, handling, packing and storage. http://www.naturland.de/fileadmin/MDB/documents/Publication/English/pineapple.pdf » Papaya Production
Illustrated information on growing this fruit in the Philippines, the varieties available, plantation management, harvesting, pests and diseases and their control. http://daweb.da.gov.ph/tips/papaya.html » Papaya: High Tech Tactics Enhance a Tropical Fruit
Researchers in Hawaii are using micropropogation techniques and genetic studies to ensure that only productive plants are grown. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jan04/papaya0104.pdf » Pawpaw Planting Guide
Information on the climate and site requirements, propagation and cultivation of the native American pawpaw, Asimina triloba. http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/pawpaw/ppg.htm » Pawpaw: Post-harvest Operations
Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, packing and packaging materials, cooling system, storage, transportation system and processing. http://www.fao.org/inpho/content/compend/text/CH22_02.htm » Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center
Includes production guides and newsletters. http://frec.cas.psu.edu/ » 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 http://agsci.psu.edu/tfpg » Persimmon Fact Sheet
Tips on growing this crop. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/programs/5419/Persimmon_Fact_Sheet.htm » Pineapple: Ananas comosus
Much information on this crop, its origins and distribution, varieties, culture, harvesting, storing and uses for food and other purposes. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/pineapple.html » Pineapple: Post-harvest Operations
Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, cooling system, storage, transportation systems and processing. http://www.fao.org/inpho/content/compend/text/ch33/AE614e02.htm » 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. http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/regulat/forms/phealth/phps1.pdf » Planting and Care of Fruit Trees
Advice on fruit tree management from the West Virginia University Extension Service. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/om101.pdf » Pomegranate: Punica granatum
Information on growing this small tree with details of its cultivation, pests and diseases and uses. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/pomegranate.html » Quebec Fruit Breeding and Physiology Laboratory
Research center and online reference for apple and strawberry growers, also with information about wine grapes and ginseng. http://www.pgris.com/index.htm » 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. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jan07/quince0107.pdf » 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 http://www.agroforestry.co.uk/ansample.html » 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. http://www.mezhenskyjv.narod.ru/eng_page_2.htm » Rutgers Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center
Includes information on the history of these crops, cultivation methods and techniques. http://pemaruccicenter.rutgers.edu/ » Sapote
Description of this tree with edible fruit and much information on its origins, distribution, cultivation and uses. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/sapote_ars.html » 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. http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Hippophae_rhamnoides_K_en.htm » Tamarind
Detailed account of Tamarindus indica, including its origin, cultivation, uses. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/tamarind.html » 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. http://www.krishiworld.com/html/horti_crops4g.html » Texas A&M Horticultural Extension - Fruit
Features publications, research, newsletters, and links. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit/fruit.html » The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Cranberry history, images, associations, publications, recipes, genetics, statistics, market information, news, pests, weeds, diseases, and reference resources. http://www.library.wisc.edu/guides/agnic/cranberry/cranhome.html » The Breadfruit Institute
Project of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii. Includes uses, research, varieties, mission, and resources http://breadfruit.ntbg.org/ » The Cranberry Institute
Conducts research into the crop. Includes brief details of recent work and findings. http://www.cranberryinstitute.org/ » 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. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/tropical » 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. http://www.uc-cranberries.com/ » Virginia Fruit Page
Fact sheets on the cultivation of various fruit crops. http://www.virginiafruit.ento.vt.edu/ » Wye College National Fruit Collections
Details of the UK National Fruit Collection, which maintains a genetic stock of cultivated top and bush fruit. http://www.nfc.u-net.com/ This category needs an editor
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