Identify Problems and Suggest Possible Solutions for Safe Pineapple Production in Madhupur Tract

Hasan, Shahriar; Hasan, Shaikh Shamim; Saha, Soumitra; Islam, M. R.

doi:10.24018/ejfood.2022.4.5.564

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“…The fruit contains immense nutrients and is abundant in vitamins A, C, B1, and B6 [ 7 , 8 , 9 ]. It also has proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, copper, manganese, and several minerals [ 5 , 10 ].…”

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First Report of Colletotrichum fructicola Causing Fruit Rot and Leaf-Tip Dieback on Pineapple in Northern Thailand

Armand

Hyde

Jayawardena

2023

Plants

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Pineapple is one of the most economically important fruits in tropical countries, particularly in Thailand. Canned pineapple is currently Thailand’s main exported commodity to many countries, including the United States, Russia, Germany, Poland, and Japan. Fungal diseases are considered a permanent threat to fruits in the pre- and post-harvest stages, leading to considerable economic losses. Fungal disease is one of the primary causes of massive yield losses in pineapples around the world. Colletotrichum species are the most common fungal pathogens affecting different tropical fruits. Although there are many reports regarding Colletotrichum species associated with pineapple, they do not have molecular data to confirm species identification. However, the occurrence of Colletotrichum species on pineapple has not been reported in Thailand so far. In this study, we isolated and identified Colletotrichum fructicola on pineapple in northern Thailand and have proven its pathogenicity to the host. This is the first report of the occurrence of Colletotrichum in pineapple, based on morpho-molecular approaches.

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First Report of Colletotrichum fructicola Causing Fruit Rot and Leaf-Tip Dieback on Pineapple in Northern Thailand

Armand

Hyde

Jayawardena

2023

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“…Pineapple is a very fragrant, delicate and delicious fruit. The scientific name of pineapple is Ananus comosus which belongs to the Bromeliaceae family (Baruwa, 2013, Hasan et al, 2022. Pineapple lives proudly sitting on the seat of thorns, with a crown on his head.…”

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Present Status of Pineapple Cultivation in Bangladesh: Case of Madhupur Tract

Hasan,

Saha,

Afrad

et al. 2023

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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The main focus of this research was to explore the present status of pineapple cultivation in Madhupur tract of Bangladesh. Primary data were collected using a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire by face-to-face interviews from a sample of 300 pineapple growers and two focus group discussions were also carried out from March to May 2022. According to the study findings majority (51%) of the respondents cultivate pineapple in their own land having medium experience (53.3%), followed mixed cropping pattern (89%) where 25.33 percent respondent cultivate banana as companion crop. ‘Calendar’ is the top most cultivated variety of pineapple in Madhupur tract. Majority of the respondent use balanced pesticide and ripening agent due to increasing demand of chemical free farm fresh pineapple among consumers. Higher profit compared to other crops (82.00 %) was the main reason for producing pineapple in the study area. Majority (26.67%) of the respondent followed (Grower- Faria- Bepari- Aratdar- Wholesaler- Retailer- Consumers) channel among the six dominant marketing channels to market their produced pineapple. The results of SWOT analysis revealed that weakness of pineapple cultivation in Madhupur tract have the potential to improve. If the government and other policy making organizations come forward to solve the problems arising in pineapple cultivation, then the position of pineapple as fruit will be consolidated soon in home and abroad.

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Examining technical efficiency, prospects, and policies of farmers: data from a developing nation’s pineapple production

Datta,

Saha,

Rahman

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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IntroductionThe unique characteristics of pineapples as a perennial plant, which guarantee their quick proliferation and adoption in both the tropics and subtropics, readily justify their economic significance. Although pineapple is a popular tropical fruit among Bangladeshi citizens, they continue to produce fewer pineapples than other international producers with limited export offerings. Hence, the study aimed to estimate the technological efficiency, prospects, and policies of pineapple growers in the northeastern district of Bangladesh.MethodsOne hundred respondent growers were surveyed directly to gather cross-sectional data using a multistage sampling technique. The technical efficiency scores of individual farms were calculated using the stochastic frontier model with the technical inefficiency model for identifying factors responsible for inefficiency.ResultsThe technical efficiency scores range from about two-thirds to the absolute efficiency level, with a mean technical efficiency above the ninety percent level. The technical inefficiency effect model interpreted that farmers’ age and education had a significant positive impact, whereas credit, training, and family size had a significant negative impact on inefficiency.DiscussionFindings indicated that sampled farmers may use inputs more efficiently and raise their yield by nearly one-twentieth. Therefore, the study suggests that the government should concentrate on strategies to attract young growers, as they are more capable of managing resources effectively and willing to accept technological breakthroughs. The study’s conclusions have significant policy ramifications specifically in the areas of finance, education and skills, and rural development that the Government should consider to increase farmer’s productivity and overcome various challenges while upholding national interests and ensuring the farming sector’s continued prosperity. To commercialize pineapple production and establish Bangladesh as a prominent production zone, more research and development are needed.

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Identify Problems and Suggest Possible Solutions for Safe Pineapple Production in Madhupur Tract

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References 11 publications

First Report of Colletotrichum fructicola Causing Fruit Rot and Leaf-Tip Dieback on Pineapple in Northern Thailand

First Report of Colletotrichum fructicola Causing Fruit Rot and Leaf-Tip Dieback on Pineapple in Northern Thailand

Present Status of Pineapple Cultivation in Bangladesh: Case of Madhupur Tract

Examining technical efficiency, prospects, and policies of farmers: data from a developing nation’s pineapple production

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