Arborsculpture is a branch of arboriculture specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks, branches and roots into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker and stronger as they add annual rings. The closest related practices are espalier and pleaching.

The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The plant is native to northeastern Brazil, where it is called by its Portuguese name Caju (the fruit) or Cajueiro (the tree). It is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew "nuts" (see below) and cashew apples.

Time and again, the policy makers in India have been observing - as it is pivotal - the growth rate in agricultural sector should be at least 3-4 percent annually to sustain an 8-10 percent growth in GDP. It should be noted – as our policy makers lament - since 1997, agriculture has grown at a trend rate of 2.5 percent only with wide fluctuations year to year, mainly due to lack of reforms, declining public investment and poor pre-modern infrastructure.

The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a species of tree and its fruit, native to southwestern India, and possibly also east to the Malay Peninsula, though more likely an early human introduction there.

Raisins have been widely known for their high antioxidant content, all-natural sweetness and dietary fiber. Now, a new clinical study indicates raisins can also tout a low to moderate glycemic index (GI). GI -- a measure of how a food affects blood sugar levels -- is used as a tool in diabetes management, weight loss and sports nutrition