Modern Vegetable Varieties and Production Technology

India is the second largest producer of vegetables in the world next only to China. Because of the varied agro-climate conditions in India, a large number of vegetables are grown here. A great deal of research work has been conducted in disciplines of vegetable breeding and production technology which has led to increased vegetable production. The landraces and locally available genotypes have been replaced by various vegetable varieties including hybrids. The latest production technology is becoming popular among the vegetable growers and has led to the increased productivity. The book entitled "Modern Vegetable Varieties and Production Technology" is a compilation of almost all the varieties developed from various SAUs, research centers and private seed companies, their characteristic features and the production technology involved in raising the vegetable crops. The book also contains few introductory chapters regarding the different vegetables grown in India, their area and production, nutritional aspect of vegetables and research done in the field of vegetables till date. Each of these chapters includes the vegetable varieties and production technology of respective crops. This would be helpful to the teachers, scientists, students, extension workers and farmers of this country.