Abstract:
Ficus carica is one of the oldest fruits to be cultivated and has been used for thousands of years for its various health benefits. It belongs to the Moraceae family and is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. The fig tree is an umbrella type tree with spreading branches and can grow up to a height of 7-10 meters. There are more than 470 varieties of figs, both fresh and dried, that are consumed all over the world. Figs are a super food that provides a range of health benefits, including the prevention of constipation, aid in weight loss, reduction of hypertension, treatment of diabetes, prevention of cancer and heart disease, promotion of bone health, improvement of hair and skin, lowering of cholesterol, and soothing of sore throats. In a recent study, two varieties of figs, Black Mission, and Turkish Brown, were compared in terms of their growth and yield at high density. The fig trees were planted at a distance of 2 and 2.5 feet, and various parameters such as plant height, plant spread, and number of branches, fruit weight, fruit yield, and shelf life were studied comparatively. The results indicated that both varieties of fig showed no significant difference in terms of plant height, plant spread, and number of branches. However, Turkish Brown figs showed a significantly higher fruit weight and fruit yield when planted at a distance of 2.5 feet. This suggests that the spacing between fig trees plays a crucial role in determining their fruit yield and weight. The study also highlights the importance of choosing the right variety of fig and planting them at the appropriate spacing to maximize yield and fruit weight.
Page(s):
49-49
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on Second International Conference on Recent Approaches in Plant Sciences (RAPS-23) 4-5 May 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Ficus carica
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Fruit yield
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Fig varieties
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High densities