Aonla : Cultivation and Processing

Aonla : Cultivation and Processing by D Singh

Book Summary:

Aonla (Emblica officinalis) is widely used in Indian system of medicine as an ingredient in more than 175 ayurvedic formulations. It contains a number of biologically active phyto-nutrients including bioflavonoides, creonodies, polyphenols and flavones, all of which have extraordinary longevity and rejuvenating properties.

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for Fruit Science.

Table of Contents:

1. Present Status and Future Prospects of Medicinal Plants
2. Origin and History
3. Distribution and Production Trend
4. Botanical Description of Aonla
5. Species and Verities of Aonla
6. Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties
7. Uses of Aonla
8. Value Added Products of Aonla
9. Major Problems of Aonla Production in South East Asia
10. Research and Development Needs
11. Ecological Requirements for Aonla Development
12. Propagation and In-Situ Orchard Establishment
13. Cultivation Practices
14. Post-Harvest Handling, Processing and Storage
15. Insect - Pests and their Control Measures
16. Diseases and Control Measures
17. Organic Production of Aonla
18. Marketing and Export
19. Indian Medicinal Plants Marketing Federation - its Role in Marketing and Development of Medicinal Plants
20. Role of NABARD and NMPB in Promotion of Aonla and Other Medicinal Plants NABARD

Annexure
Model Scheme for Development of Aonla
References
Subject Index