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The guava fruit is a highly palatable and nutritious tropical fruit with a pleasant flavor. It is abundant at moderate prices in Kenya. ... Guavas were reported to grow naturally by most (83.9%) respondents although 37% plant the guava tree

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Guava trees grow rapidly and fruit in 2 to 4 years from seed. They live 30 to 40 years but productivity declines after the 15th year.

Trees are more commonly propagated via cuttings and layering

Despite the high production of guavas in the country, processing remains extremely low (3.1%) due to limited knowledge (74.8%) and lack of appropriate equipment (65.9%) leading to the fruit’s economic under exploitation.

There is a need for a structured system focused on guava value addition, reducing the fruits’ postharvest losses and increasing their economic and nutritional potential.

The guava (Psidium guajava L) is a hardy, evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family that is grown mainly for its edible fruits . Guava trees are resilient and they adapt well to various climatic conditions within the tropical and sub-tropical regions across the world