A Handbook of Horticultural Sciences, Volume 2 is a comprehensive guide designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of horticulture. The book aims to provide essential information on the conceptual and applied aspects of horticulture, as per the syllabus set by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The book is illustrated with diagrams, schematic representations, and pictures to enhance the learning experience. The book is divided into two units, namely Production Technology of Vegetables and Production Technology of Flower Crops and Landscape Gardening. Each unit includes a separate section for facts and figures, which serves as a useful reference for competitive exams. Unit VI and VII provide a compilation of common and scientific names, family, chromosome number, origin, inflorescence, and fruit types, along with an abstract of production technology. Additionally, details on gardens in India are provided in Unit VII. This handbook is an invaluable resource for students preparing for various competitive exams, including Central and State Public Service Commissions, SSC, Forestry, ICAR - AIEEA for JRF and SRF, ICAR - NET and ARS, IBPS-AFO, and postgraduate admissions to IARI, SAU, CAU, BHU, Deemed Universities, and Private Agricultural Colleges. The book aims to enhance students understanding of the basic and applied knowledge of horticulture in a comprehensive and engaging manner.
Content
Unit VI - Production Technology of Vegetables
Section I: Production Technology of Fruit Vegetables
Section II: Production Technology of Gourds and Melons
Section III: Production Technology of Cole Vegetables
Section IV: Production Technology of Bulbous Vegetables
Section V: Production Technology of Root and Tuber Vegetables
Section VI: Production Technology of Leguminous Vegetables
Section VII: Production Technology of Leafy and Minor Vegetables
Section VIII: Facts and Figures of Vegetables
Unit VII - Floriculture and Landscape Gardening
Section I: Production Technology of Flower Crops
Section II: Landscape Gardening
Section III: Facts and Figures of Flower Crops and Landscape Gardenin
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