Lemon Tree Pruning for Optimal Growth and Yield

Lemon Tree Pruning for Optimal Growth and Yield

How to prune lemon trees for fruiting Lemon trees (Citrus limon) are cherished for their vibrant fruits and aromatic blossoms, but strategic pruning is essential to ensure a good yield […]

Nutrient needs and Fertilization of Lemon trees

Nutrient needs and Fertilization of Lemon trees

Nutrient Dynamics in Lemon Tree Fertilization Lemon trees (Citrus limon (L.)) are esteemed members of the Rutaceae family, cultivated for their vibrant fruits rich in vitamin C and versatile applications in […]

Kiwi health benefits

History, Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Kiwi

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 […]

kiwi facts

11 Interesting Facts about Kiwifruit

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 […]

Bacterial Citrus Diseases Identification and Control

Bacterial Citrus Diseases: Identification and Control

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 […]

CITRUS DISEASES CAUSED BY VIRUSES

Important Virus Diseases in Citrus trees

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 […]

Citrus Diseases caused by Fungi

Important Citrus Diseases caused by Fungi

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 […]

Why Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers turn towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Why Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers turn towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices

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 […]

Cacao Certification as a driving force for adopting Improved Farming Technologies in Ghana, Africa

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 […]

common lemon varieties

The most Popular Lemon Tree Varieties

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 […]