Quince is a small tree or shrub grown for its edible fruit.

It is native to Iran, Turkey, Greece and Crimean Peninsula.

Major Quince growing countries in the world are Turkey, China, Uzbekistan, Morocco, Iran, Argentina, Spain, Serbia and Algeria.

Turkey is the largest producer of Quince producing about 135,406 Metric tons.

• Kingdom:  Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Rosales
• Family: Rosaceae
• Genus:  Cydonia
• Species: oblonga 

Fruits are the most economically important part of Quince cultivation

Quince grows in cooler subtropical areas to cold temperate regions.

Quince should be planted in full sun and will grow optimally at temperatures averaging 15°C.

Under dry, warm to hot inland conditions, irrigation will be required to produce good crops.

Most soils are satisfactory except those that are light, shallow and likely to dry out. 

Heavy, moist soils are particularly good for well grown fruits

Quinces are particularly susceptible to iron deficiency under alkaline conditions; hence they prefer slightly acid soils.

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes:
  
  • Major Pests: Fruit Moth, Twig Borer, Summer Fruit Tortrix, San Jose Scale and Fall Webworm.
    
  • Major Diseases: Brown Rot, Leaf Blight, Fire Blight, Crown Gall and Powdery Mildew.
• Abiotic Causes
  • Chlorosis