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Synopsis The book covers status of the physiological bases of production of important agricultural and horticultural plants. Information regarding cereal production with special reference to wheat for national food security and linking village information system with simulation models for agri-production and land use planning are the specific topics covered in the book. It also encompasses genetic basis of productivity enhancement and role of mineral nutrition in crop production. The book provides updated information about the physiological and genetic basis of yield improvement in specific crops like potato, wheat, maize, mustard, vegetables and jute. Mineral nutrition of temperate fruits and their production are also included in the book for students of horticulture working with plant nutrition.

The book will be useful to plant physiologists, plant breeders, horticulturists, biotechnologists and botanists.