Publisher's Synopsis
The book called Modern Vegetable Varieties and Production Technology is a comprehensive collection of the wide range of vegetable varieties developed by various State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), research centers, and private seed companies. The book provides detailed information on the unique characteristics of these varieties and the production techniques involved in growing vegetable crops. In addition, the book features three introductory chapters that cover a variety of topics, including the different types of vegetables grown in India, their production and consumption, the nutritional value of vegetables, and the research that has been conducted in the field of vegetable production to date. The remaining part of the book is divided into nine chapters, each of which focuses on a specific type of vegetable, such as solanaceous vegetables, okra, cole crops, cucurbitaceous vegetables, peas and beans, bulb crops, root crops, leafy vegetables, and asparagus. Each chapter provides information on the vegetable varieties and production technology specific to that crop, making this book a valuable resource for teachers, scientists, students, extension workers, and farmers in India.
