Book Description
Precision Horticulture explores advanced technologies like sensors, GIS, automation, and data analytics to enhance crop productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability. It highlights smart management practices for fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals, helping farmers make accurate, data-driven decisions for improved yield, quality, and environmental conservation.
Authors Details
Dr. Narendra Singh Bhandari
Dr. Narendra Singh Bhandari is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at SGT University, Gurugram. He completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Horticulture from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. He earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscape Architecture) from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. With over 8 years of experience, he has published 30+ research papers and received several prestigious awards. His research focuses on smart horticulture, hydroponics, and hi-tech production systems, contributing significantly to modern agricultural advancements.
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ashok Kumar is Principal Scientist and Head of Regional Centre, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim. He holds an M.Sc. in Agriculture and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. With over 23 years of experience, he specializes in natural resource management, horticulture, protected cultivation, and biodiversity, and has published extensively in reputed journals, books, and conferences.
Dr. Amit Kumar
Dr. Amit Kumar is a Scientist (Agronomy) at the ICAR RC for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim. He earned his B.Sc. (Ag) from ANDUA&T, Ayodhya; M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar and Ph.D. from ICAR–IARI, New Delhi. His research focuses on natural resource management. He has published 123+ papers and actively promotes farmer-oriented technologies in Himalayan agro-ecosystems.
Dr. Sunil Kumar
Dr. Sunil Kumar is an Assistant Professor at ANDUA&T, Ayodhya with 7+ years’ experience. He also earned his B.Sc. (Ag) from ANDUA&T, M.Sc. and Ph.D in Floriculture from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. He specializes in floriculture, crop improvement, and urban horticulture, with strong research and teaching.
Dr. Gaurav Verma
Dr. Gaurav Verma is a SMS (Agronomy) at KVK Kasganj, affiliated with CSAUA&T Kanpur. He earned his B.Sc. (Ag) from ANDUA&T, Ayodhya; M.Sc. in Agronomy from CSAUA&T, Kanpur and Ph.D. in Agronomy from CCSHAU, Hisar. He has published 25+ papers and actively contributes to extension services.