DURIAN:
Durio zibethius Murray
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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/ marketing
Research Programme
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Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)
| Energy |
183.0k cal |
| Proteinv |
2.8g |
| Fat |
3.9g |
| Carbohydrates |
34.1g |
| Calcium |
10.0mg |
| Phosphorus |
50.0mg |
| Iron |
1.0mg |
| Carotene |
12.0ug |
Medicinal Values
The fruit is believed to have aphrodisiac properties;
contains a high amount of sulpher - hence the smell.
Major Growing Areas
Kandy, Matale , Kalutara, Kegalle.
Nature of cultivation
Naturally grown ; cultivated in home gardens
Recommended
Varieties
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| Ambathanna |
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Kasun |
Ambathanna, Kasun
Harvesting
& post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Cream, fruit bars, roasted seeds
Economics
& Marketing
Availability
June - September
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