Performance of aonla cultivars for yield and physico-chemical properties under Coorg conditions

Abstract

Aonla (Embilica officinalis Gaertn.) is one of the important underutilized fruits of Indian origin and grown mostly in arid and semi-arid region of the country due to its hardy nature, drought tolerance, prolific bearing and high remuneration with much less care. It is also a rich source of vitamin ‘C’ and pectins and therefore regarded as very important in medicinal value under Ayurvedic system of traditional medicine in India.