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Author : N. Kumar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788120417540
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (175 download)
Download or read book Introduction to Horticulture written by N. Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy A. Larson
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 1483269981
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Introduction to Floriculture written by Roy A. Larson and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Floriculture provides an introduction to commercial floriculture, containing information on major and minor greenhouse and field crops, and includes potted plants and cut flowers. The book is organized into two parts. Part I on cut flowers discusses the history and propagation of chrysanthemums, carnations, roses, snapdragons, orchids, gladiolus, and minor cut crops. Part II on potted plants includes bulbous plants, azaleas, pot mums, African violets, poinsettias, and Easter lilies. This book was written for students who have been exposed to a sufficient number of biology courses to acquaint them with many of the terms and plant processes discussed in the text. It would be beneficial if they have also taken a course in greenhouse management or are taking one concurrently with their floriculture course. The book can be used by commercial growers who constantly seek more information to enable them to realize maximum gain from the investments of labor, time, and capitol they have placed in this challenging field.
Author : T. Pradeepkumar
Publisher : New India Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788189422493
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (224 download)
Download or read book Management of Horticultural Crops written by T. Pradeepkumar and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-05 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Indian context.
Author : NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN 13 : 8178331721
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (783 download)
Download or read book Handbook on Drying, Milling and Production of Cereal Foods written by NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cereals, or grains, are members of the grass family cultivated primarily for their starchy seeds (technically, dry fruits).Cereal grains are grown in greater quantities and provide more food energy worldwide than any other type of crop; they are therefore staple crops. Oats, barley, and some food products made from cereal grains. They are used for both human and animal food and as an industrial raw material. India produces cereals like wheat, rice, barley (jau), buckwheat, oats, corn (maize), rye, jowar (sorghum), pearl millet (bajra), millet (ragi), Sorghum, Triticale, etc. India is the world's second largest producer of Rice, Wheat and other cereals. The huge demand for cereals in the global market is creating an excellent environment for the export of Indian cereal products. India is not only the largest producer of cereal as well as largest exporter of cereal products in the world. India have been offering incredible opportunities as they have an abundant amount of raw materials and a wide availability of cheap labor. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the Drying, Milling and information regarding production method of Cereal Foods .It also covers Plant Layout, Process Flow Sheets and photographs of plant & Machinery with supplier’s contact details. Some of the fundamentals of the book are origin of wheat classification of wheat, endeavors to find industrial uses for wheat, criteria of wheat quality, botanical criteria of quality, milling principles, extraction rate and its effect on flour composition, grain structure as affecting grinding, definition of flour extraction stone milling: yields of products, roller milling: flour extraction rates, rice production and utilization, origin of rice, comparison of rice with other cereal grains, composition of rice and cereal, breeding rice varieties with specific, industrial uses for rice and rice by products, caryopsis and composition of rice, gross structure of the rice caryopsis and its milling fractions etc. This book is essential for those who are interested in cereal areas can find the complete information from manufacture to final uses of Cereal Foods. The present time is an era of information, one should know about what is happening in the world to be able to compete effectively. It will be very informative and useful to consultants, new entrepreneurs, startups, technocrats, research scholars, libraries and existing units.
Author : NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN 13 : 8178330385
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (783 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book on Spices & Condiments (with Cultivation, Processing & Uses) 2nd Revised Edition written by NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term spices and condiments applies to such natural plant or vegetable products and mixtures thereof, used in whole or ground form, mainly for imparting flavor, aroma and piquancy to foods and also for seasoning of foods beverages like soups. The great mystery and beauty of spices is their use, blending and ability to change and enhance the character of food. Spices and condiments have a special significance in various ways in human life because of its specific flavours, taste, and aroma. Spices and condiments play an important role in the national economies of several spice producing, importing and exporting countries. India is one of the major spice producing and exporting countries. Most of the spices and herbs have active principles in them and development of these through pharmacological and preclinical and clinical screening would mean expansion of considerable opportunities for successful commercialization of the product. Spices can be used to create these health promoting products. The active components in the spices phthalides, polyacetylenes, phenolic acids, flavanoids, coumarines, triterpenoids, serols and monoterpenes are powerful tools for promoting physical and emotional wellness. India has been playing a major role in producing and exporting various perennial spices like cardamoms, pepper, vanilla, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon over a wide range of suitable climatic situations. To produce good quality spice products, attention is required not only during cultivation but also at the time of harvesting, processing and storing. Not as large as in the days when, next to gold, spices were considered most worth the risk of life and money. The trade is still extensive and the oriental demand is as large as ever. Some of the fundamentals of the book are definition of spices and condiments nomenclature or classification of spices and condiments, Indian central spices and cashew nut committee, origin, properties and uses of spices, forms, functions and applications of spices, trends in the world of spices, yield and nutrient uptake by some spice crops grown in sodic soil, tissue culture and in vitro conservation of spices, in vitro responses of piper species on activated charcoal supplemented media, soil agro climatic planning for sustainable spices production, potentials of biotechnology in the improvement of spice crops, medicinal applications of spices and herbs, medicinal properties and uses of seed spices, effect of soil solarization on chillies, spice oil and oleoresin from fresh/dry spices etc. The present book contains cultivation, processing and uses of various spices and condiments, which are well known for their multiple uses in every house all over world. The book is an invaluable resource for new entrepreneurs, agriculturists, agriculture universities and technocrats. 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Author : Gopinadhan Paliyath
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0813806720
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (138 download)
Download or read book Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers written by Gopinadhan Paliyath and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-16 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.
Author : Gyana Ranjan Rout
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128104406
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops written by Gyana Ranjan Rout and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops provides key insights into commercialized crops, their improved productivity, disease and pest resistance, and enhanced nutritional or medicinal benefits. It includes insights into key technologies, such as marker traits identification and genetic traits transfer for increased productivity, examining the latest transgenic advances in a variety of crops and providing foundational information that can be applied to new areas of study. As modern biotechnology has helped to increase crop productivity by introducing novel gene(s) with high quality disease resistance and increased drought tolerance, this is an ideal resource for researchers and industry professionals. - Provides examples of current technologies and methodologies, addressing abiotic and biotic stresses, pest resistance and yield improvement - Presents protocols on plant genetic engineering in a variety of wide-use crops - Includes biosafety rule regulation of genetically modified crops in the USA and third world countries
Author : Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789853176
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (898 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Crop Production written by Mirza Hasanuzzaman and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes twenty-one comprehensive chapters addressing various soil and crop management issues, including modern techniques in enhancing crop production in the era of climate change. There are a few case studies and experimental evidence about these production systems in specific locations. Particular focus is provided on the state-of-the-art of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and precision agriculture, as well as many other recent approaches in ensuring sustainable crop production. This book is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and researchers, particularly in the fields of crop science, soil science, and agronomy.
Author : H. Panda
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN 13 : 8178331683
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (783 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book on Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea (2nd Revised Edition) written by H. Panda and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tea is one of the most popular beverages that are being consumed all over the world. Tea is known as a soothing drink and a way of life. Owing to its increasing demand, tea is considered to be one of the major components of world beverage market. Tea is very beneficial for health and is also known as anticarcinogenic properties. Green tea acts as an antiviral agent. Growing tea requires sufficient amount of work and there is additional level of work that must be incorporated to harvest it. Tea is cultivated in tropical and sub tropical regions. There are various kinds of tea such as black tea, green, oolong tea that can be obtained from real tea plant, Camellia sinensis. The making of different varieties of tea mainly depends upon plucking and rolling, spreading, storing process. The handbook describes aspects of tea cultivation, ranging from the history of old crop, machinery & equipment for various Tea, biological control, organic tea- and many more. This is a sincere attempt to open up the world of this wonderful beverage, its cultivation methods, types of tea available worldwide, manufacturing process, to the common man. Some of the fundamentals of the book are growth of tea in other countries, tea in Indian economy, biochemical constituents, pharmacological properties, selection, pollination and propagation, nutritional requirements, growth, photosynthesis and respiration, nursery management, water theory, oxidative degradation of protein, biological effect of polyphenols, analysis of tea, tea processing, green tea processing, tea bag production etc. This book will be a mile stone for its readers who are new to this sector, will also find useful for entrepreneurs, tea scientists and tea research establishments. TAGS Best Book about Tea, Business guidance on Tea cultivation and processing, Business Plan for a Startup Business, Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea, Cultivation of tea, Green Tea Production, Grow Your Tea Business, Growing and Processing of Tea, Growing and Producing Tea, How are tea bags sealed?, How green tea is made, How tea bag is made, How tea is grown and manufactured, How to cultivate tea, How to do Tea Plantation, How to grow and make your own tea, How to Make Tea Bags, How to process green tea, How to start a business in the tea industry, How to start a successful Tea business, How to start a tea business, How to Start a Tea Garden Startup Business, How to Start a Tea Production Business, How to start manufacturing business of tea, How to Start Tea Cultivation and Processing Business, How to Start Tea Processing Industry in India, Material used for making tea bags, Most Profitable Tea Processing Business Ideas, New small scale ideas in Tea processing industry, Process technology books, Production Technology of Tea, Profitable Small Scale Tea Manufacturing, Raw materials used in tea industry, Setting up and opening your Tea Business, Setting up of Tea Processing Units, Small scale Commercial Tea making, Small scale Tea production line, Small Scale Green Tea Processing, Start up India, Stand up India, Starting a new tea business, Starting a Tea Business, Starting a tea farm, Starting a Tea Farm Business Plan, Starting a tea plantation, Starting a Tea Processing Business, Start-up Business Plan for Tea Processing, Startup Project for Tea Production, Tea Bag Manufacture & Packing, Tea Based Small Scale Industries Projects, Tea Cultivation, Tea cultivation and production, Tea Cultivation in India, Tea cultivation methods, Tea cultivation process, Tea Farming, Tea Making and Manufacturing Process, Tea Making Profitable Business Idea, Tea Making Small Business Manufacturing, Tea manufacturing process, Tea Manufacturing Technology, Tea processing, Tea processing Business, Tea Processing Industry in India, Tea processing technology book, Tea processing unit, Tea Production Business plan, Tea production in India, Tea technology book, Technology book on tea cultivation and processing, Ways to Start a Tea Business
Author : Sachin Tyagi
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
ISBN 13 : 9387973468
Total Pages : 4 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)
Download or read book Hi-Tech Horticulture written by Sachin Tyagi and published by New India Publishing Agency. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horticulture plays an important part in today's agriculture and there are new avenues that are being achieved by horticulture. The subject has transformed from only being about vegetables, fruits, flowers and postharvest technology and has moved towards disease, breeding, pathology, physiology, greenhouse technologies and other areas which were never heard for. The book series: Hi-Tech Horticulture has been worked out keeping the above mentioned issues in mind with contribution by eminent professors and scientists.
Author : NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN 13 : 8178331594
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (783 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book on Onion & Garlic Cultivation with Processing (Production of Onion Paste, Flakes, Powder & Garlic Paste, Powder, Flakes, Oil) written by NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Onion and garlic are the spice commodities used for flavouring the dishes. These are considered as valuable medicinal plants offer variety of medicinal properties. Onion & garlic are important commercial crops with versatile applications. The demand for the processed products is increasing day by day due to its convenience to handle and use. Onion & garlic can be processed into a wide variety of products. As per the estimate, approximately 6.75% of the onion produced is being processed. Besides fulfilling the constant demand of domestic population, India exports 13 to 18 lakh tons of onion annually worth around Rs. 2200 crores of foreign exchange revenue. Similarly in case of garlic, the production increased from 4.03 lakh tons to 12.26 lakh tons. Proper placement of onion & garlic products (like; onion pickle, onion chutney, onion paste, garlic oil, garlic paste, garlic powder, garlic flakes, onion flakes, onion powder) in the departmental stores, super markets, shopping malls backed-up by publicity is the key to success. It is also possible to have tie-up with exclusive restaurants, star hotels, renowned caterers for their regular requirements. This handbook is designed for use by everyone engaged in the onion & garlic products manufacturing. The book explains manufacturing process with flow diagrams of various onion & garlic products and addresses of plant & machinery suppliers with their photographs. Major contents of the book are varieties of onion, onion production, onion dehydration, types of garlic, garlic growing, garlic dehydration, onion pickle, onion chutney, onion paste, garlic oil, garlic paste, garlic powder, garlic flakes, onion flakes, onion powder, pest species and pest control of garlic and onion, integrated weed management, packaging, product advertising and sales promotion, marketing etc. It will be a standard reference book for professionals, entrepreneurs, food technologists, those studying and researching in this important area and others interested in the field of onion & garlic products manufacturing. 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Author : Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher : University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 13 : 9781879906464
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries written by Steve H. Dreistadt and published by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. This book was released on 2001 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this book indispensable to growers, farm advisors, IPM scouts, pesticide applicators, pest control advisors, and students. A complete sourcebook for bulbs, cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage plants, bedding plants, ornamental trees, and shrubs as grown in the field, greenhouse, and nursery.--COVER.
Author : Liberty Hyde Bailey
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 598 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Cyclopedia of American Horticulture, Comprising Suggestions for Cultivation of Horticultural Plants, Descriptions of the Species of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Ornamental Plants Sold in the United States and Canada: E-M written by Liberty Hyde Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN 13 : 8194099528
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book on Organic Farming and Production of Organic Compost written by NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organic farming, composed of organic fertilizers as an integral virtue, continues to remain a lucrative bet for the expanding agricultural industry, in line with growing organic food appeal to consumers as a healthy and ethical choice. Beyond ethics, organic fertilizers are gaining significant traction on account of numerous environmental benefits, such as enhanced soil structure and water conservation. Growing awareness among farmers about the nutritional benefits of plant based and animal based fertilizers and their role in promoting growth of earthworm and other microbiological activities vital for plant growth are fuelling adoption of organic fertilizers. Animal based organic fertilizers are garnering significant traction over plant based variants owing to their good aeration and water retention capabilities that enhance the soil fertility. As consumers today are inclined towards clean labels and seeking transparency in everything they consume, organic has emerged as a promising approach to address these concerns. In light of these beneficial aspects of organic approaches and after gauging the futuristic opportunistic value of organic fertilizers. Increasing health issues such as diabetes, obesity and digestive disorders are also one of the factors driving the growth of the organic food. The increased accessibility of organic food and beverages in retail outlets make it more convenient for consumers to purchase these products. Asia-Pacific is also expected to rapidly increase in CAGR, owing to the changing lifestyles and increase in consumer disposable income. Organic food products and shifting consumer preference towards organic food are among the major factors expected to boost demand for organic food products in India. Growing awareness among the consumers regarding the benefits of organic fertilizers over chemical fertilizers, and increasing awareness among farmers and cultivators towards eco-friendly fertilizers. The escalating demand for organic food products is likely to create a dire need for large scale development of organic fertilizers in the forthcoming years, which in turn will create a wide field of opportunities for stakeholders. Sensing the growing demand for organic fertilizers, market goliaths have shifted their focus on expanding their organic fertilizer produce to capitalize on the growing unmet demand from consumers. The book cover various aspects related to different organic farming and production of organic compost with their agriculture process and also provides contact details of machinery suppliers with equipment photographs and plant layout. A total guide to manufacturing and entrepreneurial success in one of today’s organic farming and compost industry. This book is one-stop guide to one of the fastest growing sectors of the organic farming and compost industry, where opportunities abound for manufacturers, retailers, and entrepreneurs. This is the only complete handbook on the commercial production of organic farming and compost. It serves up a feast of how-to information, from concept to purchasing equipment
Author : Shashank Shekhar Solankey
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1838805125
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)
Download or read book Urban Horticulture written by Shashank Shekhar Solankey and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban horticulture is a means of utilizing every little space available in cities amidst buildings and other constructions for growing plants. It utilizes this space to raise gardens that can be economically productive while contributing to environmental greening. It can boost food and ornamental plants production, provide job opportunities, promote green space development, waste recycling, and urban landscaping, and result in improved environment. This book covers a wide array of topics on this subject and constitutes a valuable reference guide for students, professors, researchers, builders, and horticulturists concerned with urban horticulture, city planning, biodiversity, and the sustainable development of horticultural resources.
Author : Gideon F. Smith
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128140089
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa written by Gideon F. Smith and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-10-19 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae) in Southern Africa: Classification, Biology, and Cultivation provides a highly readable, illustrated account of the Kalanchoe species. The book includes an overview of the family Crassulaceae and genus Kalanchoe in global and subcontinental contexts that is followed by information on the taxonomic history of the genus. The characters and ecology of the species are also discussed, including their distribution ranges, where they occur, their habitat preferences, and where the species were formally recorded for the first time. For each indigenous and naturalized species, comprehensive taxonomic, descriptive and other information of interest is provided. This is the must-have resource for plant scientists, plant taxonomists, ethnobotanists, herbarium curators, ecologists, pharmacologists, invasions scientists, horticulturalists and landscape designers. - Includes currently accepted scientific names and synonyms, common names in English, morphology, cytology, chemistry, toxicology, biogeography, pollination biology, dispersal, cultivation, biocultural applications, and more - Contains a dichotomous identification key and descriptions, providing much needed tools for accurate species identification - Provides an extensive sets of illustrations for all species
Author : Dr. Arun B. Bhosale
Publisher : Saptarshee Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 9387939170
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Horticulture written by Dr. Arun B. Bhosale and published by Saptarshee Prakashan. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
