Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER Bhopal), have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini).
About Jamun tree:
It is also known as jambolan, or black plum tree and is a Myrtaceae plant family tropical tree.
Its natural range includes the Indian sub-continent and South-East Asia.
The genus Syzygium contains 1,193 recognised species, including jamun.
Soil
It can be grown on a wide range of soils.
However, for high yield potential and good plant growth, deep loam and a well-drained soil are needed.
It can grow well under salinity and waterlogged conditions too.
Climate
It prefers to grow under tropical and subtropical climate.
It is also found growing in lower ranges of the Himalayas up to an altitude of 1300 metres.
It requires dry weather at the time of towering and fruit setting.
In subtropical areas, early rain is considered to be beneficial for ripening of fruits and proper development of its size, colour and taste.
Benefits: In Ayurveda the black plum is used to treat ailments such as stomach discomfort, arthritis, cardiac problems, flatulence, asthma, diarrhoea, and stomach spasms.
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