Le fruit à pain est apprécié pour son goût et sa valeur nutritive. Il est très riche en hydrate de carbone. Son poids varie de 1.0 à 2.0 kg mais peut atteindre jusqu’à 6.0 kg dépendant des variétés. Il est couramment consommé bouilli, cuit et peut être transformé en farine. La farine de fruit à pain peut partiellement se substituer à la farine de blé dans la préparation de plusieurs mets.
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Le papayer (Carica papaya L.) appartient à la famille des Caricacées. Il est probablement originaire du Mexique ou du Costa Rica et a été noté à Maurice vers le milieu du dix-huitième siècle. La papaye est un fruit très apprécié en dessert pour sa saveur et sa valeur nutritive; elle peut aussi être consommée verte en salade, achard ou gratin.
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Fertigation refers to the application of nutrients to a crop through the system of irrigation. The most common fertigation system is the application of water soluble fertilisers near the roots of plants through drip irrigation. In Mauritius, this system is used in hydroponics, in nurseries, for cultivation under protected structures as well as in the open field. Fertigation allows for the precise and timely feeding of a crop with the correct amount of major and minor nutrients which are required for a healthy and productive growth.
L’arbre à pain appartient à la famille des Moracées et il est originaire des régions du Pacifique. La chair du fruit à pain est très riche en hydrate de carbone. Elle est aussi bien pourvue en fibre, minéraux tels que le potassium, magnésium, calcium et en vitamines B et C. Le fruit à pain est appelé à jouer un rôle important pour la sécurité alimentaire.
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Russet – A Short Day Hybrid Onion Variety
Russet is a dark red onion variety with very high yield potential and suitable for fresh market. The plants have a uniform fall over of leaves at maturity. The bulbs are globular, uniform, and firm. The yield is comparable to the currently recommended hybrid varieties that are cultivated locally.
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The onion research agenda at the FAREI comprises two main research programmes, the introduction and evaluation of elite germplasm and breeding. Important traits in the selection process include high yield, tolerance to diseases, good storability and appealing bulb qualities.
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The potato research agenda of the FAREI gives priority to breeding programmes which are supplemented with introduction and evaluation of elite germplasm for selection of varieties potentially adapted to local conditions.
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Vigora is a potato variety developed locally from a breeding programme led jointly by the Food & Agricultural Research & Extension Institute (FAREI) and the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute (MSIRI).
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