This book, information regarding composition and uses, origin and distribution, area and production, crop improvement including taxonomy, floral biology, status of genetic diversity, germplasm conservation, breeding approaches, varietal wealth; propagation methods, agro- techniques, harvesting, yield, storage and value addition, marketing and economics, plant protection and future research needs of twenty underutilized fruit crops of arid and semi-arid areas of country has been compiled. It is expected that the information documented in the book will fulfill the long standing requirement of crop improvement and agro-techniques of underutilized fruit crops in a comprehensive manner. Hope the book will be helpful to the scientists and researchers to formulate their future research programme on crop improvement and agro- techniques of the underutilized fruit crops for better nutrition, income and ecological up gradation.
Chapters
• Bael (Aegle Marmelos Correa)
• Cactus Pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica Mill)
• Chironji (Buchanania Lanzan Spreng)
• Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana L.)
• Custard Apple (Annona Squamosa L.)
• Jamun (Syzygium Cuminii Skeels)
• Karonda (Carissa Carandas L.)
• Kair (Capparis Decidua (Forsk.) Edgew)
• [Manilkara Hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard]
• Lasoda (Cordia Myxa Roxb.)
• Mahua (Bassia Latifolia Roxb)
• Maniala Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce Roxb)
• Mulberry (Morus Spp.)
• Phalsa (Grewia Subinaequalis D.C.)
• Pilu (Salvadora Oleoides Decene)
• Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica L.)
• Wood Apple (Feronia Limonia)
• Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus Lam.)
• Longan (Dimocarpus Longan Lour)
• Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica Lindl.)
Dr. Sanjay Singh
Dr. Sanjay Singh is presently working as Principal Scientist (Horticulture) & Head at CHES (ICAR-CIAH), Godhra, Gujarat. He started his career as Assistant Professor (Horticulture) at RAU, Sabour Campus in the year 1988. He is actively involved in improvement of underutilized fruits. Dr Singh has also received H S Mehta Memorial award, eminent scientist award, fellow of HSI, International society of Noni Science and CHAI. He has published more than 115 research papers, 70 populararticles, 3books, 32 book chapters, 14 technical bulletins, 3 training
Prof. (Dr) P. L. Saroj, Director, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner (Rajasthan) is specialized in pomology, standardized propagation and agro-techniques for various fruit crops. Coordinated research programmes at NRC-Cashew, Puttur, CIAH, Bikaner and SVPUAT, Meerut and also guided 3 Ph.D. and 8 M.Sc. students in the field of horticulture. He published more than 105 research papers, 15 technical bulletins, 40 book chapters, 3 books, 11 technical reports and 35 popular articles. He is recipient of awards/fellows of various prestigious societies.
Dr. D. S. Mishra is currently serving as Senior Scientist (Fruit Science) at ICAR-CIAH regional station CHES, Godhra, Gujarat. He worked as Assistant Prof. Horticulture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, taught various UG/PG courses in Horticulture and guided PG and Ph. D students. He was a recipient of ICAR's JRF during post graduation. He is awarded with Young Scientist and Fellow of CHAI Award. He has published more than 65 research papers in peer reviewed journals, 40 popular articles, 20 book chapters, 03 technical bulletins and 04 compendiums.
Dr. A. K. Singh is presently working as Principal Scientist (Fruit Science) at CHES (ICAR-CIAH), Godhra, Gujarat since 1999. He has also served as lecturer (Hort.) at Janata Vedic College Baraut, Baghpat (U.P.) in 1999. He has been credited with 12 varieties of dry-land fruit crops. He published various research papers (102), popular articles (93), book chapters (31), extension folder (17), technical bulletins (12), training manuals (3) and books (4). He has been awarded as young scientist, outstanding research scientist, young scientist, distinguished scientist etc. by different scientific societies.
Subject Covers: -
• Bael (Aegle Marmelos Correa)
• Cactus Pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica Mill)
• Chironji (Buchanania Lanzan Spreng)
• Cape Gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana L.)
• Custard Apple (Annona Squamosa L.)
• Jamun (Syzygium Cuminii Skeels)
• Karonda (Carissa Carandas L.)
• Kair (Capparis Decidua (Forsk.) Edgew)
• [Manilkara Hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard]
• Lasoda (Cordia Myxa Roxb.)
• Mahua (Bassia Latifolia Roxb)
• Maniala Tamarind (Pithecellobium Dulce Roxb)
• Mulberry (Morus Spp.)
• Phalsa (Grewia Subinaequalis D.C.)
• Pilu (Salvadora Oleoides Decene)
• Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica L.)
• Wood Apple (Feronia Limonia)
• Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus Lam.)
• Longan (Dimocarpus Longan Lour)
• Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica Lindl.)
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