CONTENT:

Chapter 1: Organic Horticulture: Introduction and Status

Chapter 2: Organic Horticulture – History, Importance, Objectives, Types and Techniques

Chapter 3: Scope and Issues Concern with Organic Farming

Chapter 4: Components of Organic Horticultural systems

Chapter 5: Organic Horticulture – Concepts and Principles

Chapter 6: Natueco Farming 

Chapter 7: Organic Horticulture – Methods, Merits
and Demerits

Chapter 8: Organic Horticulture and Climate Change

Chapter 9: Organic Farming Systems

Chapter 10: Organic Inputs and their Role in Organic Horticulture

Chapter 11: Role of Biofertilizers, Biodynamics and Recent Developments

Chapter 12: Bioformulation – Panchagavya, Amrutpani, Jeevamruth and Beejamruth; Preparation and Uses

Chapter 13: EM Technology and its Impact in Organic Horticulture

Chapter 14: Indigenous Practices of Organic Farming

Chapter 15: Key indicators for Sustainable Horticulture

Chapter 16: SWOT Analysis of Organic Horticulture

Chapter 17: Crop Management in Organic Horticulture

Chapter 18: Biological/Natural Control of Pests and Diseases

Chapter 19: Weed Management Practices in Organic Farming

Chapter 20: Organic Horticulture in Quality Improvement

Chapter 21: GAP - Principles and Management, HACCP Exercise

Chapter 22: Certification of Organic Products and Systems

Chapter 23: Agencies Involved at National and International Levels

Chapter 24: Constraints in Certification

Chapter 25: Organic Horticulture and Export

Chapter 26: IFOAM

Chapter 27: Marketing of Organic Products and Global Scenario

Chapter 28: Post-harvest Management of Organic Produce

                                  About the Authors

      Afiya R S, currently pursuing Ph.D. Horticulture (Fruit Science) at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur. She completed her under graduation in Horticulture (2016 -2020) from Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Kalavai. She completed her postgraduate degree in Horticulture (Fruit Science) from Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur. The author has published 8 research/review papers and one popular article in various reputed journals and magazines. She was recognized for her PG research with Best thesis award by Thribavan University, Nepal during 2022.

      Dr. S. Senthilkumar working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur. He completed his UG programme in Agriculture, PG and PhD in Horticulture with the specialization in Fruit Science. He has 9.5 years of teaching and 13 years of research experience in the field of Horticulture. Received 15 research awards including 6 international awards for his contribution in the field of Horticulture. The author also published several research papers on his expertise in various Scopus indexed, NAAS and UGC care list journals of both national and international repute. He served as a resource person for various scientific sessions in the conferences. Being an active member in various agricultural societies, he rendered contribution as a reviewer in several national and international journals. He too served and serving as a member in various University level committees at CUTN and also a Board member in certain external institutes. He has guided 15 Post Graduate students and guiding 3 PhD scholars in Horticulture. His research expertise includes Nursery management, Plant Propagation & Rootstocks, Crop Management & Crop Regulation in Fruit Crops (Tropical & Subtropical fruits) and Sustainable Horticulture. His current research focus with identification and performance analysis of suitable fruit crops as a choice for Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu towards the upliftment of rural economy of farming community. Very recently he standardized a production package for water apple in the delta track of Tamil Nadu which enlightened a key way for introduction of the crop in the region. He visited countries like China and Nepal for his research presentations during his career.