Breadfruit - Artocarpus altilis

Description and Uses

Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit) is a tropical tree from Polonesia. It is mainly grown for its fruit crops (medium shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by hand picking.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 35 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Artocarpus altilis has a lifespan of 100 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 18 meters tall. It is fast growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Artocarpus altilis has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen. The tree`s flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by .

Artocarpus altilis thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1550 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C and optimally between 21 - 32°C. The optimal rainfall is 3000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1500 - 3000 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is 4 to wind and to fire .

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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