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Next-gen Horticulture: Technologies And Practices For Sustainable Farming NEW


Edition:
1
Volume:
1
Publishing Year:
2025
Publisher:
M/s AGROBIOS (INDIA)
Author/s:
Dr. (Prof.) Satya Narayan Sharma , Dr. Manju Kumari Choudhary , Dr. Swati Sharma , Dr. (Prof.) Arvind Kumar Purohit
Language:
English

Availability:

In stock

Hard Bond
ISBN:   9789349045767
Publishing Year:   2025

Rs 3500.00


The book Hi-Tech Horticulture: Present Scenario and Future Scope in India explores the transformative advancements in horticulture driven by innovative technologies and sustainable practices. It highlights the vital role hi-tech horticulture plays in maximizing productivity and ensuring sustainable incomes for farmers. Key topics include tissue culture, hydroponics, precision farming, integrated water management, and canopy management of fruit crops, addressing the challenges of climate change. The book emphasizes community engagement, vocational training, and success stories, such as okra cultivation in Tapi District, to inspire stakeholders—from farmers to policymakers—to adopt innovative practices. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the modern horticultural landscape in India and promoting a sustainable future.

Dr. (Prof.) Arvind Kumar Purohit

Dr. Arvind Kumar, (now known as Dr. AK Purohit) is the Professor of Plant Biology and former Director of Extension Education, SK Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner. He has worked at various faculty positions from Astt. Professor to Professor  at JN Vyas University, Jodhpur, Govt. College, Kota, SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, and SK RAU, Bikaner for more than 47 years. He has guided several post graduate students at M.Sc. and Ph. D level, has published many research papers, books and reviews. His students are serving as professors and at many important positions at state and central govt. services. He retired as Professor of Plant Physiology and Director of Extension Education and Director, Academic Staff College & Distance Education from SK RAU, Bikaner in 2009.  He has been active after superannuation on various academic assignments, advisory and consultancy. He started to learn Bach flower Remedy system in 2019 and completed final level 3 to become first BFRP, Bach flower Registered Practitioner (UK) from Rajasthan since April, 2021. Later he got initiated in Inner engineering (Sadhguru), went on to learn Crystal Therapy and Dousing and Elements of Sanskrit. Proficient in public speaking and a creative literary writer, Dr. Purohit has established an Academy in 2023- Soumitra Deepti Academy of Fundamentals (The SDAF, Sambal) for helping school and college level students in their studies and career.

Table of Contents..
  1. Hi-Tech Horticulture: Present Scenario and Future Scope in India
    Dr. M. K. Sharma, Dhaneshvari Arya and Mamta Yadav
  2. Role of Hi-Tech Horticulture for Sustainable Agriculture
    Dr. M. C. Jain
  3. Hi-Tech Horticulture: Ensuring Sustainable Incomes for Farmers
    Dr. Rakesh Kumar Meena and Dr. P K Dadheech
  4. Next-Gen Farming: Hi-Tech Horticulture Innovations
    Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Yadav and Dr. S. P. Singh
  5. Good Agricultural Practices for Protected Cultivation
    Dr. Avnish Kumar Pandey, Tulsi Gurjar, DevRaj and Kiran Suthar
  6. Future Scope of Tissue Culture: Fruit Plants Plantation
    Dr. Khushbu Verma, Shambhavi Sinha, Priyanka Choudhary, Shreya Puri and Zakiya Praween
  7. Tissue Culture in Vegetable Crops: Current Trends and Techniques
    Dr. Aparna, Dr. Dalpat Lal and Dr. Nilesh Sharma
  8. Hydroponics Cultivation: An Overview
    Dr. I. B. Maurya and Dr. Anchal Sharma
  9. Plasticulture in Horticulture: An Innovative Way for Better Productivity
    Dr. O. P. Garhwal
  10. Precision Farming in Horticulture and Agroforestry
    Dr. S. L. Chawla, Dr. Saryu Trivedi, Dr. Sudha Patil and Dr. Mallika Sindha
  11. Protected Cultivation of Capsicum
    Dr. Priynka Kumari Jat, Dr. Murari Lal Chopra and Dr. Manju Kumari Choudhary
  12. Canopy Management in Fruit Crops
    Dr. Mahaveer Suman
  13. Climate Change and its Influence on Production Pattern of Various Fruit Crops and Scientific Approaches to Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Climate Change
    Dr. S. Mukherjee
  14. Description, Phytochemistry and Nutritional Profile of Major Underutilized Fruits in Hot Arid Region of India: An Overview
    Dr. S. K. Attar, Dr.  Harphool Singh, Dr. D. Tripathi, Dr. K. C. Verma, Dr. C. L. Khatik
  15. Enhancing the Citrus Industry in Punjab: Priorities and Strategies
    Dr. Subhash Chander, Dr. Krishan Kumar, Dr. P.K Arora, Dr. A.K Sangwan and Dr. P. Mahala
  16. Impact of Different Mulching Materials on Physical Attributes of Strawberry
    Devi Darshan
  17. Relevance of Underutilized Fruit Crops for Maximizing Farm Income in Tribal Areas of Western India
    Dr. D. K. Sharma
  18. Response of Fruit Trees to Heat Waves
    Dr. M. K. Kaul
  19. Enhancing Sustainable Vegetable Production in India: Addressing Agricultural Practices
    Dr. Prakash Mahala, Dr. Vivek Pandey, Dr. Anil Kumar and Dr. Virendra Kumar
  20. Evaluation of Bio-efficacy of different Insecticides against Diamond Backmoth (Plutella xylostella L.) on Cauliflower
    Dr. Sunil Sharma, Dr. R. P. Singh and Dr. S. K. Sharma
  21. Integrated Water Management in Vegetables: A Unique Example of Public Private Community Partnership
    Dr. S. S. Rathore and Shri N. K. Gupta
  22. Oricultural Farming Practices: A Novel Approach for Sustainable Agriculture
    Dr. A. T. Patel, Dr. Abhishek Shukla and Dr. K. M. Patel
  23. Population Dynamics of Plutella xylostella (L.) in Cauliflower and its Correlation with Weather Parameters
    Dr. Sunil Sharma, Dr. R. P. Singh and Dr. S. K. Sharma
  24. Potential of Traditional Leafy Vegetables for Nutrition and Agricultural Sustainability
    Dr. Hetal R. Rathod, Dr. S. L. Chawla, Dr. Himani B. Patel and Dr. Kiran Suthar
  25. Petals of Prosperity: The Economic Significance and Potential of Floriculture in Rajasthan
    Dr. Balraj Singh
  26. Value Addition in Flower Crops
    Dr. Raj Kumar Jakhar
  27. Arid Horticulture: Boosting Farmers Income in Drylands
    Dr. S. K. Khandelwal and Dr. Mukesh Chand Bhateshwar
  28. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Harnessing Nature’s Healing Power and Agricultural Potential
    Dr. Yogesh Sharma
  29. Future Scope of Mushroom Cultivation in Rural Community Development
    Dr. Priya Sharma and Dr. Aziz Muhammad Khan
  30. Antimicrobial Activity of Two Indian Medicinal Plants against Pathogenic Bacteria
    Dr. Suresh Jakhar
  31. Employment Opportunity through Vocational Training Programme in the Field of Horticulture
    Dr. S. S. Rathore and Shri N. K. Gupta
  32. A Study on Farmers Response Towards Mushroom Cultivation
    Dr. Suresh Jakhar
  33. A Success Story of Okra Production in Tapi District of South Gujarat
    Dr. Gaurav Sharma

Book Details

Book Title:
Next-gen Horticulture: Technologies And Practices For Sustainable Farming NEW
Book Type:
REFERENCE BOOK
No Of Pages:
302
Color Pages :
0
Color Pages :
0
Book Size:
AMERICAN ROYAL (6X9)
Weight:
400 Gms
Copyright Holder:
All Rights Reserved
Imprint:
M/s AGROBIOS RESEARCH
Readership:
PG STUDENTS | SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS |
Associated Subjects:
Hi-tech Agriculture , Horticulture ,

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