Agriculture & Allied Sciences

Innovations in Horticultural Science

Smart Horticulture Production
Integrating Advanced Technologies

Editors: Rajni Rajan, PhD
Duniya Ram Singh, PhD

Smart Horticulture Production

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming August 2025
Hardback Price: $220 US | £170 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781998511662
Pages: Est. 423pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Series: Innovations in Horticultural Science
Notes: 17 color and 18 b/w illustrations

With its focus on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and more, horticulture plays a vital role in providing nutritious food, enhancing landscapes, and contributing to economic prosperity worldwide. This new volume provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of technological advancement and agricultural practices, introducing the concept of smart horticulture production as a guiding principle that promises efficiency, precision, and environmental stewardship.

Smart Horticulture Production: Integrating Advanced Technologies delves into the various facets of smart horticulture, elucidating its principles, methodologies, and practical applications. Each chapter serves as a gateway to a realm where traditional farming meets cutting-edge technology, where age-old wisdom converges with the latest innovations, and where sustainability is not just a goal but a way of life.

The volume begins with an overview of the foundational concepts of smart horticulture, providing a solid understanding of its underlying principles and objectives. From there, it ventures into the realm of sensor technologies and data analytics, unravelling the intricacies of monitoring and managing horticultural systems with unprecedented precision. Through discussions on automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence, the book highlights how technology is revolutionizing every aspect of horticultural production, from planting and irrigation to pest management and harvesting.

The chapters also emphasize sustainability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges. In chapters dedicated to climate-smart practices, resource optimization, and organic cultivation methods, the book explores how smart horticulture serves as a bulwark against climate change and resource depletion while fostering biodiversity and ecosystem health.

This volume will be valuable and inspirational for agricultural and horticultural researchers and scientists, agricultural professionals as well as faculty and students in the fields of horticulture, botany, agriculture, and even information technology.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Introduction, Importance, Concepts, and Applications of Smart Farming in Horticulture

Harsh Nagar, Ambuj, and Rajendra Machavaram

2. Artificial Intelligence System and Horticultural Production: A New Paradigm for High Productivity
Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Smita Rani Swain, and Prem Prakash Srivastav

3. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Agricultural Practices
Mohd Talha Anees, Arindam Chakraborty, and Hina Upadhyay

4. High-Tech Nursery Production of Horticultural Crops Under Advanced Protected Systems
Harjinder Kaur and Gurpreet Singh

5. Geographic Information System (GIS) and Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS) for Enhanced Productivity in Horticultural Crops
S. K. Pandey, P.K. Mishra T. Pandiaraj, and Shashank Verma

6. Interrelation of Nanotechnology with Smart Horticulture Production
Pratap Kadam, Bharat Taynath, Khalangre Atul, Ahamed Shabeer T. P, and Hrutik Shevkar

7. Smart Nutrient Delivery: System, Mechanism, and Utilization
Prasann Kumar and Jaisuriyan K.

8. Nano-Chemicals for Improvising Production Constraints in Horticulture
Bharat Taynath, Pratap Kadam, Khalangre Atul, and Anis Mirza Ahamed Shabeer T. P.

9. Application of Drones and Robotics in Horticultural Crop Production
Sushil Kumar, Vandana Thakur, and Sourabh Mishra

10. Smart Water, Soil, and Environment Management System: An Approach Toward Sustainable Farming
Smita Rani Swain and Rakesh Kumar Gupta

11. An Approach to Machine Learning for Smart Horticultural Production Systems
Ambuj, Rajendra Machavaram, and Gajendra Singh

12. Biotechnological Integration in Smart Horticulture Production
Prasann Kumar and Jaisuriyan K.

13. Dehumanizing Extension Advisory Services in Horticulture Through Application of the Internet of Things
Sapna Jarial, Pankaj Kumar, Rupesh Kaushik, Jatinder Singh, and Harpinder Singh

14. Leveraging Industry 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Horticulture for Operational Excellence
Pankaj Kumar, Sapna Jarial, Rupesh Kaushik, Ali Abdullahi, and Amirhosseim Pirmoradi


Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Rajni Rajan, PhD
Assistant Professor (Fruit Science), Department of Horticulture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India

Rajni Rajan, PhD, is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Fruit Science) in the Department of Horticulture at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. Her research work focuses on fruit breeding, biotechnology, tissue culture, abiotic stress management, and mutation breeding in fruit crops. She explores the area of genomics, metabolomics, genome editing, and the implication of artificial intelligence in fruit crops. She qualified in JRF-NTS, SRF-NTS, and ARSB NET in Fruit Science. She also received a best oral and poster presentation awards for her papers at various international and national conferences. She has published 21 research papers, 10 book chapters, and several popular articles in reputed journals and magazines. She serves on the editorial boards of multiple reputable publications. She has also published two patents and was awarded one design patent by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. She is a lifelong member of many reputable organizations as well. She received an outstanding MSc Thesis award at the International Conference on Food Security through Agriculture & Allied Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Duniya Ram Singh, PhD
Vice Chancellor, Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Bihar, India

Duniya Ram Singh, PhD, currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Bihar, India. Prior to this, he held the esteemed position of Vice Chancellor at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSAU&T), Kanpur, where he spearheaded its accreditation as the first NAAC-accredited state agricultural university in the country. Additionally, he has served as the Vice Chancellor in charge of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India. His tenure as the Director of ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids in Sikkim and his 14–year career at the ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, as a Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, Division Head, and Acting Director, have been marked by significant contributions to agricultural research and development. A prolific scholar, Dr. Singh has published 250 research papers in prestigious national and international journals, authored 19 books, 43 bulletins, and eight policy papers. His work has earned him 32 awards from national and international bodies, reflecting his profound impact on agricultural sciences. Dr. Singh initiated the planting of 60,000 plantlets, earning numerous awards. His work in promoting noni as a major crop in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, alongside coconut and areca nut, has been ground-breaking. He also developed a standardized tissue culture protocol for dragon fruits and introduced three new orchid varieties: Namo, Sardar, and Deendayal. His efforts have reduced India dependency on foreign orchids and curbed biopiracy in the northeastern states.




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