Abstract
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has been cultivated for centuries, known for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. This review delves into the origin, global spread, economic value, and cultivation practices of pomegranate. This review also explores the botany, breeding, propagation, and agroclimatic requirements essential for successful cultivation. Key factors affecting fruit quality, such as irrigation, fertilization, and canopy management, are discussed. Postharvest technologies to extend shelf-life, including cold storage, modified atmosphere packaging, and edible coatings, are evaluated. Additionally, the review highlights the main diseases affecting pomegranate and their management strategies. Future research challenges are identified, emphasizing the need for advancements in genomic studies, postharvest technologies, and international collaborations to enhance production, quality, and marketability of pomegranate. This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into improving pomegranate cultivation and postharvest handling, contributing to the fruit’s global prominence.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Temperate Tree Fruits and Nuts |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 431-466 |
| Number of pages | 36 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780443291371 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780443291388 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2025 |
Keywords
- Pomology
- cultivation
- economic value
- global distribution
- marketability
- postharvest technologies
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences