Basic Horticulture & Fruit Production Technology

Description:
About the Book: Basic Horticulture and Fruit Production Technology The book is primarily meant for the student of graduate and post graduate in the field of horticulture of all agricultural universities in India and neighboring countries. The information included in this book is considered to be of utmost value to student of horticulture fruit growers, nursery man, gardeners, subject matter specialist and other persons engaged in the field of horticulture. In this edition author shared my personal experience on fruit crops acquired during last nineteen year. The book will proved boon for student contesting Indian Council of Agricultural Research Junior and Senior Fellowship, Agriculture Research Services examination
Contents:
Section I: Basic Horticulture
1.Introduction
2.Importance and scope of Horticulture
3.Horticulture zone of india
4.Classification of fruit plant
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.lichi
25.banana
26.papya
27.citrus
28.jackfruit
29.temperate fruit