Crop Horticulture

Grafted mango trees typically start fruiting within 4 to 5 years after planting. Grafting helps in early maturity and better yield compared to seedling mango trees which take longer to bear fruit.

Papaya is believed to have originated in tropical America, particularly southern Mexico and Central America. It was later introduced to other tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
- India, Sri Lanka, and Africa are regions where papaya is widely cultivated but not its place of origin.

Boron is an essential micronutrient for plants and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of cell walls. Adequate boron levels help prevent cracking in tomatoes by improving fruit firmness and reducing susceptibility to cracking during growth and maturation.
- Sulphur, magnesium, and manganese have other important functions but are not primarily involved in preventing tomato cracking.