Future generation of learners in agriculture will have to compete in a totally new environment having the characteristics of globalization, internationalization, innovation, and skill development. In these new paradigms, this book Essence of Vegetable Sciencehas been designed to facilitate scientists, academicians, extension workers as well as the stakeholders to upgrade their knowledge in the field of vegetable sciences. The book has been designed by academicians in the field of Vegetable Science as well as Post Harvest Management for the students who are preparing for the masters degree program or doctoral degree program in the disciplines of Horticultural Sciences/ Vegetable Science/ Post Harvest Management and those who are preparing for ICAR-AIEEA, ICAR-NET/ARS, ICAR-JRF/SRF, CUET, UPCATET, MP PAT examination and civil services. The content of the book has been divided into different groups for easy understanding for the students such as one liners, multiple choice questions, matching, fill in the blanks, which covers all aspects of vegetables and their post-harvest management.'