Principles and Methods of Orchard Establishment
Principles and Methods of Orchard Establishment

Author: Bibhas Chandra Mazumdar

Publisher: Daya Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9788170353348

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To Acquire Skill On The Husbandry Of Fruit Crops, A Clear Understanding Of The Principles Underlying In Scientific Production Of Them Is The Pre-Requisite. Although There Have Been A Number Of Dependable Books Which Devoted Much Attention On The Cropping Procedure Of The Varied Fruit Crops, Separate Titles Dealing With The Principles Of Cropping Are Not Adequate Under Indian Conditions. The Present Book Has Therefore, Been Shaped Which Has Confined To The Methodology Involved In Establishment Of Fruit Farms From Scientific Perspective, That Is Considered A Vital Step As Regards The Principles For Fruit Culture. The Scientific Procedure Involved In Building Up Fruit Plantations Right From Selection Of Site Till Planting Of Propagating Materials And Post-Planting Care Under The Conditions Of India Having A Diversity Of Fruit Crops And Their Growing Environment Has Been Brought In The Present Title In Order Of Sequence. The Title Therefore, Caters To The Need Of The Students Of Horticulture, Pomology, Applied Botany And Related Disciplines As Well As Those Desire To Set Up Orchards. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Concept Of Fruits, Importance Of Fruits, Importance Of Fruit Growing In India, Types Of Fruit Farms, Objectives To Setup Fruit Plantations; Chapter 2: Planning Of An Orchard, Principles And Objectives; Chapter 3: Demarcation Of Area And Protection Against Tresspassing; Necessity Of Limiting Orchard Area, Necessity To Provide Protective Measures At The Boundary, Factors Affecting Selection Of The Protective Methods, Protective Methods: Their Construction, Merits And Demerits; Chapter 4: Primary Operations Of Land; Shortcomings In The Land And Corrective Measures; Chapter 5: Wind Break Rows; Damage Done By Wind, Wind Break Row, Essentially Of Wind Break Row, Location Of Wind Break Row, Number Of Wind Break Row, Suitable Species Of Wind Break Trees And Shrubs, Propagation Methods, Time And Method Of Planting, Protective Fruit Trees From Roots Of Wind Break Trees, Post Planting Operations; Chapter 6: Orchard Accessories; Importance, List Of Accessories, Their Necessity And Place For Provisions; Chapter 7: Overall Layout; Importance, Factors Affecting The Layout, Sketch The Layout, Types Of Layout; Chapter 8: Preparation Of Cropping Plots; Importance, Steps In Preparation Of Cropping Plots; Chapter 9: Planting Distance; Importance, Factors Affecting Planting Distance, Planting Distance Of Some Fruit Crops, High Density Planting; Chapter 10: Layout In Cropping Plots; Principles, Systems Of Layout; Chapter 11: Procurement And Pre-Treatment Of Planting Materials; Chapter 12: Planting Of Propagating Materials; Season Of Planting, Method Of Planting; Chapter 13: Post-Planting Care; Principles, Necessary Measures; Chapter 14: Inter-Cropping; Concept, Plants Grown As Inter Crops, Advantages, Disadvantages, Conclusion; Chapter 15: Maintaining Maps And Records; Principles, Particulars To Be Maintained At The Initial Stage, Particulars To Be Maintained During Running Condition Of The Orchard.

Fruit Crops Cultivation Practices And Economics
Fruit Crops Cultivation Practices And Economics

Author: Parshant Bakshi

Publisher: New India Publishing Agency

Published: 2021-02-26

Total Pages: 4

ISBN-13: 9387973212

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Prosperity through fruit cultivation is the new slogan gaining much acceptance among policy makers. Presently, fruit culture has established its credibility in improving income through increased productivity, generating employment and enhancing export. The focused attention on investment in fruit production during the last decade has been rewarding in terms of increased production and productivity of fruits. India has emerged as second largest producer of fruits in the world. It has diverse climates and soil for cultivation of fruit crops providing ample opportunities for the development of fruit industry but the greatest challenge in present is to produce sufficient fruit to feed the ever-increasing human population. This demands infusion of technology for an efficient utilization of resources for deriving higher output per unit of input with excellent quality of the produce within short span of time. In the present era of open economy, it has become increasingly necessary that our produce is competitive, both in the domestic as well as in international markets. This would be possible only through deployment of high-tech application and precision farming methods. Fruits are very important for human beings and also play an important role in religious practices, mythology and art. They are not only delicious but also have many nutrients which are necessary for human health. Fruit production requires a lot of science and some basic fundamental knowledge to grow them successfully. This book compiles many fundamental issues of fruit production like layout and planting, many cultural practices, growth and bearing habits of fruit crops, planting and propagation method, disease and pest management as well as cost of cultivation etc. Understanding of all these topics will help the students and fruit growers for proper knowledge of fundamentals of fruit production. We hope that this book would also be helpful for fruit growers, nurserymen, farmers, teachers, scientists, extension officers and all those who wish to become familiar with the topic in relation to their professional interest. We have tried to keep the language as simple and straight forward as possible and consistent with accurate representation of the content. Every effort has been made to present the ideas in very easy and understandable language and the interests of each reader. We would like to recommend "Fruit Crops: Cultivation Practices and Economics" to students, educators, researchers, extension specialists and orchard practitioners for cultivation practices of fruit crops and their economics.