The name “Onion” originated from the Latin name unio, meaning oneness or unity, or a kind of single onion. A native of Central Asia, onion is now grown in more than 140 countries under temperate tropical conditions. In India onions have been adapted from very early times, before Christian era. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are the main onion-growing states in the country. Barring north-eastern states and kerala, ...
Horticulture comprising of fruits, vegetables, ornamental and medicinal plants is becoming a fast growing enterprise in India, South East Asia and other developing countries. In India, horticulture has become a commercially viable export oriented programme with several value added products. However, the most limiting factor to horticulture are pests, therefore the book brings out viable and environment friendly integrated pest management strategies to boost ...