Olive: Improvement, Production and Processing
by D B Singh, M K Verma, Nazeer Ahmed, Shiv Lal
ISBN: 9789386949134
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 8495.00
Biblio : x+224p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
Mr. Shiv Lal is presently Scientist (SS) at ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, J & K. He did his B.Sc. (Agriculture) from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, M.Sc. (Fruits Science) from Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi and currently pursuing Ph.D (Fruit Science) from Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi. From the last 7 years he is actively engaged in olive breeding, production and processing research. He h
About The Book
This book of “Olive: Improvement, Production and Processing” is the concise compilation of scientific information in abridged form on olive tree, its history; culture; biology; propagation; physiology; biochemistry; soil, water & nutrient management; orchard planning, layout, & management techniques; crop regulation; quality improvement of fruits & oil; and management of biotic and abiotic stress factors. It is hoped that the book will be of interest and benefit the researchers, students, develo
Table of Contents
Foreword v
Preface vii
1. History 1
2. Distribution, Area, Production and Trade 3
3. Taxonomic Classification and Species 9
4. Botany 17
5. Floral and Fruit Biology 21
6. Utility 29
7. Olive Improvement 37
8. Biotechnological Advances in Improvement 45
9. Climate and Soil Requirements 57
10. Varietal Wealth 61
11. Orchard Establishment and Layout 77
12. Production Systems 85
13. Propagation 89
14. Weed Management 99
15. Water Management 107
16. Canopy Management 113
17. Use o
