Plantation crops are playing the key role to fulfill the present human needs like Food, Fibre, Fuel, Fodder, Energy and also maintain the environment and sustainable productivity. The Plantation crops also play the significant role towards increasing the income of growers as well as needs of consumers to maintain the healthy and prosperous life. This book focuses the breeding of plantation crops so that plantation crops can be developed with different characters like higher yield, improved quality, disease and insect resistant varieties and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, besides, other technologies which is required in present scenario. Hope this book will be benefited the students, teachers and researchers.

Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Singh, presently working as Professor & Head in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at C.C.R.(PG) College, Muzaffarnagar, UP, affiliated with Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur, UP. With a prolific academic career, Prof. Singh has made significant contributions to his field. He has published 60 research papers, authored 6 books, and contributed 26 chapters to various publications. His scholarly endeavors have been recognized with 12 awards, affirming his expertise and dedication. Prof. Singh's engagement extends beyond research to active participation in academic events, including 52 seminars and conferences. Additionally, he has completed 9 FDPs, orientations, and refresher courses, enhancing his knowledge and pedagogical skills. At the university level, Prof. Singh has shouldered various responsibilities, serving as the Coordinator of the Research Development Cell and the IGNOU study center. He has also played key roles in initiatives such as Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and held positions as Assistant Controller, Deputy Coordinator, and Nodal Officer in university evaluations and examinations. Prof. Singh's commitment to academia is further evidenced by his role as Chief Editor of Agriways, a NAAS-rated multidisciplinary journal. He also serves as the Secretary of the Research and Education Development Society. Prof. (Dr.) Satya Prakash, presently working as Professor & Head Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his doctorate in Horticulture with specialization in Floriculture. He worked as the Senior Scientist & Head at K.V.K. Muzaffarnagar from December 2003 - May 2013. On the basis of his work ICAR, New Delhi gave the “Best K.V.K. Zonal Award 2013” to K.V.K. Muzaffarnagar. Dr. Prakash worked as the Professor& Head at K.V.K. Saharanpur from May2013- April 2018. On basis of his work ICAR New Delhi also gave“Pandit Deendayal Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Award 2016” to K.V.K. Saharanpur.. He received the SCSI Gold Medal award, the Leadership award, the summer memorial award, the Young Scientist award, R.S.Yadav outstanding award, the Fellow award, Outstanding Horticulturist award and Distinguish scientist award from the many reputed Societies. Dr Prakash has guided 4 Ph.D. Horticulture and 8 Post Graduate (Hort.) Students. He has written 132 research papers in NAAS rating journals 18 books, 49 book chapters, 12 Technical Bulletin & 6 practical manuals, 92 articles, 225 abstracts, and presented research papers in 18 International conferences& 39 National conferences. Dr Prakash delivered 135 Horticultural Talks on ETV U.P, 5 talks on Door darshan Delhi and 158 talks on CRS. Dr Prakash has gone Israel, Egypt on study tour, Indonesia and Nepal presents their work in International Forum