The Book Provides Information On Almost All Important Practical Aspects Of Vegetable Production Technology Viz., Nursery Raising, Land Preparation To Harvesting And Post Harvest Handling, Identification/Diagnosis Of Important Diseases, Insect-Pests, Physiological Disorders And Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms. In Addition, Different Practicals On Identification Of Important Vegetable Crops At Different Growth Stages, Their Seeds And Seedlings; Plan Of Kitchen Garden; Raising Crops Under Sub-Optimal Conditions; Cultivation Of Important Vegetables Under Protected Structures; Seed Production Of Important Vegetable Crops; Identification Of Tools/Implements; Procedure To Calculate/Estimation Of Seed Quantity, Fertilizer Dose And Cost Of Cultivation Have Also Been Described. The Book Has Been Written In A Simple And Understandable Language Based On Scientific Literature And Experience Of The Authors. The Book Has Been Written Keeping In View The Academic Requirements Of Both Under-Graduate And Post-Graduate Students Specializing In Vegetable Science And Research Scientists Dealing With Vegetable Crops. The Students Have Been Provided With Detailed Procedures, Exercises And Data Sheets To Have A Practical Insight Of The Subject. This Book Has Been Designed To Provide Entry Level Job Skills To The Students. It May Also Be Useful To Progressive Farmers And Agri-Business Entrepreneurs Engaged In Vegetable Production. The Authors Will Appreciate The Constructive Criticism And Suggestions For Further Improvement Of The Manual. Publisher & Distributors.

By Akhilesh Sharma and Viveka Katoch