Basic Horticulture and Fruit Production Technology
authored by: Rajaneesh Singh, Bijendra Kumar SinghLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 16.12 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 440 GMS
Keywords
horticulture, graduate students, postgraduate students, agricultural universities, india, fruit growers, nursery operators, gardeners, subject matter specialists, personal experiences, fruit crops, agricultural research services, indian council of agricultural research, junior fellowship, senior fellowshipThis book is primarily intended for graduate and postgraduate students in the field of horticulture attending agricultural universities in India and neighboring countries. The information contained within this book is highly valuable to students of horticulture, fruit growers, nursery operators, gardeners, subject matter specialists, and other individuals involved in the field of horticulture. In this edition, the author has shared their personal experiences with fruit crops acquired over the past nineteen years.
This book will prove to be a valuable resource for students preparing for Indian Council of Agricultural Research Junior and Senior Fellowship, Agricultural Research Services examinations, and the 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