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Fruits play a pivotal role in our diet, enticing us with their delightful taste and visually appealing appearance. Fruit crops are thus considered as indispensable contributors to a balanced nutritional intake since they supply vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and several phytochemicals. The diverse climatic conditions across India provide an optimal environment for cultivation of extensive array of fruits. This book has garnered considerable acclaim for its profound insights, proving to be an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers within the realm of horticulture, particularly specializing in fruit science. Encompassing a comprehensive exploration, it delves into critical aspects, such as the current status of fruit cultivation, their nutritional and medicinal significance, propagation techniques, orchard management, cultural practices, breeding methodologies and achievements, organic cultivation practices, as well as the intricacies of protected cultivation, harvesting, and storage protocols. This scholarly work is poised to be both informative and practical, serving as a robust reference for students, educators, and researchers.