Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Origin and Distribution

• It is believed to have originated from North Brazil from where it spread to other tropical parts of the world.
  
• The major pineapple growing countries are Tropical America, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Taiwan, Australia, Srilanka, Singapore and India.
• Its cultivation is confined to high rainfall and humid coastal regions in peninsular India and to the hilly areas of North-Eastern region of the country.
  
• The important states are Karnataka, West Bengal, Maharastra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.