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Ficus carica L


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Mohammad Rahimi, Muhammad Aiman and Sakimin, Siti Zaharah and Ramlan, Mohd Fauzi (2019) Ficus carica L. Pertanika Journal of Scholarly Research Reviews, 5 (1). pp. 37-43. ISSN 2636-9141; ESSN: 2462-2028

Abstract

Ficus carica L. or fig is the oldest fruit tree that being cultivated by man. Grouped under genus Ficus, this species is grown widely in Mediterranean region and now being cultivated in an area with temperate or sub-temperate climate. Fig planting in Malaysia is still new, which was brought by a man as a hobby at first. Fig is a unique fruit tree as some variety can produce fruits without pollination. Contain lots of carbohydrates, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals such potassium, fibre, calcium, iron compared to other fruits, fig have become an important source of diet to people especially in Mediterranean region since ancient time.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Agriculture
Publisher: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
Keywords: Ficus; F. carica L.; Fig
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 12 Jun 2019 07:39
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2019 07:39
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/69262
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