Book Details

Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.
Author: N. KUMAR
Language: English
Subject: Agricultural Science
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9789393168795
Copyright Year: 2024

About the Book

Introduction to Spices, Plantation Crops, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 4th Edition is an enlarged and updated text designed to meet the academic requirements of undergraduate students in Horticulture, Agriculture, and Forestry across State Agricultural Universities. It also serves as a valuable reference for students of Botany in conventional universities.

The book is systematically organized into four comprehensive parts:
Part I – Spices
Part II – Plantation Crops
Part III – Medicinal Plants
Part IV – Aromatic Plants

Each section provides essential information on cultivation practices, crop characteristics, economic importance, and management aspects of these high-value crops. The text balances theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it useful not only for students but also for extension personnel and progressive growers.

With its clear presentation and updated content, this edition acts as both a textbook and a practical handbook for those involved in the production and management of spices, plantation, medicinal, and aromatic crops.