Horticulture Based Integrated Farming Systems

Anil Kumar Shukla obtained his B.Sc. (Ag) and M.Sc Ag (Hort.) from N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology Kumarganj, Faizabad during 1993 and 1996 respectively. He completed his Ph. D from IARI, Pusa, New Delhi in the year 2000. He has been awarded with Gold Medal in B.Sc (Agri.) and he has second rank in ICAR in JRF (1993). He was topper of ARS and SRF (1998). He worked as Scientist and Sr. Scientist at CIAH, Bikaner. He also served as Associate Professor at MaharanaPratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur. Dr. Shukla also worked as Principal Scientist (Horticulture) at Directorate of Research on Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.D.K. Gupta Scientist (Environmental Science) at ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Pali-Marwar, Rajasthan, IndiaB.L. Jangid Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension) at ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-II, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IndiaKeerthika A. Scientist (Agroforestry) at ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Pali-Marwar, Rajasthan, IndiaM.B. Noor Mohamed Scientist (Agroforestry) at ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, RRS, Pali Marwar, Rajasthan, IndiaR.S. Mehta Principal Scientist in Agronomy at ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute- Regional Research Station, Pali- Marwar,Rajasthan, India

• 1. Prospects of Horticulture in Arid Region 2. Potential of Horticultural Crops in Integrated Farming System for Higher Income in Arid Zone 3. Vegetable Production: Prospects and Challenges in Rajasthan 4. Genetic Diversity of Vegetables in Arid Region 5. Prospects of Vegetables Grafting in Arid and Semi Arid Regions 6. Production Technology of Less Known Fruit Crops of Arid Region 7. High Density Planting in Fruit Crops 8. Rejuvenation of Old and Senile Orchards 9. Diversified Farming System for Economic and Ecological Sustainability in Arid Gujarat 10. Intercropping of Seed Spices with Vegetables for Enhancing System Productivity and Profitability 11. Important Horticultural and Fodder Crops for Horti-Pastoral System in Arid Region 12. Henna - A Potential Crop for Hot Arid and Semi-Arid Region 13. Henna Based Production System for Arid Region 14. Tree Borne Oilseeds (TBO'S) of Arid Region 15. Traditional and Improved Agroforestry Systems in Arid Western Rajasthan with Special Reference to Climate Change Adaptation and Livelihood Security 16. Integration of Livestock in Horticulture Based Farming System in Rainfed Regions of India 17. Small Ruminants in Horti-based Farming System 18. Conservation and Utilization of Plant Biodiversity in Hot Arid Ecosystem 19. Climate Change and Its Impact on Fruit Crops 20. Soil and Water Quality Issues in Arid Ecosystem and Their Management 21. Depleting Ground Water- Scenario Consequences and Way Forward 22. Nursery Management for Fruit Crops 23. Drip Irrigation in Horticultural Crops with Special Reference to Arid Zone 24. Water Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution for Protected Cultivation for Economic and Nutritional Security of Farm Family in Arid Zone 25. Soil-less Cultivation Technology for Growing Vegetable Crops Nursery for Enhancing Economic and Livelihood of Farm Family in Arid Zone 26. Harnessing Solar Energy for Sustainable Farming System in Arid Regions 27. Carbon Sequestration: Agroforestry is an Option to Mitigate Climate Change 28. Nutrient Management in Arid Fruit Crops 29. Management and Utilization of Degraded Lands and Poor Quality Water for Production of Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 30. Disease Management in Fruit Crops 31. Biointensive Integrated Pest Management for Horticultural Crops of Arid Region 32. Scientific Management and Feeding of Calf and Heifer 33. Agri-Entrepreneurship: A New Avenue for Agriculturist 34. Organic Farming: Potential and Strategies in Arid Zone 35. Organic Certification- Standards and Agencies