Advances in Horticultural Crop Production and Improvement

Horticulture has emerged as one of the most dynamic and rapidly advancing sectors in agriculture, contributing significantly to nutritional security, economic development, environmental sustainability, and livelihood generation. With the growing challenges of climate change, resource degradation, emerging pests and diseases, and increasing food demands, modern horticultural research is witnessing remarkable innovations in genomics, precision agriculture, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, protected cultivation, post-harvest management, and climate-resilient production systems.

The present book entitled “ADVANCES IN HORTICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT” is a comprehensive compilation of contemporary topics that reflect the recent scientific developments and future prospects in horticultural crop improvement and management. The chapters included in this volume encompass diverse and interdisciplinary areas such as salt stress management in tomato, precision horticulture, plant growth regulators, genome editing technologies, genetic engineering, omics approaches, GWAS studies, climate-resilient horticulture, AI and machine learning applications, nutrient management, micropropagation innovations, and conservation of horticultural genetic resources.

This book aims to serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, academicians, extension workers, scientists, and professionals working in the field of horticulture and allied sciences. Each chapter has been contributed by experts and scholars with the objective of providing updated scientific knowledge, practical insights, and future research directions.