Fruit Production: Minor Fruits

by Hare Krishna, RR Sharma

ISBN: 9789386615862
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 10995.00
Biblio : x+300 p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. Hare Krishna completed M. Sc. and Ph. D. from IARI, New Delhi. Presently, he is working as a Senior Scientist (Horticulture) at ICAR- Central Institute for Arid Horticulture, Bikaner (Rajasthan). He has been associated with the development of ber variety Thar Malti and mulberry varieties Thar Lohit and Thar Harit. In his initial years of career, so far he has published research papers in 45 international and national journals of repute; authored 05 books and edited 02 books. He has developed guidelines for the conduct of DUS on Indian jujube (Ber) as Nodal Officer (nominated by PPV&FRA, New Delhi). He has been awarded ‘Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing’ by ‘Scientia Horticulturae’ and also an Editorial Board Member of it. Dr. R.R. Sharma completed Post Graduation from IARI, New Delhi in 1994 and joined as Scientist in the Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, IARI, New Delhi and currently Dr. Sharma is working as Principal Scientist. During his scientific career, he has served several research projects and has been associated with release of mango hybrids like Pusa Arunima, Pusa Surya, Pusa Lalima, Pusa Shresth, Pusa Pitamber etc., and standardized several fruit production technologies. He is a prolific writer and has published 50 research articles in international journals, 65 in national journals, 160 popular articles in magazines, and 25 book chapters. He has also authored 10 books on different aspects of fruit production.

About The Book

In this book, ‘Fruit Production: Minor Fruits’, latest information on scientific cultivation of 21 minor fruit crops grown, have been included. The book is distinctive in a sense that it contains latest information on gamut of important topics like nutritive value, area and production, varietal wealth, propagation techniques, production technology, plant protection and value addition of such fruits, vividly. It is hoped that the book will draw out a faithful response in students, teachers, researchers and fruit growers throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword v Preface vii 1. Almond 1 2. Aonla 15 3. Apricot 29 4. Avocado 45 5. Bael 63 6. Carambola 73 7. Cherry 85 8. Custard Apple 99 9. Fig 113 10. Gorgon Nut 123 11. Jackfruit 129 12. Jamun 137 13. Kiwifruit 145 14. Loquat 157 15. Passion Fruit 173 16. Peach 189 17. Pear 209 18. Persimmon 225 19. Plum 239 20. Strawberry 257 21. Walnut 275 References 289 Index 293