Recent Advances in Pineapple Production, Postharvest and Processing Technology

Contents: 1. Importance and uses of pineapple Prahlad Deb, Pradipto Kumar Mukherjee and Payel Das 2. Industrial uses of pineapple Ishani Joardar and Subhasish Dutta 3. Global scenario of pineapple production and export Trina Adhikary and Satpal Singh 4. Status of pineapple production in north eastern India Abhijit Debnath, H. S. Datta, J. Uchoi, Harish G.D, R. Dangmei, R. K. Chaurasia, D. Pasweth, C. A. Pariat, S. P. Bhutia, L.Sanga, S. Borang and E. Reang 5. Status of pineapple production in Eastern India Agniva Halder 6. Status of pineapple production in Southern India Kosgi Mounika, Peddaveeri Pravalika Reddy and Kanne Sushmitha 7. History, taxonomy and genetic resources of pineapple Polu Parameshwar, V. S. S. V. Prasanna, Susan Subba, Diya Ghosal, Nilesh Bhowmick 8. Reproductive biology of pineapple Santhosh kumar G M, Bidyarani Devi Senjam, Polu Parameshwar, Novin Chamling, Dinabandhu Samanta, Nilesh Bhowmick 9. Recent advances in pineapple improvement Nilesh Bhowmick, Santhoshkumar G M, Dinabandhu Samanta 10. Biotechnological intervention in pineapple improvement Santhoshkumar G M, Bidyarani Devi Senjam, Novin Chamling, Nilesh Bhowmick 11. Edaphic and climatic requirement of pineapple M. Premi Devi, Prahlad Deb and U. K. Behera 12. Propagation and quality planting material production of pineapple Ranjit Pal 13. Planting system of pineapple Tanmoy Mondal and Fatik Kumar Bauri 14. Cultural strategies adopted in pineapple cultivation Arkendu Ghosh and Koyel Dey 15. Nutrient management in pineapple Prerna Baraily 16. Uses of growth regulators and flower regulation in pineapple Usha Kumari and Prahlad Deb 17. Status of organic pineapple cultivation in India Mahabub Alam and Agniva Halder 18. Harvesting and post-harvest operations of pineapple Rocky Thokchom, Nikita Khoisnam and Goutam Mandal 19. Post harvest management, processing and value addition of pineapple Arghya Mani, V.S.S.V. Prasanna and Surajit Mitra 20. Physiological disorders of pineapple Sananda Mondal and Debasish Panda 21. Important pests of pineapple and their management Panchal Bhattacharjee, Sayan Sau, Prahlad Deb and Pallab Datta 22. Ecofriendly management of insect pests infesting pineapple Manasij Das and Swarnali Bhattacharya 23. Diseases of pineapple and their management Pradipto Kumar Mukherjee 24. Existing marketing system of pineapple in West Bengal - A look Banani Das and Kalyan Kanti Das. This volume serves as an all-inclusive guide to pineapple production, offering a comprehensive overview of its historical and taxonomic foundations, as well as advanced propagation techniques, crop enhancement strategies, scientific nutrient management, crop protection methods, processing, and utilization. The book provides readers with a wealth of information on the art and science of cultivating pineapples, including insights on selecting optimal cultivars, preparing the soil, planting, irrigation, and pest management techniques. Furthermore, the text delves into biotechnological interventions, flower regulation, and year-round production practices, which will be of interest to both scientists and growers. High-density pineapple cultivation, a widely practiced method to meet the increasing demand for the fruit, is prominently featured in the book, with an emphasis on advanced techniques of high-density planting. Additionally, the text explores various processing and utilization methods for pineapples, such as fresh consumption, juicing, canning, drying, and fermentation. Throughout the book, the importance of sustainable and environmentally responsible practices is highlighted, with a focus on organic farming techniques and integrated pest management strategies that minimize environmental impact, conserve natural resources and promote biodiversity. …