Introduction

• Botanical name : Fragaria ananassa
• Family :Rosaceae
• Origin : Europe
• ananassa is natural hybrid
• Fragaria chiloensis × Fragaria virginiana
• Flavour is due to Ethyle butanoate and Ethyle hexanoate
• Strawberry can be used differently like fruit, jam, juice and wine, chocolates , flavouring etc
• In Nepal, strawberry is grown on a very limited scale in scattered pockets, concentrated in Kakani (Nuwakot) and periphery
• Monoecious, short day, low perennial herb and quick growing fruit plant
• Rich in vit.- c and iron
• Flowers are borne in small cluster and white in colour
• Type of inflorescence : Dichotomic raceme
• Type of fruit : Etaerio of achenes
• Major pollinator : Honey bee
• Edible portion : Succulent receptacle
• Chromosome no.(2n) = 56 (8x)
• Contain high quantities of ellagic acid which inhibit cancer and HIV onto cells and HIV enzyme activity on DNA and function as antioxidants and free radical scavengers
• Consumed as fresh, jam, juice, pies, candy, ice-cream