Floriculture has garnered considerable attention from both farmers and scientists in recent times, particularly in terms of production and sales. This has prompted growers to explore and adopt technological solutions to enhance productivity. Adopting protected cultivation techniques is one such approach, and this book delivers valuable insights in this regard, courtesy of contributions from distinguished scientists and faculty members across the nation. Moreover, the book provides information on specific crops in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to students who can comprehend the information provided.

1. History and Overview of Protected Cultivation

N. Basavaraja, Suhasini Chikkalaki, Viresh Hiremath Mallikarjun Awatiand Miss Suhasini

2. Protected Cultivation

G. Koteswara Rao, T. Thomson, M.M. Nagaraju M. SurendraBabu

3. Protected Cultivation Techniques of Horticulture Crops

K. Shoba Thingalmaniyan and N.A. Tamil Selvi

4. Artificial Lighting with LEDs in Horticulture

S. Vijaya Kumar and P. Pandiyaraj

5. Technology for Gerbera Flower (Gerbera Jamesonii) Cultivation Under Natural Ventilated Polyhouse

T.K. Chowdhuri, R. Sadhukhan and S. Das

6. Protected Cultivation Technology of Alstroemeriaas Commercial Flower Crop

M.K. Singh

7. Hi-tech Cultivation of Lilium Under Protected Cultivation

M. Kannan, S. Vinodh and P. Ranchana

8. Hi-tech Production Practices in Cut Rose Under Protected Cultivation

M. Kannan, P. Ranchana and S. Vinodh