Orchid Cultivation and Management: Recent Advances, New India Publishing Agency, 9789383305001

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Orchid Cultivation and Management: Recent Advances

Ajai Kumar Tiwari (Author) Ramesh Kumar (Author)

Synopsis

Orchids are widely considered to be the most highly evolved of all flowering plants. They are amongst the most beautiful flowers of the entire plant kingdom, combining exotic looks with a diverse set of characteristics. Orchid plants are capable of growing indoors and outdoors, and are no doubt unique diffcult to grow successfully. Among flower crops, orchids play key role in Indian floral economy as they share sizeable export. The vast area and the varied agro-climatic conditions of our country, ranging from tropical to temperate region make possible to grow all kinds of orchids.

In this context, a need of simple book on recent advances in cultivation and management of orchid is highly demanded by students of Horticulture & Forestry and Florists of India. Thus, this book is brought mainly about to fulfil the above requirements and is also the outcome of our teaching, research and field experiences of several years. Orchid's morphology, Propagation methods, cultivation, breeding post harvest management, diseases and insect pest management describes in details in this books.

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About the authors

Ajai Kumar Tiwari

Dr. Ajai Kumar Tiwari has completed his B.Sc. (Ag & AH) and M.Sc. Horticulture (Floriculture) from C.S Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur with chancellor gold medal and University book prize in the year of 1996 and 1998 respectively. He did his Ph.D. Horticulture in 2001 with specialization in Floriculture from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar. He has also presented paper in more than twenty national/international workshops, seminars and symposiums. He is the author of our best-selling books on floriculture, landscaping, and conferred with toung scientist by Hi-Tech Horticulture society, Meerut and Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International and Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International Friendship society, Delhi in the year 2012.

Ramesh Kumar

Dr. Ramesh Kumar obtained B.Sc. Agriculture Hons in 1976 and M.Sc. Landscaping & Floriculture in 1978 from the Punjab Agricultureal University, Ludhiana. He completed Ph.D. Floriculture as In Service 1994 at IARI, New Delhi. He was an ICAR Senior Fellowship holder during his Ph.D. programme. 1996 and 1998 respectively. He did his Ph.D. Horticulture in 2001 with specialization in Floriculture from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar. He has also presented paper in more than twenty national/international workshops, seminars and symposiums. He is the author of our best-selling books on floriculture, landscaping, and conferred with toung scientist by Hi-Tech Horticulture society, Meerut and Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International and Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International Friendship society, Delhi.

Ramesh Kumar is an Ex-defence scientist, Defence Standardization and a microwave engineer. Presently, he is engaged in the self production unit of microwave components and telecom accessories. Besides, he runs an NGO, Social Reforms Organization, which is dedicated to rural development, social upliftment and awareness.