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The book contains latest information on varieties and scientific crop production practices of more than 70 vegetables right from nursery to marketing. In addition to crop improvement, crop production and protection of individual vegetables, the basic principles of vegetable production, systems of classification, special systems of vegetables production including high-tech production, organic farming, hydroponics, biofertilizers are also dealt in this book. The book is oriented for undergraduate programme in agriculture and horticulture and gives a comprehensive picture on the production scenario of vegetables in the country. The students, teachers, researchers and other interested in the field of vegetable production and breeding will be immensely benefited.
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T. R. Gopalakrishnan, Head, Department of Olericulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala,India
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01. Introduction
02. Classification of vegetable
03. Principles of vegetable production
04. Vegetable gardens and special systems of vegetable farming
05. Solanaceous fruit vegetables
06. Cucurbits
07. Okra
08. Legume vegetables
09. Cole crops
10. Bulb crops
11. Root crops
12. Potato
13. Tuber crops
14. Leaf vegetables
15. Salad vegetables
16. Perennial vegetables
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