Ebook Info.

Fruits are very important for human beings and also play an important role in religious practices, mythology and art. They are not only delicious but also have many nutrients which are necessary for human health. India is the second largest producer of fruits in the world. Fruit production requires a lot of science and some basic fundamental knowledge to grow them successfully. This book compiles many fundamental issues of fruit production like layout and planting, many cultural practices, growth and bearing habits of fruit crops, unfruitfulness and plant protection etc. Understanding of all these topics will help the students for proper knowledge of fundamentals of fruit production. The present book “Temperate Fruit Crop: Theory and Practical” has been prepared mainly for B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) & Ph.D. students of the Indian universities and useful for fruit growing farmers. This book will be of great use to specially students appearing exams and UPSC (Civil Services and IFS) exams and also for professionals who specializes in horticulture, for extension workers and all to those concerned with horticulture.