Innovative Techniques for Horticulture Developments

Contents: 1. Recent Gene Editing Techniques. 2. Genomic Modification of Horticultural Crops Using CRISPR CAS Technology. 3. Biofortification of Banana –Methods and Prospects. 4. Registration of trait-specific resources of horticultural crops in INDIA. 5. Nursery Practices and advice concerning correct planting depth of trees in U.K. 6. History of flower breeding. 7. Recent Advances in Nematode Management in Vegetable Crops. 8. Citrus root stocks; Recent trends. 9. Fertility Management for Horticultural Crops in Soils of warm humid tropics. 10. Towards zero loss in post harvest of tropical and sub-tropical fruits. 11. Released fruit varieties and hybrids in India. 12. Mechanics of drying fruits and vegetables. 13. Application of Ultrasonication in food industry. 14. Protection of Agriculture related IPs in Agreement with The Biological Diversity Act,2002.

The above quotes speak volumes on innovative science and technology especially in context of national dream of a Zero Hidden Hunger India. India ranks 103 out of 119 countries in Global Hunger Index 2018. Anaemia, low body weight, child mortality, stunted growth, obesity and susceptibility to diseases are resultants of malnutrition and imbalanced food intake. Horticultural crops- fruits, vegetables, tubers, herbs and spices, medicinal and aromatic plants, plantation crops, mushrooms and bamboos-are the best bet against malnutrition.