A Handbook of Horticultural Sciences: Vol.03: Spices, Plantation, Medicinal, Aromatic Crops and Post Harvest Management 1st Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable

The importance of Spices, Condiments Plantation Crops, Medicinal Aromatic Crops, and Post-Harvest Management in the economic sphere has led to the creation of A Handbook of Horticultural Sciences Volume 3. This comprehensive resource covers a range of topics related to these crops, including their origin and distribution, economic significance, species, varieties, hybrids, and characteristics. Additionally, the book delves into climatic and soil requirements, propagation, propagating materials, planting, cultural practices, plant protection measures, physiological disorders, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and storage.

Furthermore, a separate unit on post-harvest technology of horticultural crops is included, which outlines various techniques for post-harvest handling and management, as well as value-added processing of all kinds of horticultural crops.

This book is designed to serve as a valuable resource for scientists, students, extension personnel, progressive growers, entrepreneurs, and horticulture and agriculture graduates.