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DFNet Newsletter 26

October 6, 2022
This issue listed seven latest publications on dragon fruits, mangosteen, durian, rambutan and other fruits, and features the news highlighting Vietnam's dragon fruit co-operatives production, and the warning from ASEAN of mega trade deal with single country. For more information, please visit DFNet website. 
Latest Publications
Breeding an underutilized fruit crop: a long-term program for Hylocereu
Noemi Tel-Zur, et al. (2022) Horticulture Research
Occurrence and identification of root-knot nematodes on red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) in Hainan, China
Long, et al. (2022) Agronomy
The origin of mangosteen: A review
Shaharudin, et al. (2022) Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution
Eco-efficiency analysis of selected tropical fruit production systems in Iran
Rasoolizadeh, et al. (2022) International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Mechanical damages and packaging methods along the fresh fruit supply chain: A review
Lin, et al. (2022) Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Cross-border e-commerce trade and industrial clusters: Evidence from China
Wang, et al. (2022) Sustainability
Integrated studies of banana on remote sensing, biogeography, and biodiversity: An Indonesian perspective
Wikantika, et al. (2022) Diversity
News

Co-operatives can connect dragon fruit farmers with market

August 09, 2022, Viet Nam News
Co-operative in Long An developed strategies to cope with market problems that stabilized dragon fruit production and helped farmers’ survival in difficult times like the ongoing pandemic.  <Read more>

China's durian boom sparks ASEAN alarm over mega trade deal

August 28, 2022, NIKKEI Asia
RCEP accelerates the export of durians from Southeast Asian countries to China. Rapid increase in production and dependence on a single market will increase the risk of exporting countries.  <Read more>

Dragon fruit cultivation gaining ground

August 25, 2022, The Daily Star
Dragon fruit production in Bangladesh has risen sharply and farmers are encouraged to set up demonstration farms.  <Read more>

Chinese Breeders Unveil World’s First Longan/Lychee Hybrid

August 29, 2022, Produce Report
This hybrid variety is cold hardy and late maturing, which can expand the existing planting area and extend the production season. Commercial production is in its initial stage, so consumers will have a chance to taste this new fruit next year.  <Read more>

Curb dodgy durian trade

September 12, 2022, Bangkok Post
The Thai DoA lacks the legal right to effectively enforce against counterfeit and substandard durian. The reputation and market share of Thai durian is under challenged while Southeast Asian countries are entering the market to compete.  <Read more>

Vietnam’s successful lychee season ends, dragon fruit still in trouble

August 22, 2022, Produce Report
Vietnamese lychees are exported to over 30 countries. Dragon fruit remain to be exported mostly to China through border trade schemes.  <Read more>

Durian boom in China only a prelude to vast opportunities for tropical fruit growers in SE Asia when the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches

Sep 06, 2022, Global Times
Apart from durian, dozens of tropical fruits from 9 ASEAN member states have been approved to enter the Chinese market as of the end of July, and continue to strive to enter the Japanese and Korean markets.  <Read more>
Saudi Arabia to expand dragon fruit production
August 25, 2022, ARAB NEWS
Dragon fruit consumes less water than other crops and has various nutritional benefits. The Kingdom plans to increase its production.  <Read more>
China inspectors clear way for imports of Philippine durian
September 07, 2022, BusinessWorld
The durian from Davao region, which is expected to win the hearts of durian lovers in China, will be permitted for import into China soon.  <Read more>
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