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What led to the increase in emphasis on fruit research in India during the sixties?
What led to the increase in emphasis on fruit research in India during the sixties?
The growing awareness of the importance of fruits in the daily diet and the need to improve their supply for the increasing population.
How has the approach to fruit research changed in the last two decades?
How has the approach to fruit research changed in the last two decades?
Research has become more multi-location, inter-disciplinary, and inter-institutional, promoting coordinated problem-solving.
What advancements have been achieved in horticulture over the past fifty years according to the content?
What advancements have been achieved in horticulture over the past fifty years according to the content?
Many improved cultivars of fruit crops have been developed and made available for planting by horticulturists.
What are some emerging production constraints in fruit crops that research aims to address?
What are some emerging production constraints in fruit crops that research aims to address?
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Why is the shift from traditional agricultural enterprise to corporate sectors in horticulture significant?
Why is the shift from traditional agricultural enterprise to corporate sectors in horticulture significant?
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What motivated the increased focus on fruit research in India during the early 20th century?
What motivated the increased focus on fruit research in India during the early 20th century?
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How has the involvement in fruit research shifted in recent decades?
How has the involvement in fruit research shifted in recent decades?
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What is a significant challenge faced in the breeding of horticultural crops?
What is a significant challenge faced in the breeding of horticultural crops?
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What has been a result of intensive horticultural research in India over the last fifty years?
What has been a result of intensive horticultural research in India over the last fifty years?
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In what way has commercialization impacted the management of horticulture?
In what way has commercialization impacted the management of horticulture?
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Study Notes
Fruit Breeding in India
- Fruit cultivation in India dates back to the Vedic period, but systematic research began in the 1920s.
- Research emphasis increased in the 1960s due to growing awareness of fruit importance in diets and population increase.
- Horticulture development has shifted from rural to urban areas and from traditional to corporate sectors, adopting modern technology and commercial practices.
- Fruit research has become more complex and collaborative, involving multiple locations, disciplines, and institutions to address specific challenges.
- Intensive horticultural research over the past 50 years at ICAR institutions and Agricultural Universities has led to improved fruit cultivars for practitioners.
- Breeding challenges in horticultural crops are significant.
- Current fruit crop breeding research is expanding due to new constraints like pests, diseases, drought, salinity, and climate change.
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Explore the evolution of fruit breeding in India, tracing its roots from the Vedic period to modern-day practices. This quiz highlights the significance of horticultural research and the challenges faced in breeding fruit crops amidst changing environmental conditions. Test your knowledge on the advancements and complexities in fruit cultivation and breeding research.
