Principles and Methods of Orchard Establishment, 2nd Revised and Enlarged Edn (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789359192550)

To acquire skill on the husbandry of fruit crops, a clear understanding of the principles underlying their scientific production is the pre-requisite. Although there have been a number of 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 condition. The present title has therefore, been shaped which has confined to the methodology involved in establishment of fruit farms from scientific standpoint, that is considered a vital step in fruit culture.

The scientific procedure involved in building up fruit plantations from the selection of site till planting of propagating materials and the post-planting care under the condition of India, a country which is gifted with a diversity fruit crops has been brought in the present title in order of sequence. The title therefore, caters to the need of the students of pomology, horticulture, applied botany and related disciplines as well as those who desire to set up orchards from scientific perspective.