Wertit Soegeng-Reksodihardjo (1962), author of The Species of Durio with Edible Fruits, mentions that although the durian fruit “may not be universally esteemed, it is certainly the most highly valued and the most desirable of the seasonal fruits throughout the countries of southeastern Asia” (p. 270). The durian is infamous for its distinctive odor, the unique scent of the durian meat can penetrate through the intact husk. According to Soegeng-Reksodihardjo, the origin of the durian fruit is native to western Malaysia (p. 277). The durian trees are not difficult to plant, given the right climate, and require little care or maintenance. Soegeng-Reksodihardjo found that there were durian
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