Abiotic Stress Management in Fruit Crops
About this ebook
The subject matter of this book includes:
- All major abiotic stress factors affecting fruit crops, including drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures.
- Latest scientific findings and field studies for informed stress management.
- Actionable strategies for growers and practitioners to mitigate stress impacts.
- Applicability across regions while grounded in Indian agricultural practices,the principles and approaches discussed have global relevance.
- Focus on sustainability agriculture through detailed discussions on integrated nutrient management, biofertilizers and fertifigation.
This book is aimed for students, researchers, extension specialists, and professionals in Horticultural Sciences
Print edition not for sale in India
About the author
Manju is Assistant Professor at VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, with 22 years of experience in teaching and research in Fruit Science. She holds a PhD and M.Sc. in Horticulture from HNB Garhwal University. Her work focuses on fruit crop multiplication, sustainable production, and floral biology. She has over 35 publications and has received prestigious awards like Best Horticulturist (2021) and Excellence in Research (2024).
Sarita Agrawal is Assistant Professor at IGKV, Raigarh, with 10 years of experience in Horticulture research and teaching. A University Gold Medalist in PhD, she has authored 2 book chapters, 20 research papers, and 20+ popular articles. She is a life member of key agricultural societies and has received 3 awards for her contributions.
Md Masidur Alam is Assistant Professor of Botany at Malda College with 20 years in research and 8 years in teaching. He earned his PhD from AMU in 2013, focusing on plant growth regulators and medicinal plants under stress. He has published 15 papers, 5 book chapters, and was awarded 'Most Innovative Teacher' in 2024.
Muzafar Mir is Senior Scientist at SKUAST-Jammu with a PhD in Fruit Science and 11+ years of teaching and research experience. He has 45+ publications, developed 3 fruit crop varieties, and works on germplasm conservation and smart breeding in nut crops. He is a life member of 8 professional societies.
Kh Chandrakumar Singh is Assistant Professor at VCSGUUHF Bharsar with expertise in Soil Science, holding a PhD from BCKV. He has guided 13 master’s students, authored 8 books, and published several research papers. He qualified ICAR-NET and previously served at KVK-North Sikkim.
Aman Sharma is Plant Pathologist at PAU Ludhiana with 11 years of experience in cotton and floriculture pathology. He has evaluated multiple crop varieties for disease resistance and contributed to 8 research papers and several extension booklets. He has served as PI/Co-PI in multiple ICAR and DBT projects.
