Introduction: Kiwi Fruit Kiwi fruit, popularly known as Chinese gooseberry, has potentialities to become a commercial fruit of Kashmir valley. The berries are of about the size of hen’s egg with a brownish hairy skin. The flesh is light green with numerous small dark coloured seeds radiating from the centre. The fruits are rich source ...

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Russeting in Apple: Apple russeting is a natural phenomenon that affects the skin of apples, causing it to develop a rough, brown, and slightly textured appearance. It typically appears as small, corky patches or scaly lines on the apple’s surface. Russeting can vary in intensity from mild to more pronounced, covering a significant portion of ...

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Introduction: The Importance of Urea Sprays Post-harvest urea application has become a vital practice for apple growers across the Kashmir valley. When properly managed, it helps produce the high-quality fruit necessary to turn even a small, one-acre orchard into a highly profitable livelihood. Clarifying the Confusion Despite its importance, there is still widespread confusion regarding ...

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