Status of Guava

Guava production was vital for the over all growth of Horticulture as it contributed to nearly 4 per cent of the total fruit production. Each part of the Guava tree possessed much of economic value. Being rich in folic acid, dietary fiber, potassium and in dietary minerals, Guavas had often been included among the various super fruits. Even though India had been the leading producer of Guava in the world, the productivity of Guava in India had been the lowest among the Guava producing countries. The study area namely the Dindigul district had been very famous for the Guava Cultivation. More especially the Blocks around the Dindigul District had been contributing the maximum quantity of Guava to the Dindigul Market. Aayakudi village had been famous in Tamil Nadu for the Guava production. Considering the vital role that Guava had in the economy of India, there was a need to analyse the area, yield and production of Guava in India, Tamil Nadu and Dindigul district.