Overview

Floriculture is an increasingly popular and rapidly developing industry that is driven by strong research and development. It encompasses all aspects related to commercial flower growing, marketing, and the arrangement of seeds and bulbs, plants, and flowers. On the other hand, gardening is concerned with the planning and planting of an area to establish a harmonious relationship between the landscape and plants to meet human needs for beauty and function. The present book has been designed to fulfill the long-standing need for a comprehensive resource on major aspects of important floriculture crops. It serves as a reliable source of information on all relevant aspects of floriculture and ornamental horticulture for various purposes, including the production technology of export-quality flowers. It is aimed at individuals who are associated with or working in the floriculture industry and are in need of the latest information for further advancement. This book provides a concise and easy-to-understand summary of important aspects of floriculture, presented in simple and lucid language. Encompassing 32 chapters, it offers a detailed yet comprehensive overview of facts and figures.

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Author:   P.K. Yadav ,  R.P.Singh
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 3.40cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.910kg
ISBN:  

9789390591213

ISBN 10:   939059121
Pages:   492
Publication Date:   05 July 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Importance and Scope of Ornamental Horticulture — S.S. Sindhu and M.R. Dhiman, 2. Principles and Elements of Landscape Design — Ashutosh Mishra 3. Styles of Gardening and Different Types of Garden — S.K. Khandelwal, 4. Turfgrass Management: Principles and Practices — S.L. Chawla, Roshni Agnihotri and R.D. Pawar, 5. Cultivation and Management of Annual Flowers — Ajai Kumar Tiwari, Babita Singh, Ritu Jain and Gunjeet Kumar, 6. Ornamental Shrubs and Their Management — L.N. Bairwa and A.K. Mahawar, 7. Climbers — Madhu Bala, 8. Trees — Simrat Singh, 9. Indoor Plants — R.K. Dubey and Simrat Singh, 10. Cacti and Succulents — Sapna Panwar, Namita and Neelam Thakur, 11. Bonsai — Reeta Bhatia, Saurabh Singh and Shyam Sundar Dey, 12. Rose — S.S. Sindhu and Namita, 13. Carnation — S.R. Dhiman, Puja Sharma, Bharati Kashyap, Arshi Sultanpuri, Kalkame Ch. Momin and Pratibha Chauhan, 14. Chrysanthemum — L.N. Mahawer, A.L. Regar and Sadam Hussain, 15. Cultivation of Gerbera — Tanya Thakur and K. K. Dhatt, 16. Orchids — N.K. Meena and Ram Pal, 17. Anthurium — Sanchita Ghosh, Ajit Kumar, Tripti Tewari and Syed Khudus, 18. Gladioslu — L.N. Mahawer, Saddam Hussain, A.L. Regar, 19. AsterB.D. Bhuj and Yograj Kushwaha, 20. TuberoseP. K. Yadav and Priyanka Kumawat, 21. Bird of Paradise and Heliconia K. Nihad, 22. DahliaSimrat Singh, R. K. Dubey and K. K. Dhatt, 23. LiliumM.R. Dhiman, 24. StaticeRanjit Singh and Parminder Singh, 25. JasminesSafeena S.A., 26. MarigoldB.S. Beniwal and Sonu Kumari Sheoran, 27. LotusP. K.Yadav and Kumari Lata, 28. Post-Harvest Handling of Flowers — Puja Sharma, S.R. Dhiman, Priyanka Sharma and Panchal Sangmesh, 29. Dehydration of Flowers for Value-Addition — Bharati Kashyap, Rajesh Bhalla, S.R. Dhiman, Puja Sharma and Sangeeta Kumari, 30. Importance of Cut Foliage and Fillers in Floriculture Industry — Vanlalruati, Ritu Jain, Prativa Anand, Babita Singh and Gunjeet Kumar, 31. Flower Arrangement: Principles & Methods — Yeshpal Singh, Kumari Lata and P. K.Yadav, 32. Essential Oils in Ornamental Plants — Ashish, S. Ghormade, Kumari Lata, Parag Sable, Sumed Thorat

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P. K. Yadav: Professor & Head, Department of Horticulture College of Agriculture,S.K.Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner-334 006, Rajasthan, India R. P. Singh: Vice Chancellor, S.K.Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner-334 006, Rajasthan, India

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