The book entitled "The Pomegranate" focuses on various aspects, including its introduction, uses, and composition. Emphasis is placed on plant genetic resources, evaluation, breeding, and improvement of commercial varieties; cultural management, including climate and soil requirements, nursery management, and propagation; and economics, flowering, fruiting, and post-harvest management. Additionally, the book covers topics such as water management, integrated nutrient management, high-density plantation, canopy management, fruit thinning, chemical regulation, staggering of crop, rejuvenation of old orchards, disorders, pest and disease management, and pesticide residue standards for export. The book aims to assist researchers, students, and farmers in overcoming problems faced by the crop and increasing its productivity and utility.
01. Introduction 02. Varietal Improvement 03. Plant Genetic Resources and its Evaluation 04. Plant Propagation and Nursery Management 05. Cultural Management 06. Water Management 07. Nutrient Management 08. High Density Orcharding and Canopy Management 09. Orchard Rejuvenation 10. Crop Regulation, Root Distribution and Intercropping 11. Post Harvest Management 12. Disorders 13. Export 14. Pests & Diseases Management