This book discusses different fruit crops and provides first-hand information on the nutritional composition of commercially important, as well as unexplored fruits, which are grown in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. A detailed nutritional profile of each fruit is presented in the book. The potential health implications against cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, carcinoma, oxidative damage, asthma, aging and cognition are discussed and explained. Besides, nutritional composition and medicinal implications, origin, morphology, taxonomy and production scenarios of unexplored, as well as commercially important fruits, have also been highlighted in the book.
This book will be of interest to students and researchers involved in agricultural sciences, food science, nutrition and the Indian medicine system.
Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction
Classification of fruits, their nutritional profile and potential health implications, the significance of horticulture in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
Section I: Pome Fruits
Chapter 2 Apple (Pyrus Malus)
Chapter 3 Pear (Pyrus communis)
Chapter 4 Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
Chapter 5 Cherry (Prunus cerasus)
Chapter 6 Fig (Ficus carica)
Chapter 7 Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Section II: Stone Fruits and Berries
Chapter 8 Grapes (Vitis vinifera)
Chapter 9 Olive (Olea europaea L)
Chapter 10 Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Chapter 11 Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa)
Chapter 12 Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana)
Chapter 13 Plum (Prunus domestica)
Chapter 14 Litchi (Litchi chinensis)Chapter 15 Anola (Emblica officinalis)
Chapter 16 Peach (Prunus persica)
Chapter 17 Strawberry (F. × ananassa)
Section III: Fruits and Nuts
Chapter 18 Citrus fruits
Chapter 19 Mango (Mangifera indica)
Chapter 20 Guava (Psidium guajava) ...