Post-harvest handling ofkinnow fruits

摘要

Kinnow is the major fruit grown in Punjab. It is in great demand not only in Indian markets stretching from Delhi to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai but also in Sri Lanka, Thailand and some middle east countries.Citrus occupies an area of 37 thousand hectares out of which 22 thousand hectares area is under Kinnow with production of 9.8 lakh MT. The area under Kinnow is increasing at faster rate due to its wide range of adaptability, attractive fruit colour, highjuice content and good shipping quality for distant transportation. These quality traits have also made Kinnow suitable for export. Kinnow is in great demand not only in Indian markets stretching from Delhi to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai but also in Sri Lanka, Thailand and some middle east countries.