Fruit tree
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A fruit tree is a
The scientific study and the cultivation of fruits is called
Examples
- Abiu
- Almond
- Amla(Indian gooseberry)
- Apple
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Bael
- Ber (Indian plum)
- Carambola (starfruit)
- Cashew
- Cherry
- Citrus (orange, lemon, lime, etc.)
- Coconut
- Crab apple
- Damson
- Durian
- Elderberry
- Fig
- Grapefruit
- Guava
- Jackfruit
- Jujube
- Lemon
- Lime
- Loquat
- Lychee
- Mango
- Medlar
- Morello cherry
- Mulberry
- Olive
- Pawpaw, both the tropical Carica papaya and the North American Asimina triloba
- nectarine
- Pear
- Pecan
- Persimmon
- Pistachio
- Plum
- Pomelo
- Quince
- Pomegranate
- Rambutan
- Sapodilla(chikoo)
- Soursop
- Sugar-apple(sharifa)
- Sweet chestnut
- Tamarillo
- Ugli fruit
- Walnut
- Water Apple
Climate effects on fruit trees
Advantages
Fruit trees can withstand the variability of rainfall better than annual crops due to the deep root systems and the perennial growth habit.[3]
Disadvantages
Climate change is significantly impacting fruit trees, with effects varying depending on the geographical region and type of fruit tree. The annual temperature in Japan, for example, has risen at a rate of 0.124°C per decade from 1898 to 2019, influencing fruit tree flowering times and potentially leading to a physiological disorder known as "flowering disorder" in Japanese pear, which may result from abnormal flowering or dormancy or both.[4] In Australia, climate change is predicted to prompt a major shift in the fruit farming industry by 2030, affecting the winter chill period necessary for fruit production.[5]
In addition, climate change has caused challenges like early spring and late frosts, flooding, drought, and extreme heat, all of which effect fruit trees. Severe droughts and flooding affect the trees' growth, making them more susceptible to pests and diseases. Extreme heat can damage growing fruit directly on the tree. [6]
This situation is exacerbated by global trends towards reduced organic matter in soil, necessitating innovative water conservation and management strategies to ensure crop yield and quality.[7]
See also
- Fruit tree forms
- Fruit tree pollination
- Fruit tree propagation
- List of fruits
- Multipurpose tree
- Orchard
- Pruning fruit trees
- Drupe
References
- ^ "Growing Fruit Trees in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina: A Guide for Abundant Harvests". Harvesting Nature's Bounty, One Step at a Time. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ISBN 978-1-56022-941-4
- ^ "Fruit Tree - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- PMID 35211129.
- ^ Melbourne, Lauren Hull, University of (2016-06-21). "Climate change: What it means for fruits". Pursuit. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Susan (2022-06-21). "How Climate Change Will Affect Fruit Tree Management". orchardpeople.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "The effects of climate change on fruit growing | ADAMA". www.adama.com. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
Further reading
- PMID 23538880.