Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Species and Cultivars

Species and varieties:
The A. hetrophyllus previously known as A. integnifolia. The other related jack fruit species are

• A. altilis - bread fruit- small sized round fruit, found in TN, Assam, Mah & Kerala.
• A. lakoocha- Monkey Jack- Small edible fruits- it grows wild in Assam, WB, UP & Western ghats.
• A. hirsute- is a semi-wild edible species, native to India.
• A. champeden- edible fruit with strong odour like durian.
Artocarpus hetrophyllus

Artocarpus altilis

Artocarpus integrifolia

Varieties
Though no distinct type could be identified, the cultivated types are broadly classified into two groups.

• Those producing fruits with firm flesh and crispy in nature.
• Those bearing fruits with soft flesh and very juicy.
GKVK-1

Ceylone Jack

Swarna
• Some types with local names like ‘gulabi’(rose scented), ‘Champa’, Hazari, Rudrakshi (small roundish fruits) are also available. A genotype (No.7) was selected from Uttar Pradesh, with moderate yields. A variety GKVK-1 and Swarna with superior quality fruits were released from Karnataka and Gumless jack, Muttan Varica from Kerala also found to perform better.
• The variety Singapore or Ceylon Jack is remarkable for its early bearing in 21/2 to 3 years; the fruits are medium in size (7-10 kgs). The flesh is sweet and crispy. The carpels are compacts, yellow and firm with strong aroma, the fruit contain about 80 seeds.