Exotic Fruit Crops in India, 9789348596420

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Exotic Fruit Crops in India

K Gopal (Author) B. Srinivasulu (Author) S Firoz Hussain (Author) Ors. (Author)

Synopsis

Exotic Fruit Crops of India is a comprehensive and authoritative reference that delves into the fascinating world of non-native and underutilized fruit crops cultivated across India. This book serves as a vital resource for horticulturists, researchers, students, and progressive farmers aiming to diversify fruit production, enhance nutritional security, and tap into niche export markets.

Edited by a panel of eminent horticultural scientists — Dr. K. Gopal, Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Dr. S. Firoz Hussain, Dr. K. Ajay Kumar, and Dr. M. Ramaiah — the book provides a detailed account of more than 15 exotic fruit crops, including avocado, dragon fruit, passion fruit, durian, mangosteen, rambutan, kiwifruit, longan, wood apple, and many others.

The content covers:
• Origin and distribution
• Botanical description
• Climate and soil requirements
• Propagation techniques
• Cultivation practices
• Pest and disease management
• Harvesting and postharvest handling
• Nutritional and economic importance

Special emphasis is placed on the adaptability of these crops under Indian agro-climatic conditions and their potential for commercial cultivation. With contributions from leading experts, this book bridges the gap between research advancements and field-level implementation.

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About the author

B. Srinivasulu

Dr. B. Srinivasulu obtained M.Sc. (Ag) in Plant Pathology discipline in 1984 and Ph.D. in 1991 from Tamil Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He started his career as research Associate (Plant Pathology during 1984 form ICROSAT, Hyderabad. he has got more than 21 years of research, field and extension experience in Plant Pathology. Presently he is Principal Scientist) Plant Pathology), All India Co-ordinated research Project on Palms at Agricultural research Station (Acharya varied field experience in Horticultural crops viz., Pulses, Castor bean, sesamum and Rice. he has also handled two adhoc schemes viz., NATP on coconut basal stem rot and BARC Project on Leaf spot and rust of pulses and presently handling an adhoc scheme on coconut bud rot (ICAR). He was the recipient of IDRC, Canada fellowship. Honours like Dr. D. Bap Reddy Memorial Award (2004) for developing BSR-IDM package in coconut and Angrali Best research Worker Gold Medal (1999) were conferred on him besides many best research paper awards. He has attended about 35 Seminars/Symposia/Conferences and presented research papers. He has more than 94 original research publications, 83 popular articles, 11 technical bulletins/leaflets. he contributes one chapter on 'Biocontrol of pulse diseases' in biocontrol potential and its exploitation in sustainable Agriculture Vol.1: Crop Diseases, weeds and nematodes published by Kluwer Academic/Plenum, New York (2000) and guided five post graduate students in Plant Pathology.

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