The book is primarily meant for the student of graduate and post graduate in the field of horticulture of all agricultural universities in India and neighbouring countries. The information included in this book is considered to be of utmost value to student of horticulture fruit growers, nurseryman, gardeners, subject matter specialist and other person's engaged in the field of horticulture. In this edition author shared my personal experience on fruit crops acquired during last nineteen year.

The book will proved boon for student contesting Indian Council of Agricultural Research Junior and Senior Fellowship, Agriculture Research Services examination and NET in the field of horticulture.

Rajaneesh Singh is presently working as Associate Professor & Head, Department of Horticulture, Tilak Dhari Post Graduate College, Jaunpur (U.P.). He did his Graduation in Agriculture from Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi, Post Graduation in Horticulture from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar and Ph.D. in Horticulture from BHU, Varanasi.

Bijendra Kumar Singh is presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, Tilak Dhari Post Graduate College, Jaunpur (U.P.). He did his Graduation in Agriculture from VBSPU, Jaunpur, Post Graduation in Horticulture from BBAU, Lucknow and Ph.D. in Horticulture from BHU, Varanasi. He has specialization in Pomology.

Foreword

Preface

Section I: Basic Horticulture

1.Introduction 2.Importance and Scope of Horticulture 3.Horticultural Zone of India 4.Classification of Fruit Plants 5.Nursery Management 6.Plant Propagation 7.Orchard Planning and Management 8.Planting System 9.Soil and Climate 10.Water Management 11.Digging and Filling 12.Training and Pruning 13.Plant Growth Regulators 14.Bearing Habits 15.Problems of Unfruitfulness 16.Pollination 17.Post Harvest Technology

Section II: Fruit Production Technology

18.Mango 19.Grape 20.Ber 21.Guava 22.Pineapple 23.Aonla 24.Litchi 25.Banana 26.Papaya 27.Citrus 28.Jackfruit 29.Temperate Fruits