April 2022

Dragon fruit – a potential high value crop for diversification

The dragon fruit (Hylocereus sp.), a new introduction in India, is highly valued for its reported neutraceutical properties. It is a climbing vine cactus species with most beautiful fruit in the family Cactaceae that has beautiful flowers and is nicknamed as ‘Noble woman’ or ‘Queen of the Night’. The juicy flesh of the fruit is delicious …

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