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Custard Apple gains popularity in Hyderabad market

Deccan Chronicle | 03/11/2024 05:12 PM | Click to read full article

The fruit, once taken for granted for its plentiful availability, is suddenly the toast of the season. It has shot into the preferred list, including those of farmers after its nutrition values came to the fore. The plant which consumes less water and is largely free of pesticides is suitable for cultivation across the state. Grown in the forest tracts of Nallamala, Mulugu, Utnoor and Palvancha, the produce is unable to meet the needs of the local population. 

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