FIGS (FICUS CARICA L.): CULTIVATION METHOD AND PRODUCTION BASED IN MALAYSIA

Kamaruddin Shamin-Shazwan,Che Nurul Aini Che Amri,Nur Shuhada Mohd Tajuddin,Rozilawati Shahari

doi:10.26480/gwk.02.2019.06.08

Abstract

Ficus (Moraceae) is a tree or shrub natively originated from East Asia countries such as Middle East and Turkey. However, determination of the most suitable cultivation method in Malaysia has becoming one of the major concerns in figs industry. This is because figs can be easily found in cold and temperate regions compared to the equator regions. Therefore, this paper will discuss on the method of figs cultivation and its production based on the market demands in Malaysia. Simple propagation methods such as cutting, and layering are the most recommended method used for cultivating the fig trees. As for the production, figs are mainly processed as food such as jam, tea, dipping sauce, spaghetti sauce and dried processed food or available fresh. It is also used in traditional medicine as it is claimed to be good remedies in treating severe health problem such reducing blood sugar level and gastrointestinal problem.

Highlights

Ficus commonly known as fig is a tree or shrub; belongs to the Moraceae family
Ficus carica L. is known as common fig abundantly distributed in southwest Asia and eastern Mediterranean and is the first figs species that has been cultivated by humans
Greenhouse plantation is a good production alternative in order to grow fig in Malaysia environment due to many considerations stated above compared to open field plantation

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Ficus commonly known as fig is a tree or shrub; belongs to the Moraceae family This genus has almost 900 species around the world which originated in cold and temperate tropical regions such are Middle East, Turkey, Africa and India. Ficus carica L. is known as common fig abundantly distributed in southwest Asia and eastern Mediterranean and is the first figs species that has been cultivated by humans. This common fig has pear-shaped fruit, hollow and fleshy receptacle; can be consumed either in fresh or dry fruit [2].

CULTIVATION OF FIGS IN MALAYSIA

PRODUCTION BASED IN MALAYSIA

CONCLUSION