The content of book has been synthesised and organised in such a way so as to provide information on advanced knowledge in the sphere of importance and scope of horticulture in India, horticulture based integrated farming systems, integration of livestock in horticulture based farming systems, emerging issues, natural resource management, disease and pest management, organic farming and certification, post-harvest measures and value addition in arid fruits and vegetables, marketing aspects, status and export promotion measures and procedures. With chapters been written by highly specialized scientists from institutes of national importance, the book caters to a new concept of Horticulture Based Integrated Farming System.