Frost: Stress Mitigation in Subtropical Fruit Orchards
authored by: Shashi Kumar SharmaLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 10.5 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 420 GMS
Keywords
Frost protection for subtropical fruits, Orchards stress management in cold weather, Subtropical crop frost resilience, Cold stress mitigation for fruit trees, Winter frost solutions for orchards, Temperature stress control in subtropical agriculture, Frost-resistant strategies for fruit crops, Orchard frost management techniques, Subtropical fruit frost prevention, Cold weather stress adaptation in orchards, Frost control measures for subtropical fruits, Climate resilience in subtropical orchards, Winter frost impact on fruit cultivation, Orchard frost tolerance methods, Subtropical fruit tree winter care, Cold stress alleviation in fruit orchards, Frost mitigation practices for subtropical crops, Orchards frost survival strategies, Weather-related stress in subtropical agriculture, Protecting fruits from frost damage, Subtropical orchard temperature control, Frost resilience in subtropical fruit varieties, Winter climate challenges in orchards, Orchard frost protection technologies, Cold-resistant practices for subtropical cropsSubtropical regions experience both hot summers and cold or frosty winters. These regions are located between the temperate and tropical latitudes on both sides of the equator. In the NW sub-Himalayan areas and the adjacent plains, frost is a significant threat, particularly for fruit crop cultivation. The cultivation of evergreen subtropical plants is always at risk of frost damage. Despite advancements in agricultural research and crop production practices, effective frost protection technology is still lacking. Researchers worldwide are working with dedication and enthusiasm to address this issue.
This book is a collection of information developed by the author and others globally on managing frost. It aims to increase understanding of frost, frost-induced freezing, and the options available for mitigating its effects. In addition to providing an overview of frost and its impact on subtropical fruit plantations, the book offers a simplified version of information on orchard energy balance, plant tissue damage mechanisms, and biomolecular aspects of plant defense. The practical aspects and elaborations derived from open field studies, keeping growers' perspectives in mind, are included while discussing crop frost sensitivity, damage symptoms, frost prediction, frost-prone area delineation, and frost impact mitigation.
Therefore, this book is a comprehensive account of both the theoretical and practical aspects of frost and its impact mitigation, tailored to the needs of growers.
Shashi K. Sharma, Ph. D. Professor (Fruit Science) Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri Hamirpur - 177 001, Himachal Pradesh, India
1. Frost and Subtropical Fruit Growing – An Overview,,2. Frost: Definition, Types and the Related Terminology, 3. Frost and Orchard Energy Balance,4. Mechanism of Frost Damage,5. Biomolecular Basis of Cold Stress Tolerance and Acclimation,6. Frost Sensitivity of Horticultural Crops, 7. Frost Damage Symptoms,8. Prediction of Frost Threat, 9. Delineation of Frost Prone Areas, 10. Avoidance and Edurance of Frost, 11. Frost Tolerance Development, 12. Active Methods of Frost Protection,13. Augmentation of Frost Protection Methods,14. Growth Restoration in Frost Affected Orchards, 15. Frost Impact Mitigation: The Way Forward,Botanical Names of the Plants ,Colour Plates