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caRambola (AverrhoA CArAmbolA l.) pRoduction

4. Salinity symptoms include leaf wilting, leaf marginal and tip necrosis; stem and limb dieback;

reduced fruit size, and tree death. Solutions – proper site selection, use of good quality wa-

ter, flushing the soil profile periodically of nutrients and use of tolerant rootstocks.

5. Wind symptoms include leaf damage/deformation, abscission; stem and limb dieback; fruit

windscar, reduced yields; limb breakage, toppling, stumping. Solutions – proper site selec-

tion, wind breaks; facilitation of deep rooting for improved root anchoring and implementa-

tion of a regular pruning program.

6. High pH, calcareous soil stress – symptoms include nutrient deficiencies, especially iron, zinc,

manganese, and magnesium. Solutions – use of rootstocks, frequent foliar applications of

minor elements (Zn, Mn, Mg) and chelated Fe materials.

Carambola fruit nutrient content – value per 100 grams of fruit

1. Water, 91%

2. Calories, 33 kcal

3. Protein, 0.54 g

4. Total lipid (fat), 0.35 g

5. Vit C, 21.2 mg
6. Folate, 12.0 mcg

7. Vit. A, 493 IU

8. Calcium, 4 mg

9. Magnesium, 9 mg

10. Phosphorus, 16 mg

11. Potassium, 163 mg

12. Sodium, 2 mg
13. High in antioxidants/phenolic

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