In recent years, India has consistently increased its production of small fruits. India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally, with a diverse range of small fruits grown across the country. Small fruits, such as kiwifruit and blueberries, are in high demand due to the growing popularity of healthier food options and increased awareness of their associated health benefits. However, the current status of small fruit production in India is substantially lower than that of other fruit crops. Nonetheless, there has been a growing interest in small fruit production, particularly in regions with suitable climatic conditions. Currently, only two types of small fruit are commercially produced in India: grapes and Indian jujube/ber. Three other fruit types, strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, have production areas of less than 10,000 ha each. Despite the growing interest in small fruit production, several challenges, such as the lack of good planting materials, productivity issues, lack of packaging facilities, and marketing networks for farmers, need to be addressed to enhance the prospects for small fruit production in India. Future studies should focus on several areas to overcome these challenges. Firstly, it is crucial to understand the specific resource constraints that small fruit producers face and develop strategies to improve their access to essential resources, including planting materials, land, water, and financial support. Secondly, innovative marketing strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of small fruit production in India should be employed to expand domestic and international market opportunities. Lastly, adopting appropriate technologies and sustainable production practices is necessary to improve productivity and mitigate environmental impacts. Overall, the prospects for small fruit production in India appear promising, given the growing demand for healthier food options and the expanding domestic and international markets for small fruits.

Introduction
Current status of small fruit production in India
    1. Grapes
    2. Kiwifruit
    3. Indian jujube/ber
    4. Strawberry
    5. Blueberry
A perspective on small fruit production in India
적 요
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

• Shailesh S. Sawant(국립원예특작과학원 배연구소) | 사완트 사일러쉬
• Byulhana Lee(국립원예특작과학원 배연구소) | 이별하나
• Janghoon Song(국립원예특작과학원 배연구소) | 송장훈
• Ho-Jin Seo(국립원예특작과학원 배연구소) | 서호진 Corresponding author