Temperate Fruits provides a comprehensive overview of the cultivation, management, and production technologies of major temperate fruit crops grown in diverse agro-climatic regions. The book systematically covers important fruit species including apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, almond, walnut, cherry, kiwi, strawberry, pistachio, pecan nut, chestnut, hazelnut, and persimmon. Special emphasis is placed on horticultural zones of India, rootstock technologies, orchard establishment, propagation methods, nutrient management, canopy management, pest and disease control, harvesting, and postharvest handling. The text integrates scientific principles with practical production approaches to support sustainable and profitable temperate horticulture. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, horticulturists, extension professionals, and fruit growers, the book serves as a valuable academic and field-oriented resource. With its crop-wise systematic presentation and focus on modern horticultural practices, the volume contributes to strengthening scientific knowledge and advancing commercial temperate fruit cultivation in India and other temperate fruit-growing regions.
