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Dragon fruit is an important fruit crop in the Cactaceae family and is known for its high nutraceutical properties, greater monetary returns, low maintenance and stress resistance. Three of its species viz. Hylocereus undatus, H. megalanthus, and H. polyrhizus are extensively grown in the world. Improved agronomic practices have been important for obtaining quality yield. Available literature highlights the novel production techniques such as pruning, training, use of plant hormones, and other horticultural techniques. Nonetheless, there is dearth of complete and comprehensive information about production technology of dragon fruit. This paper reviews all available information related to production technology that would be useful for researchers and farmers.
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Yadav, A., Dhakar, M.K., Arunachalam, A. et al. A Review on the Scope of Adoption of Underutilized Climate Smart Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp.) Cultivation. Applied Fruit Science 66, 297–309 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-023-01006-3
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