Handbook of Research on Mango Fruit

Sajjad Hussain, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Citrus Center, Weslaco, Texas, USA. He was formerly a Professor of Horticulture at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. Dr. Hussain has published peer-reviewed papers, books, book chapters, and conference papers. He has served as a principal and co-principal investigator on funded research grants and is a reviewer for several journals.Kamrun Nahar, PhD, is a Professor of Agricultural Botany at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh. A leading researcher in plant physiology and abiotic stress response, she has published articles and book chapters and written and edited several books. She is involved in editorial activities and is a reviewer for journals. She is a member of professional societies and has attended conferences, where she presented her research work.Ishtiaq A. Rajwana, PhD, is a Professor of Horticulture at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Pakistan. He has made significant contributions to the development of the mango sector, playing a crucial role in the research, development, and technology transfer initiatives that reshaped the landscape of Pakistani mango production. By introducing innovative practices and disseminating knowledge, Dr. Rajwana earned accolades for his work in advancing horticulture.Sezai Ercişli, PhD, is Head of the Department of Horticulture and Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk University, Turkey, as well as Chief Editor of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. He was formerly a Visiting Professor at the University of Nebraska, USA. Ranked among the 100,000 most successful scientists in the world, according to Stanford University, he has conducted scientific studies on horticulture plant biotechnology at laboratories around the world and has published over 750 papers.Shakeel Ahmad, PhD, is a Professor at the Institute of Agronomy at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. He has published over 200 papers and 150 book chapters as well as several books. He is an editor and reviewer for many peer-reviewed international journals and has attended and presented papers and posters at national and international conferences in different countries.

• 1. Introduction and History of Mango2. Mango Germplasm Resources: Characterization, Climate Resilience, and Conservation Approaches3. Mango Cultivation Worldwide4. Mango: Botany, Importance and Uses5. Mango: Soil and Climate6. Climate Changes and Mango Production in Pakistan7. Propagation and Nursery Management in Mango8. Irrigation Management in Mango Orchards9. Role of Macronutrients in Mango Production and Quality10. Role of Micronutrients in Mango Production and Quality11. Soil and Foliar Applications of Nutrients: Pros and Cons12. Bioregulators and Mango Fruit Production13. Training and Pruning in Mango14. Mango Small Tree System15. Pollination and Pollinators16. Salinity and Drought in Mango17. Adaptive Mechanisms of Mango Under Severe Heat18. Mango Maturity Indices and Harvesting Methods19. Preharvest Conditions Affecting Quality and Postharvest Losses of Mango Fruit20. Nutritional and Physiological Disorders21. Insect Pests of Mango22. Insect-Borne Diseases of Mango23. Insights into Biotic Issues Hampering Mango Production in Tropical and Subtropical Regions24. Postharvest Treatments, Storage, and Ripening25. Mango Supply Chain26. Unlocking the Potential: Analyzing Mango Production Efficiency, Trade Dynamics, Losses, and Agricultural Value Added in Major Mango Producing Countries27. Mango-Based Products28. Emerging Benefits of Mangifera indica L.29. Biotechnological Approaches in Mango Breeding30. Growth, Physiology, Development, and Productivity of Mango Plant Threatened by Drought and Salinity