Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Importance and scope of horticulture. 3. Horticultural fruits zones of India. 4. Garden tools and implements. 5. Planning a model orchard. 6. Layout systems in Orchards. 7. Pitting, planting and aftercare of fruit crops. 8. Kitchen/Nutrition garden. 9. Soil management practices. 10. Study of Mulching. 11. Manures and fertilizers. 12. Identification and management of nutritional disorder. 13. Irrigation systems in orchard. 14. Weeds and their control. 15. Growth and fruiting habits in fruit crops. 16. Training and pruning systems in fruit crops. 17. Use of growth regulators in horticulture. 18. Maturity indices for fruits. 19. Media for plant propagation. 20. Propagation techniques in horticultural crops. 21. Principles factors influencing seed germination of horticultural crops. 22. Cost of development of ornamental nursery. 23. Establishment and management of nursery. 24. Micronutrients for horticultural crops. 25. Organic horticulture. 26. Plant propagation structures. 27. Cropping system. 28. Post-harvest management of subtropical fruits. 29. Physiological disorders of horticultural crops. Index.
Horticulture contributes significantly to the national gross domestic product (GDP) and has now become an important lifeline providing income and job opportunities to a large number of the population in the world. Horticulture deals with several branches viz. fruit cultivation (Pomology), vegetable cultivation (Olericulture), flower cultivation (Floriculture), cultivation of spices, medicinal and aromatic plants, plantation crops, etc. This book introduces the student/readers to a wide range of horticultural topics. After the introductory chapter, the book discusses on topics like planning and layout of orchards, nursery management, propagation techniques, manure and fertilizers, training and pruning practices, post-harvest management etc. Written in an easy to read, engaging style, this book will enable the students/readers to learn and retain the fundamentals of horticulture. Introductory horticulture, while typically taught in undergraduate programs, is also a great resource to be utilized throughout the entire agri-science curriculum.
