The tropical fruit has long been a staple in traditional medicine across Central and South America, known for its supposed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and even anticancer properties.

This story appears in the December 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Spiky, gigantic, and fibrous, jackfruit may not seem particularly inviting. But the tropical fruit in its unripened ...

Once considered a rarity, dragon fruit has become a familiar sight in grocery stores. With its vibrant pink skin and speckled flesh, this tropical fruit is as eye-catching as it is nutritious. Its ...

spiky fruit? And why is it so expensive? Thailand is expected to harvest almost 1 million metric tons of durian in 2021. Durian is native to several tropical climates around the world, including ...

Rambutan, a tropical fruit similar to litchi, thrives in India's southern states. New high-yielding varieties like Arka Coorg Arun and Pitab offer potential for increased cultivation. With proper care ...

Most of the spiky, pungent fruit comes from tropical climates in the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc, but China also has ambitious aspirations to cultivate homegrown ...