Cultivation of Macadamia

Macadamia is one of the nuts known for improving health and increasing foreign income; however, most people are not aware of macadamia. It requires suitable soil types and temperatures for cultivation. Macadamia nuts contain oil, protein, sugar, and carbohydrates. Macadamia nuts can help reduce cholesterol in blood circulation. If everyone regularly eats macadamia nuts, cholesterol levels will decrease, thereby preventing heart attacks. The famous products made from macadamia are chocolate and ice-cream. Nowadays, growers of macadamia have produced various types of products such as macadamia oil, cosmetics, etc. Myanmar is one of the countries involved in the cultivation of macadamia worldwide. Some areas in Myanmar are suitable for cultivation and have achieved success in commercial production and export to China and Thailand. Technologies for macadamia cultivation are necessary for growers to increase the cultivated areas. Therefore, the present study aims to develop knowledge and technologies for growers, to expand the areas of macadamia cultivation, and to enhance economic income and human health.