NHRDF'S Publications

1. Onion production in India

Pages: 84, In English language.

The bulletin was first published in 1993 and reprinted in 1999. It contains information on improved production technology of onion right from description of varieties, agro-techniques, post harvest management, seed production, plant protection and preservation.

2. Bharat Mein Pyaj Ki Kheti

Pages: 61, In Hindi language.

The bulletin was first published in 1994 and revised edition was printed in 2008. It contains information on improved production technology of onion right from description of varieties, agro-techniques, post harvest management, seed production, plant protection and preservation.

3. Garlic cultivation in India

Pages: 52, In English language.

This bulletin was first published in the year 1994 and revised edition published in 1997. The book covers information on varieties, agro techniques, post harvest management, seed production, plant protection, physiological disorders and dehydration aspects in garlic.

4. Onion and garlic varieties

Pages: 10, In English language.

The NHRDF has till date developed 6 varieties each of onion and garlic for higher yield and good quality suitable for different seasons in the country. The publication contains colour photographs and brief description of the varieties developed by NHRDF for the benefit of farmers and others concerned.

5. Post harvest management of onion and garlic

Pages: 43, In English language.

NHRDF, DOGR, State Agriculture Universities as well as ICAR Institutes have developed technologies, but these have not been suitably compiled and communicated to the users due to which the rate of adoption of post harvest technology including storage is very low. Efforts have been made by the authors of this bulletin to compile the information with latest recommendations and designs of storage structures, which could be useful to all concerned.

6. Nutrient deficiency and their management in onion and garlic

Pages: 8, In English language.

In the present bulletin, efforts are made to compile the information on nutrients deficiency symptoms with photographs, which will be useful to understand the symptoms and their management in onion and garlic crops. It will help the farmers, scientists, students, researchers to understand the problem and take corrective actions accordingly.

7. Diseases of onion and garlic

Pages: 63, In English language.

In this book an attempt has been made to compile all the available information on the diseases of onion and garlic in the form of compendium It contains illustrations on distribution, diagnostic characteristic, disease cycle and control measures of various diseases infecting the onion and garlic crops. It is supported by 34 coloured photographs for recognition of the symptoms. This compendium would be of immense help to growers, traders, exporters and others concerned.

8. Sabjiyon Mein Ekikrit Rog Avam Keet Prabandhan

Pages: 46, In Hindi language.

The bulletin describes various components of integrated pest management. The diseases of important vegetable crops and their control measures based on above principles are discussed.

9. Pyaj Phasal Calender

Pages: 14, In Hindi language.

Onion calendar is prepared by including all the cultural operations in onion during different seasons are performed. It is very useful for the farmers as a ready reference.

10. Onion and Garlic Seed Production Technology

Pages: 29, In English language.

In this book an attempt has been made to compile all the available information on seed production technology of onion and garlic. It contains different methods of seed production, cultural operations, certification etc.

Pages: 23, In Hindi language.

In this bulletin, an attempt has been to make available the information on seed production of onion and garlic in Hindi language. It also contain different method of seed production, cultural operations, certification procedure and standard etc.

12. Kentchua wa Kentchua Khed

Pages: 32, In Hindi language.

In this bulletin, the information on earth worm (Kenchua) compiled in Hindi language. The bulletin contains importance of earthworm to the farmers. As well as procedure of preparing wormi-compost at the farmers, field and its importance in production of agriculture produce.

13. Pest and Disease Management in Onion and Garlic

Pages: 30, In English language.

In this bulletin, the information on identification of diseases and pests in the onion and garlic crops and its control measures are given. The identification of disease and pests are supported with the coloured photograph for the benefit of the farmers. It could be usd as the reference guide for the control of diseases and pests in onion and garlic.

14. Onion and Garlic Production- Utilization

Pages: 232, In English language language.

The book deals with in depth analysis on Onion and Garlic from various angles. It contains valuable articles and papers by renowned scientists. The Book covers the aspects of Current Status of Onion and Garlic Research in India, Micro irrigation in Onion, Integrated Pest Management, Integrated Disease Management, Post Harvest Management and Processing, Quality Seed Production and Marketing including Exports of Onion and Garlic. The material included in this book is considered to be immense value to all those are concerned with onion and garlic research, development including production and marketing as a whole.

15 Planting Material of Horticultural Crops

Pages: 220, In English language..

The book deals with in depth analysis of propagation and multiplication of quality seeds and planting material of horticultural crops. It contains articles and papers by renowned scientists on Current Status of Research and development of Improved Verities, Biotechnological Approaches for Production, Approaches for Ensuring Quality Seeds and Planting Material, Technology for Improving Germination and Vigour of Vegetable Seeds, Seed Quality Assurance vis-à-vis WTO Requirement, Development of F1 Hybrids in Vegetables, Export and Import of Seeds and Planting Material and Plant Variety Production System . The material included in this book is considered to be immense value to all those are concerned with quality seed and planting material of horticultural crops.

16. Approaches for Sustainable Development of Onion and Garlic

Pages: 445, In English language.

The book contains the articles and papers presented during the National Symposium on Onion and Garlic Production and Post Harvest Management: Issues and Strategies held at Nashik. The book contains the articles and papers dealt in the Symposium alongwith proceedings for necessary action and policy decisions. The Book covers the aspects of crop improvement, crop production, crop protection, post harvest management and marketing including export. The book is considered to be much value to all those who are concerned with onion and garlic.

Pages: 112, In Hindi language.

This souvenir has been published during the National Seminar held in <st1:place w:st="on">Bihar in January 2007 and contains papers by eminent scientists on vegetables and gives in depth the details about production, management and marketing of vegetables.

18. Souvenir- Consultative Meeting on Horticulture Seeds and Planting Material.  

Pages: 138, In English language.

The souvenir contains the invited papers from the eminent scientists on production of seeds and planting material including research and development, marketing, export and import of Horticultural crops.

19. Souvenir- Sabziyon Ka Utpadan Sasyottar Pravandhan Avam Vipadan.

Pages: 66, In Hindi language.

The souvenir contains the invited papers on vegetable production, post harvest management and marketing.

20. Souvenir- Sabziyon Ke Beezotpadan Avam Gunvatta Ka Utapadan Par Prabhav.

Pages: 64, In Hindi language.

The souvenir contains the invited papers on vegetable seed production and its impact on quality production and productivity etc.

21. Souvenir- Workshop on Glut Management in Horticultural Crops with Special emphasis on Onion.

Pages: 71, In English language.

The souvenir contains the important invited papers on different aspects of onion glut management. The problem of onion shortage as well as excess production is experienced frequently in the country. The issues of glut are suitably addressed in the souvenir.

22. Souvenir- Brain Storming Session on Crop Improvement, and Seed  Production of Onion.

Pages: 126, In English language.

The souvenir contains the important invited papers on different aspects of onion crop improvement as well as on onion seed production aspects. To increase the onion production and its storage in the country, the 1^st requirement is the suitable variety then its availability of quality seed. The souvenir contains the invited papers of different scientists for addressing the different issues concerning crop improvement and seed production of onion.

23. Souvenir- Brain Storming Session on Crop Improvement, Production Technology, Seed Production and Processing of Garlic.

Pages: 138, In English language. language.

The souvenir contains the important invited papers on different aspects of garlic crop improvement, production technology, post harvest management and processing. To increase the garlic production in the country, the emphasis on increasing productivity by making available virus free garlic seed and adoption of latest improved technology for cultivation was given. The souvenir contains the invited papers of different scientists for addressing the different issues concerning for increasing productivity of garlic in India.

24. Central Sector Scheme on Integrated Development of Vegetables including roots and tubers crops.

Pages: 54, In English language.

The publication is the compilation of the programmes implemented by NHRDF under Integrated Development of Vegetables (IDV) including Root and Tuber Crops in the country and their impact during the period 2000-01 to 2004-05. NHRDF was the Nodel Agency for implementing the IDV programmes in the country.

25.  NHRDF- Research  (1977-2010)

Pages: 53, In English.

The achievements made by NHRDF during the past three decades have been compiled and brought out in the form of publication, which is very useful to researchers, extension workers, farmers, policy makers and other concerned.

26. NHRDF – At a Glance

Pages: 21, In English language.

27. NHRDF- Eak Parichaya.

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It contains the information about NHRDF and its activities.

28. NHRDF News Letters

Pages: 12, In English.

29. NHRDF Annual Report

Pages: 116, In English language. language.

Annual publication on research and developmental activities including seed production, distribution and projects handled during the year. It also contains audited accounts of affairs and other important statistics on onion, garlic and potato.

30. NHM Annual Report

Pages: 56 , In English language.

31. National Horticulture Mission- A Success

Pages: 120 , In English language.

The bulletin is the compilation of different success stories of farmers in different states. NHRDF is implementing different programmes under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in different states. The farmers benefited a lot by these programmes and several farmers explained their success stories. The bulletin is the evidence of success of NHM programme, which clearly indicate the upliftment of the farmers economic status by adopting these programmes.

32. VISION – 2025

Pages: 62, In English.

The overall scenario of onion and garlic in terms of strength, weakness, opportunity and threat has been critically analyzed. The VISION -2025 document has been prepared in light of the production scenario, demand projections, challenges, scope of development and resources available. The document incorporated the present scenario, achievements, strength and weaknesses as also priorities for research and developmental work. The document forms the guidelines for preparing annual action plan by NHRDF to achieve the goal.

33. Impact Analysis of Technologies Developed  by NHRDF

Pages: 60, In English language. language.

The NHRDF is involved in research and development since its inception. NHRDF has developed different technologies for vegetable production particularly onion and garlic. The technologies developed are being demonstrated to the farmers for adoption of the same and also making available quality seed of different vegetables particularly onion, garlic and potato as a service to the farming community. The impact of the technologies developed by NHRDF has been studied in three states and outcome is compiled in the form of bulletin.

34. Extension Folders

Extension Folders in different regional languages on Bhindi, Bitter guard, Bottle guard, Coriander, Drumstick, French bean, Garlic, Methi, Onion, Onion Bulblets, Onion Seed, Onion- Sulphur, Potato, Radish, Tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, chillies, carrot, babycorn, clusterbean, paprika, Onion- Yellow Hybrid, Onion- Insect & disease control, Onion & garlic medicinal value, Paddy, Wheat and Tricoderma have been published for distribution amongst the farmers.

35. Video film : “NHRDF Forever / NHRDF Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi Kal Bhi” in DVD

Languages: Hindi & English

The video cassette on the above film is available at NHRDF for the benefit of farmers, exporters, Horticulture departments for education on cultivation practices. The film of about half an hour contains valuable information on complete package of practices on onion cultivation technology.

36. Video film : “NHRDF Forever / NHRDF Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi Kal Bhi” in DVD

Languages: Hindi & English

The video cassette on the above film is available at NHRDF for the benefit of farmers, exporters, Horticulture departments for education on cultivation practices. The film of about half an hour contains valuable information on complete package of practices on onion cultivation technology.

37. Video film “Onion cultivation in India”  in DVD

 Languages: Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telgu, Kannad & Oriya

The DVDs in different languages as above are available at NHRDF for the benefit of farmers, exporters, Horticulture departments for education on cultivation practices. The film of about 15 minutes contains valuable information on complete package of practices on onion cultivation technology.

38. Video film “Garlic cultivation in India”  in DVD

Languages: Hindi, English and Gujarati

The DVDs in different languages as above are available at NHRDF for the benefit of farmers, exporters, Horticulture departments for education on cultivation practices. The film of about 15 minutes contains valuable information on complete package of practices on garlic cultivation technology.