Dr. D. Ram (M.Sc.(Ag.) Horticulture, Ph.D) is presently Professor (Horticulture) in the College of Horticulture & Forestry at N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad. Prof. Ram worked in the capacity of Training Associate /Subject Matter Specialist/Assistant Professor (Horticulture) at SVBP University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut and G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar respectively. He has qualified the ARS-NET in Horticulture and having more than 20 years of experience in teaching, research and extension in the field of Horticulture. Prof. Ram has to his credit more than 100 scientific papers, 1 book, 3 manuals/bulletins and 8 technical leaflets.
Dr. B.B. Singh (M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDEM, FISEP, FLWS) obtained M.Sc. in 1992 from Dr. R.M.L. Avadh University, Faizabad and Ph.D. in 1996 from D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur. Dr. Singh has worked in the capacity of S.R.F. (ICAR), Research Associate (UGC) and Faculty at N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad (U.P.). He was actively engaged in teaching and research at B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. levels. Dr. Singh is the first recipient of ‘Young Scientist Award’ by International Society for Environmental Protection, India in the year 1997. He has published several research papers in journals of repute and also authored more than 24 books. Presently he is actively involved in writing and editing of books.

Foreword- Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra v
Foreword- Dr. Narendra Singh Rathore vii
Foreword- Dr. M.R. Dinesh ix
Preface xi
1 General Horticulture 1-28
2 Fruit Science (Pomology) 29-94
3 Vegetable Science (Olericulture) 95-166
4 Floriculture 167-206
5 Plantation Crops 207-218
6 Spices and Condiments 219-252
7 Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 253-274
8 Postharvest Technology 275-296
Important Terminology 297-304
Appendices

The present book “Horticulture at a Glance” is a compilation of latest information which provides an overview of concise and point wise information on horticultural crops. This book covers all horticulture related disciplines which includes general horticulture, fruits science, plantation crops, vegetable science, floriculture, spices and condiments, medicinal and aromatic plants and postharvest technology. Most of the information is presented in tabular form in a comprehensive and lucid manner for easy understanding of the subject. Multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks and true or false type of questions embedded at the end of each chapter will enable the readers to update their knowledge quickly and understanding of the subject in depth. Horticultural related terminology has been given at the end for ready reference.
This book is designed to serve as a handy guide for students, teachers, researchers and amateurs engaged in Horticulture. This book will also serves as a guide to the students to test their knowledge in the field of horticulture as a whole. Special emphasis has been given to students appearing for various competitive examinations like post-graduate entrance examinations, SAUs Entrance, Ph.D., Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), ICAR-National Eligibility Test (NET), SET, Civil Services, Agricultural Officers, Bank P.O. (Agriculture), ADO and Allied Agricultural Examinations conducted by different agencies.