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FUNDAMENTALS OF FRUIT SCIENCE

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AUTHORS: S.D. JARANDE, N.J. GHADAGE, G.S. TEKALE, S.J. PATIL AND PRASHANT A. PATIL

PUBLISHING YEAR: 2020

ISBN: 9788183214513

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Fruits appeal both to the palate and to the eye, and constitute an important part of our diet. The wide range of climatic conditions found in India makes it possible to grow an immense variety of fruits here.

The main objective of this book is to help the Graduate, Post graduate and Doctorate students of Agriculture and Horticulture to quickly grasp the facts comprehensively. It is a collection and compilation work from various sources and has endeavoured to include as much useful information as could be possible. It is realized that the coverage of materials in this book is likely to be far from complete as the information available in horticulture is immense. This book provides the advanced students and seasoned professional with a wealth of excellent reference material generally quite adequate to their particular needs.

A middle the ship competition, many aspire and only a few fulfil their desires to get admission in reputed institutes, fellowships and jobs in horticulture. Lack of genuine study material, proper guidance and above all the dogged determinations are the most commonly cited reasons. Attempts have been made in this book. “Fundamentals of Fruit Science”  for competitive examinations to deliver the core of the subject in concise, easily assimilated form designed compete for JRF, SRF, NET and ARS examination.

To get the best from this book, material should be first learnt from the main text of the topic. Since there is a reasonability logical order to the topics, it is worth. While, to adhere to the sequence.

All the best…..

CONTENTS

Sr. No Chapter name Page number
1 Classifications 10
2 Horticultural Practices in fruit crops 26
3 Important rootstocks in fruit crops 19
4 Tropical fruit crops 34
4.1 Mango 34
4.2 Banana 43
4.3 Papaya 49
4.4 Citrus 54
4.5 Sapota 68
4.6 Grape 74
4.7 Guava 88
4.8 Mulberry 93
4.9 Mahua tree 96
5 Humid tropical fruit crops 98
5.1 Pineapple 98
5.2 Mangosteen 104
5.3 Phalsa 106
5.4 Jackfruit 107
5.5 Bread fruit 111
5.6 Carambola 112
6 Subtropical fruit crops 114
6.1 Litchi 114
6.2 Persimmon 118
6.3 Loquat 120
6.4 Rambutan 122
6.5 Passion fruit 123
6.6 Avocado 125
6.7 Datepalm 128
6.8 Macademia nut 131
6.9 Durian 132
7 Arid fruit crops 135
7.1 Custard apple 135
7.2 Bael 137
7.3 Ber 139
7.4 Fig 142
7.5 Pomegranate 145
7.6 Aonla 149
7.7 Jamun 152
7.8 Karonda 156
7.9 Tamarind 157
8 Temperate fruits 159
8.1 Apple 159
8.2 Pear 166
8.3 Peach 171
8.4 Plum 175
8.5 Apricot 180
8.6 Almond 181
8.7 Strawberry 183
8.8 Cherry 186
8.9 Kiwi fruit 189
8.10 Pecan nut 191
8.11 Walnut 193
8.12 Hazelnut 195
8.13 Chestnut 197
9 Plantation crops 199
9.1 Coconut 199
9.2 Arecanut 204
9.3 Oilpalm 207
9.4 Palmyrah palm 210
9.5 Tea 211
9.6 Coffee 213
9.7 Cocoa 219
9.8 Cashewnut 223
9.9 Rubber 228
9.10 Olive 230
9.11 Betel vine 234
10 Confusing cultivars 238
11 Miscellaneous 241
12 Information  of ICAR 246

 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Dr. S. D. Jarande has completed his Ph.D (Horticulture in 2015) and M. Sc (Horticulture in 2011) in Fruit Science and B.Sc (Horticulture in 2008)). He qualified ICAR, NET/ASRB during 2015. He has experience of 3.8 years as a Research and Development and extension work. He joined as  Assistant Professor at College of Horticulture, Malegaon, Dist-Nashik. He has published more than 11 research paper, more than 5 articles on reputed national agricultural journals also. He has published one book, as a co-author “Good Agricultural Practices in Mango.”

Dr. N. J. Ghadage has completed his B. Sc. (Horticulture) from Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli, Maharashtra in 2011, While, M. Sc (Horticulture) in Fruit Science (2013) from JAU, Junagadh and Ph. D (Horticulture) in Fruit Science (2016) from ACHF, NAU, Navsari, Gujarat. He has published more than 10 research article in National and International journals, more than 5 popular articles in reputed journal. He has qualified ICAR, NET/ASRB during 2014. Presently he is working as a Assistant Professor at College of Horticulture, Malegaon, Dist. Nashik, Maharashtra.

Dr. G. S. Tekale from Pune, is serving as Senior Research Fellow in the NRC of Onion and Garlic, Pune. He has published more than 11 research paper, 05 popular articles and participated number of National and International seminars.

Dr. S. J. Patil had his early educations, B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph. D (Horticulture) from ACHF, NAU, Navsari. He has more than 11 year experience related to R&D as well as teaching experience at Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. He has published more than 50 research papers, 51 popular articles, 32 book chapters, 08 books, 05 Teaching manuals and more than 20 Booklets. He has guided 12 M.Sc students and 01 Ph.D students . He started his career as Research Associate and at present  working as Associate Professor at ACHF, NAU, Navsari. He has qualified ICAR, NET/ASRB.

Mr. P. A. Patil has completed his Bsc (Ag.) and M. Sc. (Ag.) from Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. He is working as Agriculture Officer at NAU, Bharuch campus, Navsari from 2014. He has also worked as “Surveillance Inspector” under the ‘project of National Innovative Weed Surveillance Programme’ in the Department of Agronomy, NAU campus. He has published number of research paper, popular articles and book chapters .

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AUTHOR/AUTHORS

G. S. TEKALE, N. J. GHADAGE, PRASHANT A. PATIL, S. D. JARANDE, S. J. PATIL

PAGES

240

BINDING

Hard Back

PUBLICATION YEAR

2020