BELI(Bael fruit, Golden apple): Marme aeglelos (L) Corr
 
Introduction
Present status/ nutritive value/ 
Recommended varieties
Nursery management
Field establishment
Climate and soil/ land preparation/ spacing/ time of planting/ seeding or planting
Crop management
Weed control/ fertilizer application/ irrigation/ pest control/ disease control
Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Harvesting/ post-harvest handling/ food processing
Economics & marketing
Extent & production/ labour requirement/ cost of production/ marketin
Research Programme
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Introduction

Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)

Protein  1.8g 
Fat 0.3g 
Carbohydrates 31.8g 
Calcium 85.0mg 
Phosphorus 50.0mg 
Iron 0.6;mg 
Carotene 55.0mg 
Thiamine 0.13mg 
Riboflavin 1.19mg 
Vit. C 8.0mg 

Medicinal Values / Uses
Useful for the treatment of diarrhea as well as constipation. Ripe fruit has a special laxative effect ; good source of energy ; good for amoebiasis. 

Major Growing Areas
Wet and intermediate zones 

Nature of cultivation
Naturally grown and in home gardens. 

Recommended Varieties

Local Cultivars

Harvesting & post-harvest technology

Value Added Products
Beli cream, beli juice; candy

Economics & Marketing

Availability
April - September 


 


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