Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Introduction

GAUVA
Botanical name	: Psidium guajava
Family	: Myrtaceae
Chromosome No	: 2n= 22

• GUAVA (Amrud) is one of the most common fruits in India.
• It ranks 4th in area and production after mango, banana and citrus.
• It is a very hardy sub-tropical plant, prolific bearer.
• In India, it is commonly called as “poor man’s apple” widely naturalized in the country.
• Allahabad has the reputation of growing the best guava in the country as well as in the world.