SRINAGAR, Sept. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir is staring at an economic crisis as the horticulture sector is gasping for breath.Prolonged blockade of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is gradually leading to the collapse of the apple economy in Kashmir. Experts have warned that the crisis could have a ripple effect on other sectors, given horticulture's crucial role in the J&K economy. Official figures reveal that agriculture and allied sectors account for more than 78 percent of the Union Territory's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), providing livelihood to over 13 lakh families.Noted business leader Shaqeel Qalander said the current disruption could have long-term consequences. "After the tourism debacle, the horticulture sector is the only hop...