Overview
Subtropical regions experience both hot summers and cold or frosty winters. These regions are located between the temperate and tropical latitudes on both sides of the equator. In the NW sub-Himalayan areas and the adjacent plains, frost is a significant threat, particularly for fruit crop cultivation. The cultivation of evergreen subtropical plants is always at risk of frost damage. Despite advancements in agricultural research and crop production practices, effective frost protection technology is still lacking. Researchers worldwide are working with dedication and enthusiasm to address this issue. This book is a collection of information developed by the author and others globally on managing frost. It aims to increase understanding of frost, frost-induced freezing, and the options available for mitigating its effects. In addition to providing an overview of frost and its impact on subtropical fruit plantations, the book offers a simplified version of information on orchard energy balance, plant tissue damage mechanisms, and biomolecular aspects of plant defense. The practical aspects and elaborations derived from open field studies, keeping growers perspectives in mind, are included while discussing crop frost sensitivity, damage symptoms, frost prediction, frost-prone area delineation, and frost impact mitigation. Therefore, this book is a comprehensive account of both the theoretical and practical aspects of frost and its impact mitigation, tailored to the needs of growers.
Full Product Details
Author: Shashi Kumar Sharma
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
Imprint: New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:
Width: 1.10cm
, Height: 22.90cm
, Length: 15.20cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9789391383367
ISBN 10: 939138336
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 September 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
1. Frost and Subtropical Fruit Growing An Overview, 2. Frost: Definition, Types and the Related Terminology, 3. Frost and Orchard Energy Balance, 4. Mechanism of Frost Damage, 5. Biomolecular Basis of Cold Stress Tolerance and Acclimation, 6. Frost Sensitivity of Horticultural Crops, 7. Frost Damage Symptoms, 8. Prediction of Frost Threat, 9. Delineation of Frost Prone Areas, 10. Avoidance and Edurance of Frost, 11. Frost Tolerance Development, 12. Active Methods of Frost Protection, 13. Augmentation of Frost Protection Methods, 14. Growth Restoration in Frost Affected Orchards, 15. Frost Impact Mitigation: The Way Forward,Botanical Names of the Plants , Colour Plates
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Author Information
Shashi K. Sharma, Ph. D. Professor (Fruit Science) Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri Hamirpur - 177 001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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