Almond 7
Apple 16
Banana 25
Cane Fruits 14
Citrus Fruits 25
Cocoa 9
Currants and Gooseberries 10
Fig 4
Grape 29
Mango 11
Nuts 48
Olive 7
Pear 11
Prune Fruits 22
Strawberry 35
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Fruits - Produce, Food and Related Products, Business 179
Fruit - Plants, Gardening, Home 74
Field Crops - Agriculture, Science 744
Fruit - Produce, Food, Shopping 141
Fruit - Plants, Home and Garden, Shopping 69
 Aceria guerreronisAceria guerreronis
 Provides photographs and a description of the coconut mite, with information on its distribution, life history, ecology, hosts, damage, economic importance and management.
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The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
 Cranberry history, images, associations, publications, recipes, genetics, statistics, market information, news, pests, weeds, diseases, and reference resources.
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Avocado: Post-Harvest OperationsAvocado: Post-Harvest Operations
 Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, cooling system, storage, transportation systems and processing.
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AvocadoSource.comAvocadoSource.com
 News, information, links and chat for avocado growers in many of the leading growing nations.
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Blue Honeysuckle: Lonicera caeruleaBlue Honeysuckle: Lonicera caerulea
 Information on this crop, grown for its fruit, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
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Blueberries: Vaccinium spp.Blueberries: Vaccinium spp.
 Information on this crop, its taxonomy, history, world production, botanical description, culture, harvesting and nutrition.
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The Breadfruit InstituteThe Breadfruit Institute
 Project of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii. Includes uses, research, varieties, mission, and resources
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CABI CommoditiesCABI Commodities
 Information and services for growers of coffee and cocoa.
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Coconut, Arecanut and CocoaCoconut, Arecanut and Cocoa
 Information on the selection of seed and grafting material and care of nursery stock, establishing and maintaining a plantation and possible inter-cropping systems.
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Coconut Genetic Resources Network (COGENT)Coconut Genetic Resources Network (COGENT)
 Information on this project to improve coconut production and increase incomes in developing countries through improved cultivation and utilization of the coconut and its products.
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Cornell University Fruit ResourcesCornell University Fruit Resources
 Features information for scientists, gardeners, and commercial growers, including fact sheets and programs.
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The Cranberry InstituteThe Cranberry Institute
 Conducts research into the crop. Includes brief details of recent work and findings.
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Crop Profile for Persimmons in CaliforniaCrop Profile for Persimmons in California
 General production information on this crop, cultural practices, insect pests, diseases, nematodes, weeds and their control. [PDF]
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Crop Profile for Pineapples in HawaiiCrop Profile for Pineapples in Hawaii
 General production information on this crop, the cultural practices involved, insect pests, diseases, nematodes, weeds and their control. [PDF]
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Date Palm CultivationDate Palm Cultivation
 Information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on all aspects of date production.
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Durian ProductionDurian Production
 Information on all aspects of growing this fruit in the Philippines including varieties specially suited to the country. [PDF]
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European Collection of Minor Fruit TreesEuropean Collection of Minor Fruit Trees
 European Union project collects varieties of minor fruits cultivated around the Mediterranean. Holdings include cornelian cherry, figs, loquat, medlar, pomegranate, sorbus, strawberry tree. Description of project, database of holdings, descriptions and photographs of plants.
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Fertilizing Small Fruits in the Home GardenFertilizing Small Fruits in the Home Garden
 Information on the soil ph and fertilizer requirements of most garden fruits, and the use of lime, inorganic and organic manures.
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Fruit Crops: Tropical and Sub-Tropical FruitsFruit Crops: Tropical and Sub-Tropical Fruits
 Information from India on the cultural requirements, varieties and harvesting of bananas, mango, citrus, grape, guava, papaya, pineapple, pomegranate, avocado, cashew, jackfruit, loquat, mangosteen and litchi.
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Fruit FactsFruit Facts
 Fact sheets for about twenty little known fruits that can be grown in California with a description of each, its culture and a list of suitable cultivars.
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Fruit of Arid and Semi-Arid AreasFruit of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas
 Information from India on the cultural requirements, varieties, management, pest control and harvesting of fruit from the date palm, phalsa, custard-apple, bullock’s-heart, aonia, fig and jamun.
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Fruit Tree PropagationFruit Tree Propagation
 Article from Wikipedia on both bud grafting and whip and tongue grafting, and suitable rootstocks to use for apples, pears, cherries and plums.
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Fruits of Warm ClimatesFruits of Warm Climates
 Detailed descriptions of the fruits that grow in warmer and tropical climates. An online book.
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Garden HuckleberriesGarden Huckleberries
 These fruiting plants are semi-tropical annuals of the family Solanaceae and not closely related to the American huckleberry. Article on their cultivation.
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Growing BlueberriesGrowing Blueberries
 Information on soils, site preparation, planting, pruning and managing this crop with a list of cultivars suitable for growing in West Virginia.
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Growing BlueberriesGrowing Blueberries
 Plenty of information on this crop with instuctions on planting and growing, pruning and problems.
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Growing CranberriesGrowing Cranberries
 Information on preparing the land and establishing this crop, tending the fields and harvesting.
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Growing RhubarbGrowing Rhubarb
 Article on establishing this crop, growing it on, forcing it and details of the various cultivars available.
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Growing RhubarbGrowing Rhubarb
 Information on soil preparation, planting this crop, care over the years, forcing, harvesting and the varieties available.
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GuappleGuapple
 This is a non-seasonal variety of guava with an extra large fruit. Illustrated information on growing it in the Philippines, from propagation to harvesting the fruit. [PDF]
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GuyabanoGuyabano
 This small tree originated in tropical America but is now much cultivated in the Philippines. Illustrated information on its cultivation including propagation, fertilization, pest and disease control and its uses. [PDF]
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Home Orchard ManagementHome Orchard Management
 Plenty of information on planning and layout, planting, cultural management, pest management and varieties, with a fruit grower’s dictionary and calendar. [PDF]
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How Cranberries GrowHow Cranberries Grow
 Article following the cultivation of these fruit in the bogs of Massachusetts throughout the year.
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Integrated Pest and Disease Management for Australian SummerfruitIntegrated Pest and Disease Management for Australian Summerfruit
 This downloadable manual provides information on the practical options available for controlling pests and diseases in orchards.
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International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical FruitsInternational Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
 Online scientific papers concerning fruit and fruit cultivation.
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ISAFRUITISAFRUIT
 A European Integrated Research Project that focuses on all aspects of fruit.
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JackfruitJackfruit
 Information on this tree, its description, culture and cultivars.
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JackfruitJackfruit
 A complete guide to the cultivation of this crop, widely grown in the Philippines, with recipes for some of the products that can be made from the fruit. [PDF]
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Juneberry for Commercial and Home Use on the Northern Great PlainsJuneberry for Commercial and Home Use on the Northern Great Plains
 Information on the juneberry or saskatoon, its cultivation, pruning, cultivars, diseases and uses as a garden or commercial crop.
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Kiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosaKiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosa
 Information on the origins of this fruit, its climatic requirements, varieties, general cultivation and uses.
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Leaf Analysis of Tree FruitsLeaf Analysis of Tree Fruits
 Chemical analysis of foliage can help determine whether the plant is suffering from any nutrient deficiencies. West Virginia University Experimental Farm offers a service to do this. [PDF]
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MangosteenMangosteen
 This fruit is native to Southeast Asia and known for its appealing flavor and natural healing attributes. Provides information on the tree, its cultivation, uses and constituents.
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MangosteenMangosteen
 Article discussing the nutritional qualities of this delicious fruit, its soil and climatic requirements, culture and management, pests, diseases and harvesting. [PDF]
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Mangosteen.comMangosteen.com
 Information on history, science, folklore, culture. Also photos and nutritional uses.
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Mark Rieger's Fruit Crop Home PageMark Rieger's Fruit Crop Home Page
 Horticulture professor's survey of the taxonomy and culture of the world's major fruit crops.
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New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production GuideNew Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide
 Online edition of a 133-page manual covering production of orchard fruit crops, compiled by Dr. Robert Belding of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
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New Jersey Fruit FocusNew Jersey Fruit Focus
 Includes newsletter, research reports, news, and commercial tree fruit production guide.
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New Plants for Florida: BlueberryNew Plants for Florida: Blueberry
 Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality.
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New Plants for Florida: Tropical FruitNew Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit
 Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality.
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North American Blueberry CouncilNorth American Blueberry Council
 Promoting highbush blueberry growing. Information on the plant, growth, and the product.
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Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Date PalmOrganic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Date Palm
 Covers all aspects of plant cultivation, biological methods of plant protection, harvesting and post-harvest treatment. [PDF]
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Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: PapayaOrganic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Papaya
 Covers all aspects of plant cultivation, biological methods of plant protection, harvesting, processing, handling, packing and storage. [PDF]
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Organic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: PineappleOrganic Farming in the Tropics and Subtropics: Pineapple
 Covers all aspects of plant cultivation, harvesting, processing, handling, packing and storage. [PDF]
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Papaya: High Tech Tactics Enhance a Tropical FruitPapaya: High Tech Tactics Enhance a Tropical Fruit
 Researchers in Hawaii are using micropropogation techniques and genetic studies to ensure that only productive plants are grown. [PDF]
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Papaya ProductionPapaya Production
 Illustrated information on growing this fruit in the Philippines, the varieties available, plantation management, harvesting, pests and diseases and their control. [PDF]
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Pawpaw Planting GuidePawpaw Planting Guide
 Information on the climate and site requirements, propagation and cultivation of the native American pawpaw, Asimina triloba.
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Pawpaw: Post-harvest OperationsPawpaw: Post-harvest Operations
 Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, packing and packaging materials, cooling system, storage, transportation system and processing.
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Penn State Fruit Research and Extension CenterPenn State Fruit Research and Extension Center
 Includes production guides and newsletters.
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Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production GuidePennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide
 Online information on diseases, pests, natural enemies, chemical management, integrated pest management, harvest and postharvest handling, cider production and farm management, establishing an orchard, choosing a tree fruit nursery, caring for nonbearing trees, and maintaining bearing orchards.
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Persimmon Fact SheetPersimmon Fact Sheet
 Tips on growing this crop.
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Pineapple: Ananas comosusPineapple: Ananas comosus
 Much information on this crop, its origins and distribution, varieties, culture, harvesting, storing and uses for food and other purposes.
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Pineapple: Post-harvest OperationsPineapple: Post-harvest Operations
 Provides information on harvesting, packinghouse operations, cooling system, storage, transportation systems and processing.
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Plant Health Propagation SchemePlant Health Propagation Scheme
 This UK scheme aims to provide commercial growers with planting material descended from proven, healthy, vigorous stock. It covers soft fruits and top fruits, hops and cobnuts. [PDF]
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Planting and Care of Fruit TreesPlanting and Care of Fruit Trees
 Advice on fruit tree management from the West Virginia University Extension Service. [PDF]
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Pomegranate: Punica granatumPomegranate: Punica granatum
 Information on growing this small tree with details of its cultivation, pests and diseases and uses.
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PropagationPropagation
 Discusses several ways to increase fruit stocks including taking cuttings, layering, grafting and budding and the all important selection of rootstocks.
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Pruning and TrainingPruning and Training
 Information on these techniques to help maximise production from the orchard, including how to deal with abandoned or neglected trees.
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Quebec Fruit Breeding and Physiology LaboratoryQuebec Fruit Breeding and Physiology Laboratory
 Research center and online reference for apple and strawberry growers, also with information about wine grapes and ginseng.
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Quest for QuinceQuest for Quince
 The quince is a less-known relative of pears and apples. Researchers at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository are seeking further cultivars to include in their collection of genetic material. [PDF]
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Quince: Cydonia oblongaQuince: Cydonia oblonga
 Description of this tree and its uses, its cultivation and propagation, cultivars and possible sources in the UK and US. Also similar information on the pineapple guave, Acca sellowiana
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Quince GrowingQuince Growing
 Information on cultivation of the common quince, Cydonia oblonga, including the necessary climate, soils, site, propagation, establishment of orchards and the varieties available.
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Rare FruitRare Fruit
 Volodymyr Mezhenskyj provides information on unusual edible fruits, with photographs of barberry, cornelian cherry, Japanese quince, hawthorn, rowan, sea buckthorn and others. In English, Ukrainian and Russian.
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Rutgers Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension CenterRutgers Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center
 Includes information on the history of these crops, cultivation methods and techniques.
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SapoteSapote
 Description of this tree with edible fruit and much information on its origins, distribution, cultivation and uses.
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Sea Buckthorn: Hippophae rhamnoidesSea Buckthorn: Hippophae rhamnoides
 Information on this crop which is grown for its fruit, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
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Small-Scale Fruit Production - a Comprehensive GuideSmall-Scale Fruit Production - a Comprehensive Guide
 An online resource for people who wish to produce fruit on a small scale and who are not legally licensed to use pesticides. From Pennsylvania State University.
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TamarindTamarind
 Detailed account of Tamarindus indica, including its origin, cultivation, uses.
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Temperate FruitsTemperate Fruits
 Cooler parts of India have a climate suitable for growing apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, pears, persimmon, plums and strawberries. Notes on suitable varieties, propagation and culture.
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Texas A&M Horticultural Extension - FruitTexas A&M Horticultural Extension - Fruit
 Features publications, research, newsletters, and links.
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Tropical FruitTropical Fruit
 Listing of publications available from Australia's NSW Department of Agriculture. Some of the publications, whose topics range from bananas and passionfruit to orchard groundcovers, are free for download, others for sale.
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Tropical FruitsTropical Fruits
 Information from the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute on tropical fruits of the Asia-Pacific-Oceania region, outlining its objectives and activities. Includes bibliography
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Upper Canada CranberriesUpper Canada Cranberries
 Provides a history of the cranberry in North America and an illustrated account of how cranberries are being cultivated commercially in Eastern Ontario.
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Virginia Fruit PageVirginia Fruit Page
 Fact sheets on the cultivation of various fruit crops.
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Wye College National Fruit CollectionsWye College National Fruit Collections
 Details of the UK National Fruit Collection, which maintains a genetic stock of cultivated top and bush fruit.
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