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Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale L.)

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The chapter discusses, starting from the origin of Cashew from Brazil, how it spread to various countries, including India, and its popularity for its very nutritious, free-of-cholesterol nuts. It was the British who popularized it in India – the nut that always goes well with a peg of whisky. The chapter discusses various aspects of Cashew production, including its genetic improvement, and details of establishing a Cashewnut plantation, including salient aspects of raising soft wood grafting in Cashew production. A detailed discussion on Cashew end products is also included in the chapter.

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Nair, K.P. (2021). Cashew Nut (Anacardium occidentale L.). In: Tree Crops . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62140-7_2

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