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Custard apple trees in Karachi thrive but face climate, housing threats

Fruit trees thrive in Karachi's heat with little care, but climate change and housing schemes now endanger them

Custard apple trees in Karachi thrive but face climate, housing threats
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Do you know a fruit tree just like Karachi? One that requires little and produces abundantly.

In Karachi's often-sweltering climate, custard apple trees thrive since they need no watering for six months. Pesticides are not sprayed, but natural fertilizers are used to ensure a better harvest.

However, climate change and expanding housing schemes now pose a threat to this cultivation.

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