Publisher's Synopsis
The text discusses the various topics covered in the book Orchard and Estate Management, which includes an overview, clean cultivation, sod culture and sod mulch, herbicides, inorganic and organic mulches, horticultural systems, systems of irrigation, soil management, fruitfulness and unfruitfulness, rejuvenation of old orchards, integrated nutrient management, integrated pest management, utilization of resource constraints in existing systems, and climate aberrations and mitigation measures of horticultural crops. The author has used simple and lucid language to ensure easy understanding of the concepts for beginners. The book is also illustrated with photographs and diagrams to provide visual aids to the reader. Furthermore, the book includes questions at the end of each chapter to help assess the understanding of the students. It is intended for students and may also serve as a helpful resource for post-graduate students.
