Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 316

Full Length Research Paper

Comparative Study of Organic Manures on Post-Harvest Quality of Cauliflower

Prakash Awasthi
  • Prakash Awasthi
  • Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
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Shiva Prasad Adhikari
  • Shiva Prasad Adhikari
  • Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
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  •  Received: 14 April 2023
  •  Accepted: 06 May 2023
  •  Published: 31 August 2024

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