Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the oldest and choicest tropical fruits of the world and is rightly designated as "King of fruits". It is the third widely produced fruit crop of the tropics after banana and citrus and occupying relatively the same position in the tropics as the apple in Europe and North America. Mango is believed to be indigenous to the Indian sub-continent. It is under cultivation in India for more than 4000 years and hence conspicuous bonds have been formed between the fruit and cultural history of some countries like India.The spray of Calcium Chloride extends the...

Banana is a crop which has a social economic importance in East Africa countries where it is a staple food for many. Banana growers in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania produce different items in banana like beer, wine, juice, dried chips and hand crafts. Hand crafts are mainly made by women who sell them on regional and international markets in order to diversify their incomes.This book may help in establishing a good banana orchard and in banana propagation to banana growers, students and researchers worldwide.