Recent Advances in Pineapple Production, Postharvest and Processing Technology

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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This volume serves as an all-inclusive guide to pineapple production, offering a comprehensive overview of its historical and taxonomic foundations, as well as advanced propagation techniques, crop enhancement strategies, scientific nutrient management, crop protection methods, processing, and utilization. The book provides readers with a wealth of information on the art and science of cultivating pineapples, including insights on selecting optimal cultivars, preparing the soil, planting, irrigation, and pest management techniques. Furthermore, the text delves into biotechnological interventions, flower regulation, and year-round production practices, which will be of interest to both scientists and growers. High-density pineapple cultivation, a widely practiced method to meet the increasing demand for the fruit, is prominently featured in the book, with an emphasis on advanced techniques of high-density planting. Additionally, the text explores various processing and utilization methods for pineapples, such as fresh consumption, juicing, canning, drying, and fermentation. Throughout the book, the importance of sustainable and environmentally responsible practices is highlighted, with a focus on organic farming techniques and integrated pest management strategies that minimize environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and promote biodiversity. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in pineapples and their remarkable potential.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-08-23
Mått:150 x 370 x 15 mm
Vikt:370 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:New India Publishing Agency
ISBN:9789358872767

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Prahlad Deb, Department of Horticulture & Postharvest Technology, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India.Nilesh Bhowmick, Department of Pomology & Postharvest Technology, Faculty of Horticulture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Importance and uses of pineapple2. Industrial uses of pineapple3. Global scenario of pineapple production and export4. Status of pineapple production in north eastern India5. Status of pineapple production in Eastern India6. Status of pineapple production in Southern India7. History, taxonomy and genetic resources of pineapple8. Reproductive biology of pineapple9. Recent advances in pineapple improvement10. Biotechnological intervention in pineapple improvement11. Edaphic and climatic requirement of pineapple12. Propagation and quality planting material production of pineapple13. Planting system of pineapple14. Cultural strategies adopted in pineapple cultivation15. Nutrient management in pineapple16. Uses of growth regulators and flower regulation in pineapple17. Status of organic pineapple cultivation in India18. Harvesting and post-harvest operations of pineapple19. Post harvest management, processing and value addition of pineapple20. Physiological disorders of pineapple21. Important pests of pineapple and their management22. Ecofriendly management of insect pests infesting pineapple23. Diseases of pineapple and their management24. Existing marketing system of pineapple in West Bengal - A look