The "Hand Book of Mango" is a comprehensive reference that systematically presents essential information on all facets of mango cultivation and management. It begins with a thorough introduction to the mango crop, followed by detailed coverage of various species, popular varieties, and advancements in varietal improvement. The book outlines effective strategies for cultivation and orchard management, supporting optimal growth and productivity. It provides in-depth insights into the identification and management of major insect pests and diseases, which are crucial for maintaining crop health. Additionally, it explores physiological disorders, phanerogamic parasites, and abnormalities of unknown etiology, offering practical solutions for diagnosis and control. The handbook also addresses nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, and their impact on tree health and fruit quality. Concluding with guidelines on fruit maturity assessment, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest handling, this book serves as a vital resource for researchers, students, extension workers, and mango growers seeking to enhance yield, fruit quality, and orchard sustainability

Dr. A.K. Misra, a recipient of Award by President of India, former Project
Coordinator, AICRP on Subtropical Fruits and Head, Division of Crop Protection, CISH, Lucknow
has unique blend of outstandingly contribution in the field of fruit pathology and horticulture. He
joined ICAR during the year 1978 and superannuated after 38 years of glorious service. He worked at
CRRI, Cuttack and CISH, Lucknow and superannuated in September, 2016. As project coordinator
(2008-2013), he guided and monitored researches on mango, guava, litchi and grapes at 20 centers of
AICRP on Subtropical fruits. He published the monumental useful catalogues of mango wealth of
Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, which is a permanent asset for mango workers throughout
the world. He also published catalogue of grapes and litchi, which are unique guide for grape and
litchi workers. He has about 580 publications to his credit with 70 books/ bulletins/
proceedings/annual reports. He was chief editor and editor of “Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture”
for 14 years, besides two periodicals for 7 years each.
He received Award from President of India - Rajeev Gandhi Rashtriya Gyan Vigyan
Maulik Pustak Lekhan Puraskar during 2014 for his book on mango diseases and disorder in Hindi.
On the basis of his contribution in the area of Plant Pathology, he was conferred “Life Time
Achievement Award 2018” by Doctor’s Krishi Evam Bagwani Vikas Sanstha, Lucknow, K.C. Mehta
and Manoranjan Mitra Memorial Award, IPS 2006, Plant Pathology Leadership Award, 2013 IPS
(MEZ), Sharda Lele Memorial Award, IPS, 2017, Dr. Panjab Singh Distinguished Agricultural
Scientist Award- 2017 by UP Council of Agricultural Sciences, Lucknow and Recognition award
2023 by IPS, New Delhi.
He is Fellow of UPAAS, Lucknow; IPS, New Delhi; ISMPP, Udaipur; ISPP, Ludhiana;
SDSH, Lucknow and CHAI, New Delhi.
He was President of Indian Phytopathological Society for the year 2014-16, Zonal President
(MEZ) of IPS, New Delhi (2012), Vice President, ISPP, Ludhiana (2012-13), Vice President, SDSH,

Lucknow (2010-13), President, ARS forum (CISH 2012-13). Besides, he was Councillor, IPS, New
Delhi, ISMPP, Udaipur, ISPP, Ludhiana, ARRW, Cuttack and Indian Society of Remote Sensing,
Lucknow (1987). He was also member IMC of several institutes, member RAC, NRC on Banana and
member QRT of IIHR and AICRP (Fruits), Bangalore.