Covers all aspects related to mango. Explores the multifaceted world of mango, covering postharvest science, production practices, nutritional aspects, and cutting-edge processing technologies. Examines mango cultivation practices, varietal diversity of mangos, post-harvest science, storage method, and approaches to mango farming.
Here is a comprehensive resource on all aspects related to mango, one of the most beloved and economically significant tropical fruits globally. This book provides a thorough exploration of the multifaceted world of mango, covering postharvest science, production practices, nutritional aspects, and cutting-edge processing technologies. This 700-page handbook first begins with mango cultivation and production, varietal diversity of mangos, and sustainable approaches to mango farming. Addressing the continuing demand for mangoes worldwide, the volume also takes an in-depth look at postharvest practices, delving into the intricate processes that influence the quality, shelf life, and marketability of mango fruit. From harvesting techniques to storage methods, the chapters offer valuable insights into preserving the freshness and nutritional content of mangoes from orchard to consumer.
1. Introduction and History of Mango
2. Mango Germplasm Resources: Characterization, Climate Resilience, and
Conservation Approaches
3. Mango Cultivation Worldwide
4. Mango: Botany, Importance and Uses
5. Mango: Soil and Climate
6. Climate Changes and Mango Production in Pakistan
7. Propagation and Nursery Management in Mango
8. Irrigation Management in Mango Orchards
9. Role of Macronutrients in Mango Production and Quality
10. Role of Micronutrients in Mango Production and Quality
11. Soil and Foliar Applications of Nutrients: Pros and Cons
12. Bioregulators and Mango Fruit Production
13. Training and Pruning in Mango
14. Mango Small Tree System
15. Pollination and Pollinators
16. Salinity and Drought in Mango
17. Adaptive Mechanisms of Mango Under Severe Heat
18. Mango Maturity Indices and Harvesting Methods
19. Preharvest Conditions Affecting Quality and Postharvest Losses of Mango
Fruit
20. Nutritional and Physiological Disorders
21. Insect Pests of Mango
22. Insect-Borne Diseases of Mango
23. Insights into Biotic Issues Hampering Mango Production in Tropical and
Subtropical Regions
24. Postharvest Treatments, Storage, and Ripening
25. Mango Supply Chain
26. Unlocking the Potential: Analyzing Mango Production Efficiency, Trade
Dynamics, Losses, and Agricultural Value Added in Major Mango Producing
Countries
27. Mango-Based Products
28. Emerging Benefits of Mangifera indica L.
29. Biotechnological Approaches in Mango Breeding
30. Growth, Physiology, Development, and Productivity of Mango Plant
Threatened by Drought and Salinity
Sajjad Hussain, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Citrus Center, Weslaco, Texas, USA. He was formerly a Professor of Horticulture at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. Dr. Hussain has published peer-reviewed papers, books, book chapters, and conference papers. He has served as a principal and co-principal investigator on funded research grants and is a reviewer for several journals.
Kamrun Nahar, PhD, is a Professor of Agricultural Botany at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh. A leading researcher in plant physiology and abiotic stress response, she has published articles and book chapters and written and edited several books. She is involved in editorial activities and is a reviewer for journals. She is a member of professional societies and has attended conferences, where she presented her research work.
Ishtiaq A. Rajwana, PhD, is a Professor of Horticulture at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Pakistan. He has made significant contributions to the development of the mango sector, playing a crucial role in the research, development, and technology transfer initiatives that reshaped the landscape of Pakistani mango production. By introducing innovative practices and disseminating knowledge, Dr. Rajwana earned accolades for his work in advancing horticulture.
Sezai Ercili, PhD, is Head of the Department of Horticulture and Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk University, Turkey, as well as Chief Editor of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. He was formerly a Visiting Professor at the University of Nebraska, USA. Ranked among the 100,000 most successful scientists in the world, according to Stanford University, he has conducted scientific studies on horticulture plant biotechnology at laboratories around the world and has published over 750 papers.
Shakeel Ahmad, PhD, is a Professor at the Institute of Agronomy at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. He has published over 200 papers and 150 book chapters as well as several books. He is an editor and reviewer for many peer-reviewed international journals and has attended and presented papers and posters at national and international conferences in different countries.
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