Kinnow

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Kinnow (also Kinoo) is a variety of citrus fruit grown in Pakistan and north India, which resembles mandarin oranges. Indonesia is the largest export market for the fruit.

Kinnow has many seeds per wedge in comparison to other citrus fruits. The seeds of kinnow are naturally diploid or tetraploid. But now scientists have created triploids, which means they have come up with seedless varieties. They are still testing however, whether the fruit is healthy for consumption.

Kinnow has the longest growing period of citrus fruit, and is a late maturing variety with a short crushing and processing period. This causes problems to the citrus industry. Due to its soft skin, the fruit is easily damaged during harvesting and transportation, thus causing heavy post-harvest losses.

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• Export Opportunities Kinoo at Jang.com.pk