Production Technology of Fruits

The present book “Production Technology of Fruits” is intended to be a brief compilation of the information available on the fruit crops wherein, some important aspects of fruit production are taken up. The basic chapters on importance and scope of fruits, selection of site, layout of orchard, training and pruning, weed management in fruit crops, rejuvenation of uneconomic orchards are specially written within the light of recent recommendation. This book is primarily meant for the under-graduate and post graduate students in the field of fruit production as well as fruit growers, nurserymen, subject matter specialists and extension workers engaged in the field of fruit culture.

Contents: 1. Definition and Branches of Horticulture. 2. Importance and Scope of Fruit Production. 3. Climatic Zones of Horticulture Crops. 4. Area and Production of Different Fruit Crops. 5. Selection of Site, Fencing and Wind Break, Planting Systems, High Density Planting, Planting and Establishment. 6. Propagation Methods and Use of Rootstocks. 7. Micro-propagation of Fruit Crops. 8. Training and Pruning of Fruit Crops. 9. Methods of Irrigation in Fruit Crops. 10. Weed Management in Fruit Plants. 11. Classification of Fruits. 12. Use of Growth Regulators in Fruit Production. 13. Tools and Implements used in Horticulture. 14. Rejuvenation of Uneconomic Orchards. 15. Methods of Fertilizer Application in Fruit Crops. 16. Description of Important Fruit Varieties. 17. Year Round Calendar of Operations for Fruit Crops. 18. Organic Farming in Fruit Production. 19. Climate Change and Fruit Production. 20. Hi-Tech Horticulture. 21. Biotechnology and Fruit Production.