The book explores the various aspects of horticulture, including the latest trends, innovative techniques, and sustainable practices that are shaping our cities, homes, and agricultural landscapes. From urban gardening and vertical farming to the conservation of endangered plant species, this resource covers a range of horticultural practices. This book is not only for horticulturists, agronomists, and gardening enthusiasts but also for anyone who wants to understand the impact of horticulture on our daily lives. As we face global challenges such as climate change, food security, and environmental sustainability, the role of horticulture becomes increasingly important. The knowledge in this book aims to empower individuals and communities to engage with horticulture and contribute to a healthier planet.

Shubham Jain is pursuing Ph.D. (Fruit science) from A.N.D.U.A.T. Kumarganj, Ayodhya. He has received his degree in B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi with 2nd Rank and M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit science) from S.H.U.A.TS., Prayagraj with 2nd rank. He has qualified ASRB-NET (2021) with 63%. He has written two books, (1) Wonders of Fruit Science and (2) Horticulture Encyclopedia Several Review article, Research paper, book chapter & popular article. He got many awards in international conference.

Anushi is a Research Scholar at Department of fruit science, College of Horticulture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (208 002). She started her doctorate of philosophy in 2021. She did her graduation in B.Sc. (honors) in Agriculture at Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh in 2019. She got Vice Chancellor Gold medal in her graduation. Thereafter, she completed her post-graduation at Department of Fruit Science College of Horticulture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (208 002). She has published many popular articles, abstracts, research paper, book chapter in various national and international magazines/journals/Souvenir etc. She was awarded with best M.Sc. thesis and young horticulturist award in international conference in 2023. She also awarded with best oral presentation award at various national conferences. She is lead editor of book series on Mango (Production, Technology, Protection and Economics).

Shivendu Pratap Singh Solanki is from Katni, Madhya Pradesh. He received his under graduate degree in Horticulture from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (Maharashatra) and awarded with University Gold Medal and Best Student Award for excellent academic performance. He was awarded the ICAR-JRF for his M.Sc. (Horticulture) in Fruit Science from Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (Himachal Pradesh) and was awarded the ICAR-PGS-SRF with AIR 2nd rank for his Ph.D. (Horticulture) in Fruit Science from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab.  He also qualified the ICAR-ASRB-NET in Fruit Science. He is life member of various reputed scientific societies. He has published 20 popular articles and 10 research articles in National and International journals. In 2020 he cracked Haryana Public Service commission (HPSC) exam and joined as District Horticulture Officer/Equivalent in Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Haryana. Currently he is posted as Subject Matter Specialist in Centre for Subtropical Fruits (Indo-Israel Center of Excellence), Kurukshetra, Haryana. 

Shruti Singh, is from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. She did her Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) from Jawaharlal  Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She did her post-graduation in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) from Jawaharlal  Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She did her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from JNKVV, Jabalpur.  Her publication encompasses eight research paper and various book chapter and popular articles in reputed books and magazines.

1. Climate Change and Horticulture, Resilience and Sustainability

    S. Manasa, Hemangini M. Rathva, Rutuja Narendra Deshmukh and Sukirti Mohanty

2. Futuristic Aspects and Importance of Horticulture

    Rojalin Pradhan, G. Ranganna, Payel Das and PrashunSachan

3. Hydroponics and Aquaponics for Soilless Cultivation

    Abhishek Sonkar, Sailendri Kumari Patra, Riddhi Bisht and Salman Khan

4. Indoor Gardening for Better Sustainable Goals

    Sukirti Mohanty, V. Lakshmi Prasanna Kumari, Florence David and PrashunSachan

5. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Horticulture

    Dharini Chittaragi, Subrat Kumar Senapati, Florence David and Nivedita Nidhi

6. Precision Farming for Sustainable Horticulture

    Anusha K.N., Ramesh Kumar Gupta, Rajeev Kumarand Faria Zafar

7. Pruning and Training in Horticultural Crops

    Manjunath K.S., Osheen Raizada, Kirtika Sharma and Florence David

8. Urban Horticulture for Sustainable Goals

    Anusha K.N., Sailendri Kumari Patra, V. Lakshmi Prasanna Kumari and Vijay Kumar Vimal

9. Nanotechnology in Horticulture for Better Living

    Ramesh Kumar Gupta, Rojalin Pradhan, Dhanashri Pradip Waghmare and Saransh Saxena

10. Sustainable Practices in Horticulture for Promising Future

      Anusha K.N., Subrat Kumar Senapati, Naik Reema Ravindra and Salman Khan