The study of fruit and vegetable production, is a subject of enormous scope. It involves the integration of wide spectrum of disciplines. As the new technologies and developments become available, ...

Plant spices grown in tropical countries on small scale family farms of commercial farms, to provide food for human or live stock, in dry or humid regions are highly abundant and taxonomically dive ...

Natural foods such as fruits and vegetables are among the most important foods of mankind as they are not only nutritive but are also indispensable of the maintenance of the health. The present bo ...

Mushroom has been attracting attention of mankind since ancient times and use of mushroom, as food is as old as human civilization. It is very rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, ...

Since its origin, the spread of rice cultivation is extensive and rice is now being grown wherever water supply is adequate and ambient temperature are suitable. The rice grain is covered with a wo ...

The book contains confectionery, bakery, canning and preservation, fruits and vegetable products, agro based projects with processes, formulae, machinery and raw materials sources etc.

Potato ranks fourth position in the world after wheat, rice and Maize as non-cereal food crop. It is used in many ways like vegetable, potato wafers/chips, powder, finger chips etc. Potato tubers c ...

A Comprehensive book which deal with Processing, Dehydration, Canning, Preservation of various fruits and vegetables. Information on quality control and other parameters has been discussed in this ...

Plant propagation is an important aspect of agriculture in general and horticulture in particular. This book contains new methods for cultivation of tropical, subtropical fruits and flowers. The bo ...