Jamun

Syzygium cumini Skeels, commonly called jamun or jambul, is one of the fruit species with the most potential of the Myrtaceae family, as its highly nutritious fruits have important medicinal values. In the current scenario of growing relevance and demand of this fruit crop, management of immense genetic resources available and their effective utilization is more important in upscaling organized jamun orcharding to meet the market demand. The chapter covers all relevant aspects of jamun, including taxonomy, botany, origin and distribution, germplasm use, and conservation strategies, highlighting the gaps and future areas of research for efficient management and utilization of the crop.