“Handbook on Breeding of Fruit Crops” is very informative creation. The book is very comprehensive but precise. All the major fruit crops have been dealt in detail. Temperate fruit crops have been given due importance. Basic terminology related to fruit breeding also occupied proper space. The chapters have been arranged in such a way that reader imbibe with the content. Further for deep understanding of the subject to curious readers authentic Bibliography also have been provided. In last three decades fruit science have achieved several milestones. With the insite of the genetic makeup of the plant, it become easier to develop desired traits specially yield, sweetness, nutrition content and other qualitative characters. In consumer oriented era, the cosmetic approach also has taken a central place. Fruit shape, size, colour, texture etc. are deciding factors to get remunerative price. All these concept have found suitable space in this book. I am sure that the reader will definitely be benefited through this creation. Any suggestion will be welcomed.

Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh is presently working as a Assistant Professor in Department of Horticulture, Kulbhaskar Ashram P.G. College, Allahabad, (U.P.), India. He did his M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture and Ph.D (In Horticulture) from U.P. College, Varanasi(U.P.) in 1996 and 2003 respectively. Dr. Singh qualified ASRB NET examination in the year 2001 and 2004. He is having twelve years teaching experience in Department of Horticulture, Kulbhaskar Ashram P.G. College, Allahabad (U.P.). Dr. Singh has published several research papers, popular articles and book chapters in various Journal and Magazines. He has published one author and three edited books. Dr. Singh is Fellow of four reputed societies. Dr. Singh is in Editorial Board of Grameen Vikas Sandesh Magazine. He is member of various scientific societies and institutes.