Contents

    1.    SOIL: An Introduction of Composition, Chemistry, Classification and its Importance.                    01
           Dr. Renu Verma
    2.    Effect of Mineral Nutrients on Plant and Animal Growth    16
           Dr. Alaka Roy
    3.    Impact of Organic manure on soil fertility                29
           Dr. Kamal Kumar Saxena
    4.    Effects of Fertilizers on Improving Crop Fertility and Native Nutrient Availability                        45
           Dr. Neelam Panwar    
    5.    Damage and Control of Pest of Some Vegetables and Fruits                                59
           Dr. Kapil Kumar
    6.    Principles, Layout and Planning of Home Gardening         73
           Dr. Renu Chaudhari
    7.    Silkworm Bombyx Mori and Sericulture: An Overview        85
           Dr.  Vibha Tomar
   8.    Cultivation and Disease of Some Important Vegetables    96
          Dr. Anshu Jain
   9.    A Redescription of Breeds, Habitat and Diseases of Poultry    107
          Dr. Alaka Roy
 10.    Apiculture : Rearing and Importance of Honey Bee          118
          Dr. Renu Verma
 11.    Invasive Insect Pest of Stored Grain: A Review            127
          Dr. Vibha Tomar