Establishment of apple as an appealing cash crop in Sri Lanka: need, challenges, and opportunities

Establishment of apple as an appealing cash crop in Sri Lanka: need, challenges, and opportunities

The demand for apple is higher than other fruits in Sri Lanka, and the total of the requirement is achieved through imports causing a massive economic expenditure. A few low-performing apple trees can be seen in local upcountry regions. However, the feasibility of growing apple in Sri Lanka has not...

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Main Authors: W. M. D. A. Wijesundara, N. D. U. S. Nakandala, W. W. M. U. K. Wijesundara, P. W. I. Navanjana, L. T. Ranaweera, H. S. M. Jayarathne, P. G. R. G. Rathanayake, C. K. Weebadde, W. A. R. T. Wickkramaarachchi, S. D. S. S. Sooriyapathirana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2020-12-01
Series:Ceylon Journal of Science
Subjects:
apple consumption, apple import, apple production in sri lanka, farming apples, growing apples in tropics
Online Access:https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/7821

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