Horticulture Science Series : Vol: XI: Management of Horticultural Crops (2 Parts-Set)

Contents Foreword to the series/M.S. Swaminathan. Foreword to the volume/H.P. Singh. General introduction. Part I. I. Fruit crops 1. Introduction. 2. Annonaceous fruits. 3. Apple. 4. Avocado. 5. Banana. 6. Citrus. 7. Date Palm. 8. Grapes. 9. Guava. 10. Jackfruit. 11. Litchi. 12. Mango. 13. Mangosteen. 14. Papaya. 15. Peach. 16. Pear. 17. Pineapple. 18. Plum. 19. Pomegranate. 20. Sapota. 21. Strawberry. 22. Export potential of Indian fruits. 23. Fruit processing industry in India. 24. Marketing of fruits. 25. Disease and pest management in fruit crops. References. II. Vegetable crops 1. Introduction. 2. Bhindi. 3. Bulb crops. 4. Cole crops. 5. Cucurbits. 6. Legume vegetables. 7. Root vegetables. 8. Solanaceous vegetables. 9. Production technology of high value and exotic vegetables. 10. Organic vegetable production. 11. Protected system of vegetable cultivation. 12. Vegetable seed production. 13. Export of vegetables. 14. Economics of vegetable production. 15. Disease and pest management in vegetable crops. References. III. Flower crops 1. Introduction. 2. Anthurium. 3. Carnation. 4. Chrysanthemum. 5. Crossandra. 6. Gerbera. 7. Gladiolus. 8. Jasmine. 9. Marigold. 10. Orchids. 11. Rose. 12. Tuberose. 13. Disease and pest management of major flower crops. References. Part II. IV. Plantation Crops 1. Introduction. 2. Arecanut. 3. Cashew. 4. Cocoa. 5. Coconut. 6. Coffee. 7. Oil Palm. 8. Rubber. 9. Tea. 10. Pest and disease management of plantation crops. References. V. Spices 1. Introduction. 2. Black pepper. 3. Cardamom (small). 4. Cardamom (large). 5. Ginger. 6. Turmeric. 7. Tree spices. 8. Vanilla. 9. Organic spices. 10. Pest and disease management of spices. References. Important websites in horticulture. Index. Horticultural crops are high value crops ensuring maximum returns to the growers with multiple scope for value addition. Market driven agriculture prescribes quality in every stage of production and total quality management is a challenge to the horticulturist. Present volume of Management of Horticultural Crops elaborates the scientific crop management of horticultural crops starting from selection of soil and activities related to production and handling of fresh produces in the field. Scope of value addition organic farming protected cultivation export potential and economic analysis of production are included. The average per capita availability of fruits and vegetables in India is inadequate to meet requirements for nutritional and protective diet of the population. Of the total horticulture production only 67% is used for local consumption while 30% is subjected to post harvest losses 2% for export and 0.8% for processing. There is immense scope for developing horticultural produce market. Changing food habits life styles and health consciousness and purchasing power have created an unprecedented opportunity for farmers and horticultural entrepreneurs. This book is an attempt to link all stake holders in horticulture to the scientific information on horticultural crop management. First part of the volume deals with management of fruits vegetables and flowers while second part elaborates plantation crops and spices. 996 pp.…