Management of Horti-Based Industry

by Lokesh Chandra, Dinesh Menon

ISBN: 9789371702430
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 12450.00
Biblio : viii+287p. figs., tbls., indx., 25cm

About The Book

Comprehensive coverage of the horticulture industry, providing readers with an overview of the industry as a whole, including its scope, challenges, and opportunities. It covers the management practices for fruit crops, including topics such as plant breeding, propagation, cultivation, and pest management and the export market for horticultural products, including the challenges and opportunities of global trade. Examination of the management practices for medicinal plants, including cultivation, harvesting, and processing, as well as the regulatory framework governing the industry. Analysis of the production and management of root and tuber crops, including their nutritional value, cultivation practices, and processing technologies also describes the conservation and management of horticultural genetic resources In-depth exploration of cole crop production, including cultivation practices, disease and pest management, and post-harvest handling. Coverage of the use of growth regulators in fruit production, including the benefits and risks associated with their use and the management practices required ensuring their safe and effective application. This book is useful for students of horticulture, agriculture, researchers, agricultural extension workers, consultants, farmers, growers, policy makers, government officials, and the book would be of interest to anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the management practices and techniques required to produce high-quality horticultural crops.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Horticulture Industry: Overview 1 2. Management Practices for Fruit Crops 39 3. Exports of Horticultural 53 4. Management of Medicinal Plants 72 5. Root and Tuber Crops 110 6. Horticultural Genetic Resources Conservation and Management 133 7. Cole Crop Production 198 8. Use of Growth Regulator in Fruit Production 221 9. Management Practices for Fruit Crops 253 Bibliography 281 Index 285