Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Gaikwad GB, Nainwad RV, Borale SU and Gaikwad RB

Abstract:
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) belongs to the family Punicaceae. It is an important fruit due to its nutritional and medicinal properties. Pomegranates are widely distributed around the world and, therefore, have a broad genetic diversity, resulting in differences in their physico-chemical parameters. The scientific community has focused on the disease and pest tolerance as well as having high yielding potential. This review aims to provide holistic information of the different varieties of pomegranate developed by state agricultural university and ICAR research institute in India. This review intends to provide a information regarding cultivar growing in all over India. Varietal difference, characteristics of varieties, yield potential and quality parameters of fruits.