Overview

This informative book on the basics of vegetable production offers a comprehensive examination of various topics relevant to the subject. These topics include the prospects and constraints of vegetable farming, the significance of vegetables in human nutrition, vegetable classification, different types of vegetable gardening, the impact of climate on vegetable production, seed treatment, nursery management, sowing and transplanting techniques, the use of manures, fertilizers, and biofertilizers, effective water management, and mulching and weed management in vegetable crops. The book serves as a self-contained resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, Horticulture Development Officers from the State Horticulture Department, and anyone else who desires to acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of vegetable crop production. By adopting scientific principles, vegetable growers can significantly increase their production and contribute to the nations overall success. This book aims to provide comprehensive information on all aspects of modern vegetable production at a single, accessible source. The book contains the most up-to-date information on the fundamentals of vegetable production. The book has been written in a clear and straightforward language that is easy to comprehend. It is anticipated that this book will be well-received and will help students develop a strong understanding of the key principles of vegetable production. This book represents a significant milestone for undergraduate students of Agriculture and postgraduate students of Vegetable Science, as well as teachers, Horticulture Extension Specialists, and Horticulture Development Officers from the State Horticulture Department. Additionally, it can be of great value to progressive farmers who are interested in cultivating vegetables on a small or commercial scale.

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Author:   M.K. Rana
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 3.70cm , Height: 23.50cm , Length: 19.10cm
Weight:   1.250kg
ISBN:  

9788119215171

ISBN 10:   8119215176
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   15 June 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Prospects and scope of vegetable farming in India by M.K. Pandit, B.K. Das and A.B. Sharangi 2. Constraints in vegetable production by Deep Punia, Sapna and R.K. Punia 3. Extension approaches and models: trends and application in vegetable cultivation by Indu Grover 4. Importance of vegetables in human nutrition and health by Sudesh Jood and Neelam Khetarpaul 5. Classification of vegetables by M.K. Rana 6. Types of vegetable gardening by M.K. Rana and M.K. Pandit 7. Climatic impact on vegetable production by M.K. Rana, Surender Singh and Raj Singh 8. Seed treatment in vegetable crops by P. Srimathi, G. Sasthri, V.A. Sathiyamurthy and L. Pugalendhi 9. Nursery managment in vegetables by M.K. Rana and Sonia Sood 10. Sowing and transplanting of vegetable crops by Sonia Sood and Ruchi Sood 11. Manure for vegetable production by Pabitra Kumar Mani 12. Fertilizers in vegetable production by Pabitra Kumar Mani 13. Biofertilizers in vegetable production by K.S. Yadav 14. Water management in vegetable crops by Sher Singh, R.K. Pannu and Ashok Yadav 15. Mulching in vegetable crops by N. Rai, I.S. Singh, O.P. Awasthi, C.P.N. Singh, R.K. Singh and P.K. Singh 16. Weed management in vegetable crops by M.K. Rana, Sonia Sood and Ruchi Sood.

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M.K. Rana: Professor, Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-145 004, Haryana, India

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