Rather used for food, wine, or as a hospitable gesture, the pineapple, for centuries has been a great commodity worldwide. Although it is thought to have originated in the South American countries of Brazil and Paraguay, it was first discovered in the Caribbean island now known as Guadalupe. The discovery of pineapple in Guadalupe date back to 1493. Following their finding of the pineapple, Europeans attempted to take the plant back to Europe for cultivation. The lack of a tropical climate prevented the success of European cultivation of the fruit. Explorers instead introduced the pineapple to a number of their colonies in Africa, Asia, and the south pacific, were they are still grown today.
The pineapple’s scientific name is Ananas comosus …show more content…
Dole, an American based company headquartered in California, is the world second largest pineapple producer. Dole’s to large scale production facilities in Thailand and the Philippines strongly contribute to these numbers and keep these two countries at the top of leading pineapple producing countries. According to a study in 2000, pineapples were the world’s most traded fruit. Pineapple trade took 51% of the international fruit trade market, while mangoes followed in second place at 21.7%. On a smaller scale, pineapples are often grown locally and are extremely low maintenance crops. They can be grown by twisting off the crown of a fresh pineapple, drying it out, and planting it shallowly in soil. They also grow well in pots. The growing plant does not need much water. Due to its thick and waxy leaves, it can hold large amounts of water and loses little water due to …show more content…
Phytophthora cinnamomi is a soil fungus that causes top rot and root rot in pineapples. This most often occurs in the fall and winter during long periods of wet weather. Regular spraying of fungicide as well as proper drainage helps to alleviate this issue. Wilting of the pineapple plants is caused by Fusarium spp. Crookneck is a condition is caused by a zinc deficiency. The name is descriptive of the disease symptoms because plant because to bend and growth almost completely horizontally. The leaves also tend to curl and become brittle. Blisters and lesions appear on the leave that are initially yellow but soon become dark and sunken. Crookneck is treated with a solution containing 1% zinc sulfate to combat the zinc
The pineapple’s scientific name is Ananas comosus …show more content…
Dole, an American based company headquartered in California, is the world second largest pineapple producer. Dole’s to large scale production facilities in Thailand and the Philippines strongly contribute to these numbers and keep these two countries at the top of leading pineapple producing countries. According to a study in 2000, pineapples were the world’s most traded fruit. Pineapple trade took 51% of the international fruit trade market, while mangoes followed in second place at 21.7%. On a smaller scale, pineapples are often grown locally and are extremely low maintenance crops. They can be grown by twisting off the crown of a fresh pineapple, drying it out, and planting it shallowly in soil. They also grow well in pots. The growing plant does not need much water. Due to its thick and waxy leaves, it can hold large amounts of water and loses little water due to …show more content…
Phytophthora cinnamomi is a soil fungus that causes top rot and root rot in pineapples. This most often occurs in the fall and winter during long periods of wet weather. Regular spraying of fungicide as well as proper drainage helps to alleviate this issue. Wilting of the pineapple plants is caused by Fusarium spp. Crookneck is a condition is caused by a zinc deficiency. The name is descriptive of the disease symptoms because plant because to bend and growth almost completely horizontally. The leaves also tend to curl and become brittle. Blisters and lesions appear on the leave that are initially yellow but soon become dark and sunken. Crookneck is treated with a solution containing 1% zinc sulfate to combat the zinc