Organic Production of Vegetable Crops

by M. K. Rana, PhD (Editor)

Overview

Organic vegetable farming involves the use of biological resources and avoiding the use of synthetic substances for maintaining soil productivity and ecological balance, thereby minimizing wastage and environmental pollution. This new book provides a comprehensive introduction and covers a wide range of topics on successful production of organic vegetable crops.

The book introduces the concepts, importance, and scope of organic farming, highlighting best practices and the do’s and don’ts. It then goes on to cover crucial topics on organic vegetable production, including methods for enhancing soil fertility, green manuring, role of biofertilizers, composting methods, agricultural waste, coir composting, biodynamic vegetable farming, botanical and biocontrol agents, and much more. The book also explores important subjects in organic farming such as the potential of zero-budget natural farming, nonconventional vermicomposting in organic farming, biodynamic vegetable farming, plant disease management, and processing and quality control for organic foods. In addition, the book discusses the export opportunities and challenges faced in organic farming.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040171875
Publisher:	Apple Academic Press
Publication date:	07/16/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	764
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

M. K. Rana, PhD, is retired as Professor in the Department of Vegetable Science at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, and as Lecturer of Agriculture at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. He is specialized in the field of abiotic stress, vegetable physiology, and postharvest technology and processing of fruits and vegetables. Dr. Rana has a broad experience of 34 years in the field of teaching at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, teaching more than 20 different courses. He delivered lectures in training programs and gave talks on radio as well as on television on topics related to vegetable science. A prolific writer, he has published many book chapters, review and research papers, and scientific articles. He also has written 18 books, 15 teaching manuals, two technical bulletins on spices, and has edited three symposia abstracts, two symposia proceedings, two issues of the Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences, and one compendium.

Dr. Rana served as an Executive Councilor and Editor of the Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences and as a joint secretary of the national symposium organized by the Horticultural Society of Haryana. He has been awarded an ICAR Team Research Award (1993–1994) in recognition of his outstanding research contributions in the field of abiotic stress. He also received a University Best Teacher Award (2004–2005) in recognition of his dedicated service rendered to the university.

Table of Contents

1. Concept, Importance, and Scope of Organic Farming 2. Concepts and Principles of Organic Farming 3. Export Opportunities and Challenges in Organic Farming 4. Organic Production of Vegetable Crops 5. Environmental Friendly Methods for Soil Disinfestation 6. Potential of Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) for Sustainable Vegetable Production 7. Organic Methods for Enhancing Soil Fertility 8. Green Manuring in Organic Vegetable Production 9. Role of Panchagavya on the Growth and Health of Vegetable Crops 10. Role of Biofertilizers in Organic Vegetable Production 11. Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in Organic Vegetables Production 12. Agricultural Wastes: Their Implications and Management 13. Methods of Composting in Organic Farming 14. Nonconventional Vermicompost for Improving Crop Productivity and Quality 15. Coir Composting: A Novel Way of Manuring in Organic Farming 16. Biodynamic Vegetable Farming 17. Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Organic Vegetable Farming 18. Role of Botanicals and Biocontrol Agents in Organic Farming 19. Good Agricultural and Management Practices in Vegetable Production 20. Crop Rotation in Organic Farming 21. Mulching in Organic Production of Vegetable Crops 22. Weed Management in Organic Vegetable Production 23. Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Farming 24. Management of Nematodes in Organic Vegetables Production 25. Disease Management in Organic Vegetable Production 26. Induction of MAMP-Mediated Immunity for the Management of Viral Diseases of Vegetable Crops 27. Participatory Guarantee Groups for Organic Produce 28. Organic Certification 29. Processing and Quality Control for Organic Foods