date:Aug 14, 2012
ceived to be an inferior crop, could be the state's next major export. The fruit, if processed properly, has the potential to earn the state a lot of revenue.
Padre also highlighted the various initiatives taken across the world in exploiting commercial value of the fruit. The edible parts removed from the whole fruit are being packed and marketed locally.
The horticulture department needs to further popularise the crop despite jackfruit's disadvantage of strong scent, size and processing diff