The book is compilation of information from various sources such as books, journals, annual reports, official website of different institutes working on horticulture. The informations are compiled in from of key notes on importance, botanical classification, agro-climate, propagation, layout, planting, varieties with special characters, floral biology, nutrient management, fruit maturity, harvesting index, physiological disorders, insect, diseases, etc. in fruit crops (temperate, tropical, sub-tropical, arid and semi arid), plantation and aromatic plants. Appendices have also been provided in the book which provides information on area, production, organizations working in
horticulture, agriculture and allied sectors, nutritive value of fruit crops, disorders due to deficiency of nutrients, aroma in different fruit crops, ethylene concentration in fruits, number of seeds in different fruit crops, climacteric and non climacteric fruits, full form of various terms related to fruit and plantation crops, leaf sampling for tissue analysis of fruit crops. Glossary further adds to the utility of the book. The book will serve the purpose of readers especially students aspiring for success in different competitive examinations like as UPSC, ARS, NET, SRF, JRF etc. in field of horticulture and agriculture.

 General Horticulture
 Mango
 Banana
 Citrus
 Grape
 Guava
 Papaya
 Litchi
 Sapota
 Avocado
 Pineapple
 Pomegranate
 Date palm
 Ber
 Aonla

 Jamun
 Bael
 Fig
 Custard apple
 Tamarind
 Lasoda
 Phalsa
 Passion fruit
 Karonda
 Mahua
 Ker
 Chironji
 Durian
 Jackfruit
 Khirni (Rayan)

 Mangosteen
 Dragon fruit
 Pilu
 Wood apple
 Rambutan
 Mulberry
 Persimmon
 Cape gooseberry
 Tamarillo
 Naranjilla
 Gorgon nut
 Rose apple
 Manila tamarind
 Loquat
 Apple

 Peach
 Pear
 Plum
 Almond
 Apricot
 Pecan nut
 Walnut
 Pistachio nut
 Kiwi fruit
 Cherry
 Chestnut
 Blueberry
 Raspberry
 Strawberry
 Quince

 Arecanut
 Cashewnut
 Cardamom
 Oil palm
 Coconut
 Palmyra palm
 Tea
 Coffee
 Cocoa
 Rubber