ABSTRACT
Apple is the leading temperate fruit crop of the world. It is primarily cul tivated for the edible fruits. Fruits are eaten fresh or processed as jam, juice, and cider. Fruits are rich in sugar and also contain high amounts of minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, and vitamin thiamine. Trees have showy flowers and are used in landscaping and in home gardens for ornamental purposes.
