The publication of this book entitled "Innovative Horticulture, Concepts for Sustainable Development: Recent Trends" aims to address research-based initiatives made in the horticultural crops for improving production, productivity, quality and marketing and to identify critical gaps in various emerging areas. It will be a source of scientific and technical information for the scientists, researchers, faculties, students, various stake holders to achieve the goal of high-quality production to fulfill both the market and consumer requirements. With a view to assess the present status in crop improvement, production technology, post harvest management and marketing of horticultural crops and to prepare a road map for enhancing the productivity for sustainable development