The Lychee Biotechnology
This book provides systematic information on the lychee and modern tools to promote its sustainable growth and development. Including dedicated chapters on the evolution and diversification of the lychee, it highlights its genetic makeup and reciprocal ex
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The Lychee Biotechnology
The Lychee Biotechnology
Manoj Kumar • Vivek Kumar • Ram Prasad Ajit Varma Editors
The Lychee Biotechnology
Editors Manoj Kumar Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Vivek Kumar Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Ram Prasad Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Ajit Varma Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Preface
Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is an important fruit crop commercially grown in some states with tremendous export potential and plays a significant role in their economy. There has been an ever-increasing demand for litchi in domestic and export market. Owing to specific climatic requirement, successful litchi cultivation has been restricted in certain areas, but now with the development of improved cultivation technologies, it is spreading to many other parts of India. Litchi is an evergreen subtropical fruit, known for its delicious, juicy aril and refreshing taste. Fruits are consumed fresh or processed into value-added products. The pulp, canned aril and dried fruits (‘litchi nuts’) are exported. The aril of dried litchi is eaten like raisins. The Chinese use dried aril in their tea as a sweetener. Litchi fruits are also spiced or pickled or made into sa
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