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Synopsis Horticulture Economy of Maharashtra is the outcome of a research work conducted under UGC SAP-DRS. The book covers the horticulture geography of Maharashtra and the major horticulture pockets in the state. The state has potential opportunity to develop this sector compared to the agriculture practices in the state. The state can be called as ‘horticulture state’ if the government encounters with suitable policy measures with visionary actions. The book explores the marketing system and the marketing channels both in domestic and international markets. The marketing cost and producers share in consumers’ rupee has been discussed by the author. Export of horticulture produce has been systematically exposed in the book. The government policy along with institutional polices for horticultural development has been focused in the book. The role of financial institutions has also been elaborated in the book. The book concludes with some important suggestions for the perspective development of the horticulture sector in the state.