Is Growing Temperate-zone Fruits Profitable in the Tropics and Subtropics?

Abstract Fruit trees normally thrive in zones with ecological conditions similar to their original habitats. The majority of temperate fruit trees require climates with sufficient winter chilling to break internal bud dormancy. This condition generally can not be fulfilled in tropical or subtropical climates. Temperate-zone cultivars have not been commercially productive in these areas; however, some poor-quality fruits have been obtained from seedy plants and some local selections.