Hi-Tech Farming for Enhancing Horticulture Productivity

Preface About the Author 1. Hi-tech horticulture: An overview 2. Varietal improvement: High yields, biotic and abiotic resistance 3. Genetically modified crops: Introduce new traits more quickly and precisely 4. Optimum crop density: Improves resource use efficiency 5. Efficient water management: More crop per drop 6. Integrated nutrient management: Balanced fertilization 7. Fertigation: Enhancing irrigation water and nutrient use efficiency 8. Plant bioregulators: Enhanced crop growth and development 9. Protected cultivation: Enhancing productivity and off-season production 10. Precision horticulture: Optimize use of resources on a site-specific level 11. Nanotechnology: Increase input use efficiency and minimize post-harvest losses 12. Horticulture-based integrated farming systems: Viable option for economic prosperity 13. Integrated insect pest management: An eco-friendly option 14. Integrated disease management: Foundation for scientific crop protection 15. Integrated nematode management: A paradigm shift in crop protection 16. Integrated weed management: Coordinated optimal use of multiple tactics 17. Post-harvest losses: Global food security concern 18. Post-harvest management strategies: Reduction of post-harvest losses and value addition 19. Marketing of horticultural produce: Economic upliftment of farmers 20. Food and nutrition security: Prevention of hunger and malnutrition 21. The road map ahead: Towards attaining food and nutrition security References Subject Index