Description
Principles and Practices of Plantation Crops is a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and allied sciences. It explains the science behind each stage of production. Its fifteen chapters start with the economic role of plantation farming and the origins and botany of the major crops. They then cover climate and soil requirements, propagation and nursery management for quality planting material, and land preparation and planting systems. Further chapters deal with intercropping and agroforestry models, nutrient and water management, and canopy training, pruning and shade regulation. The book also covers weed control, insect pests, diseases and integrated pest and disease management. It ends with maturity indices, harvesting methods, post-harvest handling, processing and value addition.
The book gives particular attention to North Eastern India, along with sustainable cultivation and the future of plantation farming as the climate changes. It is written in clear, student-friendly language, with tables and structured explanations to help with understanding and exam preparation. It will also be a useful reference for teachers, researchers and extension workers in plantation crop production.
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