{"_id":"6ab1f380f09e7fbdbd4eeae9","bookName":"Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops","slug":"production-practices-of-arid-fruit-crops","authors":[{"authorPhoto":"/uploads/PublishedBook/Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops_Mr. Kana Ram Sodh.png","aboutAuthor":"Mr. Kana Ram Sodh was born in Devpura, Chomu, Jaipur \r\nDistrict, Rajasthan. He received his undergraduate degree in \r\nHorticulture (2009-2013) from MPUAT, Udaipur. He \r\ncompleted his postgraduate degree in M.Sc. (Horticulture) \r\nfrom BBAU, Lucknow, Central University (2013-2015). He is \r\ncurrently serving as farm manager (Horticulture) at Krishi \r\nVigyan Kendra Churu-1 (Sardarshahar), Rajasthan. ","authorName":"Mr. Kana Ram Sodh"},{"authorPhoto":"/uploads/PublishedBook/Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops_Dr. Jitendra Singh Ranawat.png","aboutAuthor":"Dr. Jitendra Singh Ranawat earned his Ph.D. in Forestry \r\n(Agroforestry) in 2022 from Chaudhary Charan Singh \r\nHaryana Agricultural University, Haryana, and his Master’s \r\ndegree (2018) in Forestry (Agroforestry) following a \r\nBachelor’s degree in Forestry from the College of \r\nHorticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar (Rajasthan). He is \r\ncurrently working as Assistant Professor Agroforestry, Tantia \r\nUniversity, Sriganganagar Rajasthan. <br><br>\r\nHis research expertise lies in agroforestry systems, with a \r\nparticular focus on Fruit crop, tree crop interactions, nutrient \r\nmanagement, nutritional profiling of agroforestry species. He \r\nhas a strong record of scholarly contributions, including \r\nnumerous national and international research publications, \r\nbook chapters, edited books, and popular articles in reputed \r\nperiodicals. He is a recipient of multiple national-level awards \r\nin \r\nrecognition of his contributions to agricultural and \r\nagroforestry \r\nsciences, technology, and extracurricular \r\nactivities.","authorName":"Dr. Jitendra Singh Ranawat"},{"authorPhoto":"/uploads/PublishedBook/Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops_Mr. Shivam Kumar Rajpoot.png","aboutAuthor":"Mr. Shivam Kumar Rajpoot, S/o Shri Bhagvan Deen from \r\nKannauj district Uttar Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc. \r\n(Hons.) Horticulture from Acharya Narendra Deva University \r\nof Agricultural & Technology, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (2018\r\n22). He qualified for ICAR-JRF in Horticulture and \r\ncompleted his M.Sc. (Hort.) in Fruit Science from ICAR\r\nIndian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa campus, \r\nNew Delhi (2022-24). He secured AIR 6th in the ICAR AICE\r\nJRF/SRF (PhD-2024) in Fruit Science and is currently \r\npursuing a PhD (Hort) in Fruit Science from the ICAR-Indian \r\nAgricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Outreach \r\nCampus, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, \r\nBengaluru, Karnataka. His research focuses on the \r\nimprovement of custard apple through genetic diversity \r\nanalysis, extensive surveys, DUS testing, and systematic data \r\ncollection. Currently, he is working on pollen conservation in \r\nAnnona species.","authorName":"Mr. Shivam Kumar Rajpoot"},{"authorPhoto":"/uploads/PublishedBook/Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops_Dr. Jyoti.png","aboutAuthor":"Dr. Jyoti earned her Ph.D. in Fruit Science (2023) following \r\na Master's (2016) in Horticulture and Bachelor's in agriculture \r\nfrom college of Agriculture, Chaudhary Charan Singh \r\nHaryana Agricultural University, Haryana. Her research \r\nexpertise lies in the study of horticultural crops, with a focus \r\non nutrient management, nutritional profiling and genetic \r\nvariability studies using molecular markers. She has a \r\nsubstantial record of scholarly output, featuring numerous \r\npublished research papers, international publications, book \r\nchapters, and edited books, alongside popular articles in \r\nvarious periodicals. She has qualified the ASRB-NET in 2020 \r\nand is a recipient of multiple national accolades for his work \r\nin science, technology and extracurricular activities. ","authorName":"Dr. Jyoti"},{"authorPhoto":"/uploads/PublishedBook/Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops_Dr. Songthat William Haokip.png","aboutAuthor":"Dr. Songthat William Haokip earned his Ph.D. in Fruit \r\nScience (2025) following a Master's (2020) and Bachelor's \r\n(2018) in Horticulture from College of Horticulture and \r\nForestry, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Paighat\r\n791102, Arunachal Pradesh. His research expertise lies in the \r\nstudy horticultural crops, with a focus on nutrient \r\nmanagement, nutritional profiling and genetic variability \r\nstudies using molecular markers.  He has a substantial record \r\nof scholarly output, featuring numerous published research \r\npapers, international publications, book chapters, and edited \r\nbooks, alongside popular articles in various periodicals. He \r\nhas qualified the ASRB-NET in 2021 and is a recipient of \r\nmultiple national accolades for his work in science, \r\ntechnology and extracurricular activities. ","authorName":"Dr. Songthat William Haokip"}],"bookDescription":"Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops is a comprehensive guide to cultivating climate-resilient fruits- such as pomegranate, date palm, and ber- offering scientific strategies for nutrient, water, and crop management to enhance livelihoods and promote ecological sustainability in fragile drylands.","bookRating":5,"bookFormat":"Paperback and E-book","pages":210,"ISBNNo":"978-93-47456-04-6","aboutBook":"Arid and semi-arid regions are characterized by erratic rainfall, high \r\ntemperature, low humidity and poor soil fertility, which impose severe limitations on \r\nconventional agricultural production. However, these regions possess immense \r\npotential for fruit cultivation through the adoption of hardy and drought-tolerant fruit \r\ncrops that are well adapted to harsh environmental conditions. The book <b><i>“Production \r\nPractices of Arid Fruit Crops” </i></b> has been prepared to highlight the importance and \r\nproduction potential of arid fruit crops such as Aonla, Bael, Ber, Cactus pear, \r\nCarambola, Chironji, Custard apple, Date palm, Fig, Jamun, Kair, Karonda, Khejri, \r\nLasoda, Mulberry, Phalsa, Pilu, Pomegranate, Tamarind and Wood apple, which play \r\na vital role in nutritional security, income generation and ecological sustainability in \r\ndryland areas. <br><br>\r\nThis book provides comprehensive and systematic information on the \r\nscientific production practices of these arid fruit crops, covering key aspects such as \r\nclimate and soil requirements, varietal selection, propagation methods, planting \r\nsystems, training and pruning, nutrient and water management, pest and disease \r\ncontrol, harvesting, post-harvest management and value addition. Special emphasis \r\nhas been laid on water-use efficiency, integrated nutrient management, conservation \r\nof natural resources and climate-resilient horticultural practices to ensure sustainable \r\nproduction under arid and semi-arid conditions. <br><br>\r\nThe content of this book has been compiled to serve as a valuable resource for \r\nundergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, extension personnel and \r\nprogressive farmers involved in arid horticulture. By integrating scientific research \r\nfindings with practical field experiences, this book aims to bridge the gap between \r\ntheory and practice. It is hoped that <i>“Production Practices of Arid Fruit Crops”</i> will \r\ncontribute significantly to the promotion of arid fruit cultivation, enhancement of \r\nfarmers’ livelihoods and sustainable development of fragile dryland ecosystems. 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