The projected population of India is likely to reach nearly 1.74 billion by 2050. To feed this population there would be a demand of some 199 million tons (Mt) of vegetables and 146 Mt of fruits. Arid horticulture not only ensures sustainable return from the field but it also, to some extent, helps ...

Descriptions of the geographical distribution and fruit morphology of Durio zibethinus, pineapple, Canarium album, Pachylobus edulis, papaya [pawpaw], Benincasa cerifera [B. hispida], watermelon, Coccinia indica, melon, pumpkin, Luffa acutangula, L. cylindrica [L. aegyptiaca], Momordica charantia, ...

Research and extension programmes on postharvest handling and marketing of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants are described. Crops covered include apples, avocados, bananas, carambolas, Citrus, longans, litchis, mangoes, pawpaws, pineapples, rambutans, cucurbits, tomatoes, and foliage and...

The current drainage-based peatland management systems in Indonesia result in high fire risks, soil subsidence and CO₂ emissions. This study aims to assess different alternatives of peatland crops in order to help prevent further degradation of peatlands in Indonesia. We focus on tropical peatland...

This book presents current research on all the key factors affecting the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables, focusing on the effects and causes of deterioration, as well as the many techniques and practices implemented to maintain quality though correct handling and storage. Chapter 1...

The implementation of Community Forestry (CF) in protected forest area is not only intended to improve welfare of community living around forest but also restores the function of protected areas. This study aims to figure out the types of priority crops that can be developed in CF area based on...

Research on major fruits (bananas, mangoes and grapes), developing fruits (including durians, rambutans, dates and cashews), vegetables (cucurbits and asparagus) and ornamentals is reported.

Pesticide use in Taiwan is discussed. Herbicides are used mainly for paddy fields and also in upland crops of sweet potato, tea, sugarcane, bananas, melons, oranges, lychee, pineapple, mango and guava.

A survey has been conducted to assess the diversity and occurrence of major vegetables and fruits cultivated in Aanbukhaireni rural municipality of Tanahun district, Nepal during spring season of 2019. The surveyed areas were Satrasayaphant, Baradiphant and Dumridanda of ward no (WN) 1, Yeklephant, ...

The temporal occurrence of the invasive and economically important pest fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens was studied in three agro-ecological areas of Morogoro Region, central Tanzania, during 2004-2005. Weekly and monthly trappings were carried out with methyl eugenol, protein bait and synthetic...