Improvement and production technology of bael  (Aegle marmelos) in India — a review

A K Singh; Sanjay Singh; P L Saroj; G P Singh

doi:10.48165/

Authors

A K Singh Principal Scientist & Incharge, R. S., CHES (ICAR-CIAH), Godhra, Gujarat
Sanjay Singh Sanjay Singh (late), CHES (ICAR-CIAH), Godhra, Gujarat
P L Saroj Director, ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner, Rajasthan
G P Singh Associate Professor, Janta Vedic College, Baraut, Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Varieties, Improvement, Cauliflory, Metaxenia, High density planting, Propagation, Production

Abstract

Bael [Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa ex Roxb.], belongs to family Rutaceae, is one of the oldest known indigenous fruit. Its wide distribution reflecting its adaptation to wide range of edaphoclimatic conditions. Bael has ability to withstand harsh climate and tolerate heat, drought and moisture deficit situations.The efforts have been made to present the current status of bael growing in India, and discuss recent technologies adopted for bael fruit production i.e. improved varieties, propagation techniques, planting systems, canopy management, water and nutrient management, quality management, pest and disease management, physiological disorders, marketing and export scenario.

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