History of Kiwi Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is native to China, where it has been cultivated for centuries. It was originally known as “Yang Tao” or “Chinese gooseberry.” The kiwifruit was […]
Kiwifruit is native to China and was initially called “Yang Tao.” It was renamed “kiwifruit” in New Zealand after the kiwi bird, which has a similar brown, fuzzy exterior. Kiwifruit […]
What are the most important bacterial diseases that affect citrus trees? 1. Citrus Canker What is Citrus Canker, and how does it affect citrus trees? Citrus canker (CC) is a disease […]
What are the most important viral diseases that affect citrus trees? 1. Tristeza How does the tristeza virus affect citrus trees? Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) is a phloem-limited virus that belongs […]
Which are the most important fungal diseases that affect citrus trees? Pre-harvest fungal citrus diseases 1. Foot Rot & Gummosis What are Citrus Foot Rot and Citrus Gummosis, and how […]
Ghana, one of the biggest producers of cocoa worldwide, is confronted with growing environmental and social issues because of traditional cocoa cultivation methods. However, cocoa growers in Ghana are beginning […]
Contributing Authors: Nathaniel Mensah Sakyi and Ebenezer Owusu Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Nat Owusu Prempeh What cacao certification is all about? Cacao certification tells the story behind the cacao product […]
Lemon Tree Varieties Where did the lemon tree originate from? The genus Citrus is one of the most important taxonomic subunits of the Rutaceae family. Lemons (Citrus limon) are one of the best-known […]
What is pomology? Pomology, derived from the Latin word “pomum,” meaning fruit, is the scientific field devoted to the study and cultivation of fruit trees and their fruits. As an […]
Apples are high-value crops that have been cultivated globally. Their importance for the human diet can be reflected by proverbs such as: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” […]
