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Synopsis Hi-tech horticulture is a chain system of cultivation having proper linkage right from selection of seed variety for sowing to supplying it to the end user. Intensive cultivation, less environment dependent with hi-tech production input is the necessity for self-sufficiency in food. Since no serious attention has been paid for popularizing the recent development in horticultural crops, the book is a laudable attempt in this direction. The book consist of chapters including introduction to hi-tech horticulture and its medicinal uses; genetically modified crop varieties, use of plant bioregulators, micro propagation, integrated nutrient, water and pest management, protected cultivation, organic and biodynamic farming, modern immuno diagnostic techniques for quick detection of diseases, nutritive and medicinal use of plant, hi-tech post harvest technology, preparation of herbal medicine. Presentation of tables and figures attracts more to the readers and even in a quick look one can get vital information. Horticulture terminology and appendices are also worth use. The book is written in a simple, easy to understand language which will be highly useful to the scientist, teachers, students, extension personnel and progressive horticulturists.