{"product_id":"propagation-of-fruit-vegetable-and-ornamental-plants-9789377675660","title":"Propagation of Fruit, Vegetable and Ornamental Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anamitra Bora Anand Narayanan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Agri Horti Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Agri Horti Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Life Sciences - Horticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Postharvest Diseases: Provide an overview of diseases that affect fruits, vegetables, and other perishables after harvest, leading to significant quality and economic losses. Causal Organisms: Discuss the main pathogens responsible for postharvest diseases, including fungi (e.g., Botrytis, Penicillium), bacteria, and occasionally viruses. Infection and Disease Development: Explore how infections occur during harvesting, handling, and storage, and how conditions like humidity, temperature, and wounds accelerate disease progression. Symptoms and Diagnosis: Highlight common symptoms such as rotting, discoloration, and softening, and discuss diagnostic techniques used for early detection and identification of pathogens. Prevention and Control Measures: Examine cultural practices, hygiene, and careful handling to prevent disease onset, along with chemical controls such as fungicides and sanitizers. Biological and Natural Control Methods: Discuss eco-friendly approaches using antagonistic microbes, plant extracts, and biocontrol agents to reduce dependency on chemicals. Storage and Packaging Solutions: Explore modern storage technologies, such as controlled atmosphere storage, refrigeration, and modified atmosphere packaging, to delay disease development. Future Strategies and Research: Highlight ongoing research in genetics, nanotechnology, and disease forecasting models aimed at improving postharvest disease management and reducing losses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri Horti Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48217127321751,"sku":"9789377675660","price":6468.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789377675660.webp?v=1788739489","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/propagation-of-fruit-vegetable-and-ornamental-plants-9789377675660","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}