The present book entitled “Basic Concepts of Horticulture” book gives a comprehensive review of basic concepts of horticulture dealt invariably as a part of various course curricula of Agri-Horti degree programs across different Indian Agri-Horti universities. Indian horticulture sector contributes about 33% to the agriculture Gross Value Added (GVA) making very significant contribution to the Indian economy. Apart from ensuring nutritional security of the nation, it provides alternate rural employment opportunities, diversification in farm activities, and enhanced income to farmers.
Horticulture can be very broadly defined as the science deals with the production utilization and improvement of (fruits, vegetables, ornamental plant spices and condiments, medicinal aromatics, plantation crops) as well as gardening, protective cultivation. Over and above agriculture it involves the application of physics, chemistry and other fundamentals sciences and plant sciences viz. biochemistry, plant pathology, plant physiology, botany, genetics and plant breeding as well as Biotechnology etc. This testament elaborates on all important chapters covering basic knowledge on Soil Science, Organic Farming, Principles and Methods of Planting, Seed Technology, Growth and Development, Biotechnology, plant Pathology, IPM, Protected Cultivation and other strategies of Horticulture.
