Fundamental of Fruit Crops: Based on Indian Council of Agriculture Research Syllabus

by Singh, Jagendra Pratap & Saurabh Tomar

ISBN: 9789389605341
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Imprint : Associated Publishing Company
Year : 2020
Price : Rs. 4995.00
Biblio : x+133p

Author Profile

Dr Jagendra Pratap Singh got enrolled in BSc. (Ag.) at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) through ICAR and further completed MSc. (Ag.) in Horticulture from Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) and Ph.D. (Ag.) Horticulture form Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh). Dr Singh is Author of a Book and Published more than 7 Research Papers and 8 Articles, in Journals of National and International Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences. He also has received Best Thesis Award by Scientific society. He is currently working as FSO under Government of Uttar Pradesh. Dr Saurabh Tomar completed his M.Sc. Agriculture and Ph.D. Agriculture in the year 2015 & 2018 respectively, from the Department of Horticulture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh). He secured First Rank in UPCATET Ph.D. Entrance Examination in 2015. Dr Tomar has authored a Book and published more than 15 Research Papers, 12 Articles in Journals of National and International Repute, Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences. Dr. Tomar is recipient of ‘‘Young Scientist Award’’, ‘‘Associate Young Scientist Award’’, ‘‘Young Researcher Award’’, and Best Oral Presentation Award for his contribution in research and extension activities in the field of horticulture by various scientific societies. He is currently working in Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh).

About The Book

the book are very relevant to the competitive examinations and most of the previous year question asked in different exams had been incorporated. This book fulfils the need of a good reference-cum text book for the student community. We express our sincere thanks to scientists & seniors from CSA University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur for their inputs in terms of material collection, compilation and correction. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information collected from various sources such as individuals, institutions, organizations and publications are accurate. We hope that this book will be a useful reference material for the teachers, practitioners and students searching their careers in ICAR Institutes, Indian agriculture and horticulture universities, State Agriculture/Horticulture Department and for competitions like State Public Services/UPSE/ARS/JRF/SRF/NET along with entrance examination for B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degree in Horticulture. We hope that this effort will help the readers in their endeavours. All the suggestions in making the book further informative are always welcome.

Table of Contents

Foreword v Preface vii 1. Mango 1 2. Banana 10 3. Citrus 16 4. Grapes 29 5. Papaya 33 6. Sapota 38 7. Guava 40 8. Pine Apple 44 9. Jack 46 10. Pomegranate 51 11. Custard Apple 58 12. Ber & Jamun 62 13. Aonla 69 14. Wood Apple & Bael 73 15. Date Palm 77 16. Subtropical Fruits 80 17. Fig 82 18. Litchi 86 19. Avocado 89 20. Durian & Carambola 93 21. Rambutan & Longan 97 22. Apple 102 23. Pear 109 24. Plums & Prunes 113 25. Peach & Nectarines 117 26. Classification of Fruits Based on Climatic Requirements, Horticultural and Botanical Classification 124 Index 131