Horticulture Based Integrated Farming Systems

A.K. Shukla (Author), B.L. Jangid (Author), Keerthika A. (Author), N.B. Noor mohamed (Author), R.S. Mehta (Author)

9789389571745

Hardback, published 25 November 2020

422 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.85 kg

The books content has been compiled and structured in a manner that presents advanced information on the subject of horticulture in India, with a focus on horticulture-based integrated farming systems, the integration of livestock into these systems, emerging issues in the field, natural resource management, disease and pest management, organic farming and certification, post-harvest measures and value addition for arid fruits and vegetables, marketing aspects, and export promotion measures and procedures.

The book features chapters authored by highly specialized scientists from prestigious institutes of national importance, and it introduces a novel concept called Horticulture Based Integrated Farming System.

• 1. Prospects of Horticulture in Arid Region
• 2. Potential of Horticultural Crops in Integrated Farming System for Higher Income in Arid Zone
• 3. Vegetable Production: Prospects and Challenges in Rajasthan
• 4. Genetic Diversity of Vegetables in Arid Region
• 5. Prospects of Vegetables Grafting in Arid and Semi Arid Regions
• 6. Production Technology of Less Known Fruit Crops of Arid Region
• 7. High Density Planting in Fruit Crops
• 8. Rejuvenation of Old and Senile Orchards
• 9. Diversified Farming System for Economic and Ecological Sustainability in Arid Gujarat
• 10. Intercropping of Seed Spices with Vegetables for Enhancing System Productivity and Profitability
• 11. Important Horticultural and Fodder Crops for Horti-Pastoral System in Arid Region
• 12. Henna - A Potential Crop for Hot Arid and Semi-Arid Region
• 13. Henna Based Production System for Arid Region
• 14. Tree Borne Oilseeds (TBO'S) of Arid Region
• 15. Traditional and Improved Agroforestry Systems in Arid Western Rajasthan with Special Reference to Climate Change Adaptation and Livelihood Security
• 16. Integration of Livestock in Horticulture Based Farming System in Rainfed Regions of India
• 17. Small Ruminants in Horti-based Farming System
• 18. Conservation and Utilization of Plant Biodiversity in Hot Arid Ecosystem
• 19. Climate Change and Its Impact on Fruit Crops
• 20. Soil and Water Quality Issues in Arid Ecosystem and Their Management
• 21. Depleting Ground Water- Scenario Consequences and Way Forward
• 22. Nursery Management for Fruit Crops
• 23. Drip Irrigation in Horticultural Crops with Special Reference to Arid Zone
• 24. Water Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution for Protected Cultivation for Economic and Nutritional Security of Farm Family in Arid Zone
• 25. Soil-less Cultivation Technology for Growing Vegetable Crops Nursery for Enhancing Economic and Livelihood of Farm Family in Arid Zone
• 26. Harnessing Solar Energy for Sustainable Farming System in Arid Regions
• 27. Carbon Sequestration: Agroforestry is an Option to Mitigate Climate Change
• 28. Nutrient Management in Arid Fruit Crops
• 29. Management and Utilization of Degraded Lands and Poor Quality Water for Production of Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• 30. Disease Management in Fruit Crops
• 31. Biointensive Integrated Pest Management for Horticultural Crops of Arid Region
• 32. Scientific Management and Feeding of Calf and Heifer
• 33. Agri-Entrepreneurship: A New Avenue for Agriculturist
• 34. Organic Farming: Potential and Strategies in Arid Zone
• 35. Organic Certification- Standards and Agencies