Pointers on Harvesting Pears (Pyruscommunis L. and Pyruspyrifolia) in  Moderate to Cold Climates

Authors

  • Rishan Singh Research Media SR, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.42B.2.5

Keywords:

Timing factor, Storage, Post-harvest, Fruit colour, Containers

Abstract

Pyruscommunis is a fruit that has its origins in China and Asia. It is a plant that  is characterised by delicious, soft, fruits that are edible throughout the world. It  is a known fact that this fruit grows well in temperate regions. In the USA,  Pyruspyrifolia is another variety that's grown successfully. Some Asian pear  varieties include Chinese Sand pear, Apple pear, Patharnakh and Gola pear,  and these differ from each other in shape and colour. The purpose of this paper  is to address pointers on harvesting Pyruscommunis L and P. pyrifolia in  moderate to cold climates.  

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Published

2024-01-01

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2023): Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences-Botany (Jul-Dec) 2023

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Singh, R. (2024). Pointers on Harvesting Pears (Pyruscommunis L. and Pyruspyrifolia) in  Moderate to Cold Climates. Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Botany, 42(2), 99–101. https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.42B.2.5
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