Editorial Book

Book Title: Advanced Researches in Agricultural Sciences (Volume 2)

OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 26-Oct-2026 | Pages: 193-227 | Doi : https://doi.org/10.37446/vol2book092025/193-227

Bulb Vegetables Production Technology

• Dr. Sable PA
• Associate Research Scientist (Horticulture) Date Palm Research Station, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Mundra 370 421, Gujarat (India).


• Dr. Pawar YD
• Associate Professor (Vegetable Science) College of Horticulture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Jagudan 384 460, India.


• Dr. Vijay Mahajan
• Former Director, ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Rajgurunagar, Pune, MS.


• Nandre B M
• Associate Professor (Horticulture), Chimanbhai Patel College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar 385 506, Gujarat, India.


• Dr. Rathwa A D
• Assistant Research Scientist (Fruit Science), Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dahegam 382 305, Gujarat, India.

Abstract

Keywords

Bulb vegetables, Onion, garlic, Shallot, leek, Production technology, Cultivation practices, Nutrient management, Irrigation management, Integrated pest and disease management, Bulb development, Harvesting, Post-harvest management

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