Fruit Production In India

Each chapter of the book covers all earlier realized critical gaps where latest information is available for adoption. This book provides a broad survey of different aspects of 51 fruits regarding their production and usage. It begins by defining the... Read more

Each chapter of the book covers all earlier realized critical gaps where latest information is available for adoption. This book provides a broad survey of different aspects of 51 fruits regarding their production and usage. It begins by defining the Introduction and importance; Origin, distribution and systematics; Ecological requirements; Species, commercial varieties and rootstocks; Propagation and planting; Tree architecture and pruning; Flowering physiology; Nutrition, water management and abiotic stresses; Role of bio-regulators; Fruit quality enhancement techniques; Physiological disorders and their management; Major diseases, insect- pests and their management; and Harvesting and storage of fruits/nuts. Some of the emerging minor or future fruit crops with immense functional/nutraceautical food values are also dealt in detail. I am sure the book makes an essential reading for students and professionals in horticulture, food science, economic botany, home science etc. Less