The Pomegranate: A New Look at the Fruit of Paradise

By E. Stover, E. Mercure. 2007

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In this paper, a broad overview is provide<;l for the fruit known as the pomegranate (Pu~ica granatum). The pomegranate has a deep association with the cultures of the Mediterranean region and Near East, where it is savored as a delicacy and is an important dietary component, revered in symbolism, and greatly appreciated for its medicinal properties. It is strange that a horticultural icon of such importance has been largely relegated to an ornamental role in the United States and much of Europe. Recent trends indicate that the health-giving and flavorfilled properties of these fruits may soon reverse this oversight.

Subfields: Nutrition and Dietetics, Plant Science

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