An overview of Edible Fruits and Nuts in Papua New Guinea

Mike Bourke

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    Abstract

    This paper provides an overview of what is known about edible fruit and nuts in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Firstly, a case is made for why there needs to be more effort on research and development on fruit and nuts in PNG, focusing on both the domestic and overseas markets. A broad overview is given on current knowledge about fruit and nuts, including the species grown, where they grow, their altitudinal range, the population growing each species and number of trees per household. Aspects of production, consumption and marketing that are reviewed include crop agronomy, pest and disease problems, production levels, changes over time, general marketing constraints, consumption and consumer demand. Lastly, some main papers that review fruit and nut species in PNG are listed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFruits and Nuts: Research and Development Issues in Papua New Guinea
    EditorsAlan Quartermain and Barbara Tomi
    Place of PublicationNew Guinea
    PublisherNational Agricultural Research Institute
    Pages1-20
    EditionPeer Reviewed
    ISBN (Print)9980932759
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventFruits and Nuts: Research and Development Issues in Papua New Guinea - PNG
    Duration: 1 Jan 2010 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceFruits and Nuts: Research and Development Issues in Papua New Guinea
    Period1/01/10 → …
    OtherOctober 11-13 2005

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