Pineapple is a tropical and
sub-tropical plant with edible fruit consisting of coalesced berries, also
called pineapples. Pineapple is one of the commercially viable and profitable fruit
crops of Asia and other parts of world. Growing of pineapple originated in
Brazil and gradually spread to other tropical parts of the world. Pineapple
belongs to the family of “Bromeliaceae”. Pineapples can be grown for edible
purpose and production of fiber. Pineapple fruit can be consumed fresh, cooked,
juiced, or preserved. When it comes to plant
description of pineapple, it is an herbaceous perennial, which can reach up to
1.5 to 1.6 meters height. In appearance, the pineapple plant has a short,
stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves. Commercial grower’s proper orchard
management practices can achieve good profits as it has an excellent demand in
local and international markets. Pineapple can be grown in pots, containers and
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