Mechanization and Engineering Innovations for Sustainable Horticultural Systems: Applications in Precision Agriculture, Robotics, and Post-Harvest Technologies

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Authors

Kalluri Praveen
CAE, JNKVV, Jabalpur, (Madya Pradesh), 482004
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9425-556X
S. Reddy Veera Nagaveni
CoA, CAE, JNKVV, Jabalpur, (Madya Pradesh), 482004

Keywords:

Sustainable horticulture, Precision agriculture, Agricultural engineering, Farm mechanization, Smart farming, Automation in horticulture, Digital agriculture

Synopsis

The increasing need for more quantity and quality of horticultural produce necessitates the application of science, technology, and engineering for their production. Mechanization and Engineering Interventions in Horticulture seeks to introduce and familiarize students, professionals, and other interested people with agricultural engineering as a modern and sustainable technique for horticulture.

The book has ten chapters, beginning with introducing the significance of horticultural engineering in horticulture. It proceeds to discuss areas such as machinery and irrigation systems, soil and tillage management, greenhouse technology, post-harvest handling, mechanization of harvesting, robotics, and automation. The last chapter is dedicated to sustainable practices and innovation in the future.

Each chapter presents crisp concepts, real-world applications, and latest developments. The book is a culmination of lifelong experience and research, and it is intended to be a useful handbook for horticultural engineering students, practitioners, and innovators.

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Praveen, K. ., & Nagaveni, S. R. V. . (2025). Mechanization and Engineering Innovations for Sustainable Horticultural Systems: Applications in Precision Agriculture, Robotics, and Post-Harvest Technologies. Deep Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.70593/978-93-7185-341-5
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