Horticulture

Commercial floriculture, which encompasses the production and trade of cut flowers, foliage plants, potted plants, landscape plants, bedding plants, seed production, dried flowers and plant parts, perfumes and essential oils, and natural dyes, has...

This collection of articles and research papers focuses on three key areas, serving as its unique selling point. The book brings together writings on (i) Entrepreneurial Innovations that Impact Agriculture, (ii) Government Policies and Interventions in...

Vegetables serve as an essential source of vital nutrients, including dietary fibers, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins. The growing awareness of their medicinal and nutritional value has led to increased production worldwide, with China currently...

This book, comprised of 17 chapters authored by 30 working scientists, encompasses both the basic and applied sciences of vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, and value-added products. It is a unique publication that not only delves into the production...

Vegetable crops, including underutilized varieties, seed spices, and edible mushrooms, are essential sources of genetic resources for improving the quality and productivity of crops. The Genetic Resources and Improvement of Vegetable Crops book, a...

Physiological or abiotic disorders are primarily caused by environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, unbalanced soil nutrients, excess or deficiency of specific soil minerals, extreme soil pH, and poor drainage. These types of disorders are...

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L. f. Anacardiaceae) is a highly valuable and economically significant plantation crop. This book provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects related to cashew cultivation. It covers topics such as the history,...

This book offers extensive information on the diseases and pests that afflict fiber crops, resulting in economic losses. It discusses the major diseases and pests that affect these crops, as well as methods to combat them in cultivation. The diseases and...

Vegetables serve as a crucial source of essential nutrients, including dietary fibers, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. The increasing awareness of the significance of vegetables in maintaining human health has led to a rise in their production...

The present book is the second volume in the series Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops, edited by Prof. K.V. Peter. Like the first volume, this one also covers six chapters on underexploited fruits, five on vegetables, one on tuber...

As a result of the growing population and recurring issues of flood and drought, the need for innovation in plant varieties has become increasingly pressing. Furthermore, the limitations in the improvement of fruit crops, such as extended juvenile...

Prosperity through fruit cultivation is the new slogan gaining much acceptance among policy makers. Presently, fruit culture has established its credibility in improving income through increased productivity, generating employment and enhancing export...

Vegetable Seed Processing is a comprehensive publication that presents extensive technical information on various aspects of shop floor operations, such as seed conditioning, upgrading, processing, treatment, packaging, storage, blending, and inventory...

The book entitled Rejuvenation in Fruit Trees (Tropical and Subtropical) is an up-to-date and informative publication that covers all vital aspects of rejuvenation technology in perennial fruit trees. This comprehensive resource provides readers with the...

The book comprehensively covers the various challenges faced in the cultivation of cucurbitaceous vegetables, including insect pests, diseases, mites, nematode parasites, weeds, and environmental stresses, while also addressing issues related to...

The impact of climatic variations on crop yields and production has been a significant concern for farmers. To counteract this issue, there has been a focus on artificial means of harnessing natural resources to increase crop productivity. One such...

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive resource on the edible fruits found in the wild in India, detailing their nutritional, medicinal, and other uses. Given the significance of these fruits and the decline in their genetic resources, it is...

In the early years of the twenty-first century, the Indian agricultural sector, particularly horticulture, is experiencing significant changes. Historically, horticultural crops had a limited phase of development due to a lack of research potentiality...

The book titled The Pomegranate focuses on various aspects such as introduction, uses, and composition. Its primary emphasis is on plant genetic resources, evaluation, breeding, and improvement of commercial varieties, cultural management, including soil...

The book Fruit Science: Culture and Technology- Volume I: Basic Aspects & Practices is an exhaustive work that covers all the essential aspects of fundamental horticulture, including propagation and rootstock selection, as well as post-harvest fruit...

This book has been developed to cater to the needs of students pursuing Horticulture and allied sciences. Its primary objective is to cover all crucial aspects related to temperate fruit and plantation crops. The text provides the latest information on...

Agroforestry, which involves the cultivation of trees, shrubs, and food and fruit crops together with grasses, has its roots in ancient and traditional practices. However, the scientific study of agroforestry is relatively recent. Extensive experience...

This book is primarily intended for graduate and postgraduate students studying horticulture at agricultural universities in India and neighboring countries. It is believed that the information presented in this book is of great significance to students...

Vegetable Seed Processing is an indispensable resource that provides comprehensive technical information on various aspects of shop floor operations, such as seed conditioning, upgrading, processing, treatment, packaging, storage, blending, and inventory...

The book delves into a number of contemporary topics in the fields of micropropagation, microbiology, biofertilizer, nanotechnology, RNA interference, metabolomics, biosurfactants, secondary metabolites, cancer therapy, biofuel, and biostatistics, among...

A book with simple and accessible language on the topic of low volume, high crop yields not only imparts theoretical knowledge, but also provides practical information that would be beneficial to students, researchers, extension workers, and commercial...

The book delves into the various types of mutagens and their effects, as well as the procedures for employing mutagens in crop improvement. Additionally, the text covers the different types of mutations (micro and macro), and provides statistical...

This book, titled Spices, provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on 52 spices recognized by the Spices Board, including their economic significance, botany, chemical makeup, crop improvement, agro-technology, post-harvest technology, and...

This comprehensive book serves as a single authoritative source for all aspects and facts related to spices, plantation crops, and medicinal and aromatic plants. It is suitable for individuals pursuing their interests in any field related to these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789351307112Author K L & Pal R K ChadhaFormat HardbackPage Count 190Imprint Astral International Pvt LtdPublisher Astral International Pvt LtdWeight(grams)...

This book, titled Commercial Horticulture, aims to assist in overcoming the limitations imposed on horticultural development by providing knowledge of modern technologies such as protected cultivation, hybrid seed production, micro irrigation,...

This book offers undergraduate and postgraduate students fundamental protocols in an accessible and simplified manner. The book encompasses experiments from every area of biotechnology and serves as an essential resource for researchers in this field...

The book encompasses virtually all essential chapters pertaining to the following topics: Introduction, Arecanut, Cashew, Nut, Cocoa, Coconut, Tea, Rubber, Coffee, Palmyrah Palm, Oil Palm, and Betelvine.About the AuthorBhani Ram, Mamta Dall, Anil Sharma...

With the progression of scientific and technological advancements, there has been an increasing demand for literature on Horticulture Science, particularly in the areas of molecular biology, breeding for resilience, biofortification, ideotypes for...

This book has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of undergraduate students studying seed science and technology at various institutions. The abundance of available materials on this subject has been taken into consideration, and the aim...

This text has been produced for prospective graduate and postgraduate forestry students who are preparing for various state and national level exams, including ICAR-JRF, SRF, ARS, NET, RO, ACF, and IFS prelims. The book covers all of the fundamental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789351307105Author K L & Pal R K ChadhaFormat HardbackPage Count 344Imprint Astral International Pvt LtdPublisher Astral International Pvt LtdWeight(grams)...

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on understanding and tackling Fusarium wilt in global banana production.The first chapter examines the way in which monoculture has affected the banana industry and discusses the available banana varieties,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781835452547Author Various AuthorsFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing LimitedPublisher Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing...

Plant Function Traits: Linking Climate and Ecosystem Functioning, part of the Plant Biology, Sustainability and Climate Change series, presents a wholistic understanding of Plant Functional Traits. As global climate change advances, natural resources are...