Importance and Exploitation of Underutilized Fruits of Western Ghats Lalithya K.A.1, Raveendra Y. C.1, Bhagya H. P.2 1K.R.C College of Horticulture, U.H.S., Bagalkot, Arabhavi, Karnataka, India-591 218 2Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh-534 450 Online published on 15 December, 2016. Abstract Western Ghats are treasure of many fruit trees which are unknown to people rather than local and tribal people. Under exploited crops possess tremendous medicinal and nutrition and have potential for preparation of value added products and provide food, nutritional security and financial security to rural poor people and also leads to agricultural diversity. Promotion and standardization of agro techniques for these crops is essential for profitable culture and maximum yield realization. Top Keywords Importance, Exploitation, Underutilized Fruits, Western Ghats. Top |