| National Horticulture Mission was launched during the year 2005-06 to provide a thrust to the development of horticulture in the country. It was expected that adoption of an integrated approach covering production, post harvest management, processing and marketing would help attain the objectives enhanced improved nutrition and holistic growth of horticulture production. The horticulture sector in particular has to prioritize development of research in the issues of genetics, biotechnology, integrated and sustainable production systems, post -harvest handling, storage, marketing and consumer education. |