The second revised edition of Fruit Crops, which is part of the Horticulture Science Series, is primarily intended for graduate and postgraduate students, as well as teachers in the field of Fruit Sciences within the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). This edition has been written by distinguished professors who possess extensive research and teaching experience. This book encompasses comprehensive knowledge on 88 different fruits crops, covering tropical, sub-tropical, arid, and semi-arid regions. It includes information on the origin, distribution, botany, varieties, crop improvement, propagation, climatic and soil requirements, cultivation methods, flowering, harvesting, post-harvest management, and crop protection of individual crops within these categories. NEW FEATURES IN THIS EDITION:In-depth coverage of various aspects related to fruit crops, such as their origin, distribution, botany, varieties, crop improvement, propagation, climatic and soil requirements, cultivation methods, flowering, harvesting, post-harvest management, and crop protection. Updated and revised data More recent information on Under and Un-Utilized Fruits of Tropics and Sub-tropics Expanded reference list.
