World of Horticulture
by Shalu Vyas
ISBN: 9789371706834
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 12450.00
Biblio : viii+290p., 25cm.,
Author Profile
Dr. Shalu Vyas is a distinguished author and academician, possessing an impressive background in horticulture and agriculture. She completed her Ph.D. at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) in Hisar, Haryana, specializing from Department of Horticulture. Her academic journey has been marked by excellence and recognition, with several notable achievements in research, teaching, and agricultural extension activities. With a total of 10 years of experience, Dr. Shalu Vyas has demonstrated her commitment to advancing the field of horticulture through her research contributions. Her research papers have been published in prestigious national and international journals. In addition to her research work, Dr. Shalu Vyas has actively engaged in agricultural extension activities, she has worked closely with farmers and rural communities, disseminating knowledge about modern agricultural practices, and promoting sustainable farming methods. Her efforts in this domain reflect her dedication to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world agricultural challenges. Dr. Shalu Vyas has been honored with the Young Scientist Award in an international conference in collaboration with NITI Aayog, such prestigious recognition further reinforces her standing as an influential figure in her field. Her contributions and achievements continue to inspire students, researchers, and fellow academicians alike.
About The Book
The present book is intended as a professional basic fundamental book for undergraduate students of agriculture and horticulture in particular. At the postgraduate level also it will be very useful for the students and teachers in horticulture. The book covers wide topics like; the role of Horticulture in Early Civilizations, Branches of Horticulture, Plant Morphology and Anatomy, Plant Physiology, Nursery Management for Horticultural crops, Methods of Plant Propagation, Crop production & Management, Floriculture, Olericulture, Greenhouse Horticulture, Urban and Vertical Horticulture, Emerging Trends in Horticulture, Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing in Horticulture, Biophilic Design and Theraputic Horticulture, Future Prospectus and challenges in Horticulture. The book is written in a very simple form with up to date data and statistics. It is a comprehensive basic reference book and will specifically meet out the requirement of the students of agriculture and horticulture being taught in different university as per ICAR norms. The author would welcome suggestions from the readers to improve the book.
Table of Contents
Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................v
General Horticulture.........................................................................................1
zz Introduction to Horticulture 3
zz Basics of Plant Biology 9
zz Soil and Soil Management 17
zz Water Management & Irrigation: Nurturing Plants
with Adequate Hydration 21
zz Plant Nutrition & Fertilization 25
zz Plant Propagation 31
zz Importance of Rootstocks in Horticultural Crops 37
zz Principles of Pest & Disease Management in Horticultural Crops 41
zz Horticultural Tools and Equipments 49
zz Greenhouse and Nursery Management 53
Fruits..................................................................................................................57
zz Introduction to Fruit Crops 59
zz Fruit Cultivation: Nurturing Orchards of Abundance 63
zz Berry & Small Fruit Cultivation: Harnessing
Nature’s Jewels for Nutritious Delights 77
zz Citrus & Tropical Fruit Cultivation: Orchards
of Sun-Kissed Delights 81
zz Grape and Vineyard Management: Crafting
Elegance from Vines to Wine 95
zz Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits: Nurturing
Freshness from Orchard to Table 99
zz Fruit Processing & Preservation: Harnessing
viii
Nature’s Bounty for Longevity & Delight 115
zz Integrated Pest Management in Fruit Orchards:
A Holistic Approach to Orchard Health 121
zz Disease Management in Fruit Crops:
Preserving Orchard Health and Yield 125
zz Organic Fruit Production: Nurturing Health & Sustainability
from Orchard to Table 129
Vegetables.......................................................................................................143
zz Introduction to Vegetable Science 145
zz Vegetable Planting and Spacing 153
zz Organic Vegetable Gardening 159
zz Weed Management Techniques in Vegetable Crops 163
zz Cultivation of Major Vegetable Crops 165
zz Plant Protection Strategies for Vegetable Crops 185
zz Vegetable Breeding: Nurturing Nature’s Bounty 187
zz Vertical Gardening 191
zz Marketing Strategies for Fresh Vegetables 197
Flowers............................................................................................................205
zz Introduction to Ornamental Plants 207
zz Flower Garden Design & Layout 209
zz Annuals and Perennial Flowers 213
zz Ornamental Bulbous Plants: A Symphony of Color and Form 221
zz Elegance in Resilience: Ornamental Cacti & Succulents 225
zz Cultivation of Cut Flowers 229
zz Cultivating Plants in Pots and the Art of Indoor Gardening 239
zz Landscape Ornamentals & Shrubs 245
zz Artistry in Bloom: Flower Arrangements & Prolonging Vase Life 253
zz Integrated Pest and Disease Management for Optimal
Flower Crop Harvesting 257
“In a Nutshell: Rapid Q&A”.......................................................................263
Glossary...........................................................................................................281
Index................................................................................................................285
