The present book is a compendium of 31 Lead Papers presented by RandD workers/
experts from different institutions during the four day National Conference on
Temperate Fruits and Nuts held from November 6-9, 2015 by the Horticultural
Society of India, New Delhi in collaboration with ICAR-Central Institute for
Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, JandK. It covers status, achievements and
future RandD strategies on different crops and issues concerning Temperate
Horticulture vis-a-vis global advancements. The issues covered range from
research needs, innovative technologies, genetic resource management and crop
improvement, disease and pest management, mechanization, pre- and post harvest
technology and marketing and trade. It is hoped that the book will be