Introduction The cocoa plant (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the world’s most economically important tropical tree species because its seeds form the basis of the global chocolate industry. A member of the Malvaceae family, it is native to tropical…
Introduction Stevia rebaudiana is a perennial herb best known for producing intensely sweet diterpene glycosides, particularly stevioside and rebaudioside A, compounds valued globally as non-caloric natural sweeteners. Commonly known as Stevia, the species belongs to the family Asteraceae and originates…
Introduction Gomphrena globosa, commonly known as globe amaranth, is distinguished by its persistent, papery inflorescences that retain colour long after drying. It belongs to the family Amaranthaceae and is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. The species…
Introduction Dragon Fruit, botanically Selenicereus undatus, is the most commercially important white-fleshed pitaya and among the most widely cultivated climbing cacti in the world. It belongs to the cactus family Cactaceae and is accepted by Kew POWO as native from…
Introduction Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is one of the world’s most widely cultivated tropical fruit trees, valued for its highly nutritious fruits, adaptability, and economic importance. Belonging to the family Myrtaceae, it is currently regarded as an accepted species first…