Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits have long been valued as part of a nutritious and tasty diet. The flavours provided by citrus are among the most preferred in the world, and it is increasingly evident that citrus not only tastes good, but is also good for people. It is well established that citrus and citrus products are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre that are essential for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being. However, it is now beginning to be appreciated that these and other biologically active, non-nutrient compounds found in citrus and other plants can also help to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Citrus is believed to have originated in the part of Southeast Asia. Citrus fruit has been cultivated in an ever-widening area since ancient times; the best-known examples are the oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and limes. The present book on citrus fruits provides relevant information on most citrus crops, the basics of citriculture and production, pre and post harvest management, picking, storage etc. This immensely useful book is designed to enhance the knowledge of undergraduate and postgraduate students of economic entomology, mycology, nematology and plant protection. Dr. Nihal Singh edits and publishes Indian Agriculture Scenario , a periodical for market gardeners and farmers that has been published since 1998. He is chairman of Farm Trust, an Indian-based foundation that supports the Global Eco-village Network, as well as hundreds of sustainability projects in forty countries.