Abstract
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an important fruit crop of arid and semi-arid regions. It has high medicinal and nutritional value and one of the richest sources of antioxidants. It is grown commercially in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. India is the world's largest producer of pomegranate covering 2.22 lakh ha area with an annual production of 26.34 lakh tonnes and productivity of 11.86 tonnes/ha. In spite of this, India exports only 1.79% of its total production. There is a tremendous potential for exports of pomegranate from India. Pomegranate has ability to withstand harsh climate and tolerate heat, drought and moisture deficit situations. The area under pomegranate cultivation in India is increasing at faster rate owing to its high demand, hardy nature, better storage quality and nutritional values. In the present review, efforts have been made to present the current status of pomegranate growing in India and discuss recent technologies adopted for pomegranate fruit production i.e. improved varieties, propagation techniques, planting systems, flower regulation, canopy management, water and nutrient management, quality management, pest and disease management, physiological disorders, grading-packaging marketing and export scenario etc.
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