Synopsis In the Past a lot of attempts have been made by various bodies to assimilate the authentic information on pear in a consolidated from at one place. However, still there is a vacuum to satisfy the needs of the scholars in the field. Through this book an attempt has been made to bring the authentic information regarding Pear at one place. The different chapters in this book have been contributed by the veterans in the field. The chapters in this book have been contributed by the veterans in the field. The chapters have been thoroughly edited to provide updated and appropriate information. The book seeks to provide a valuable text for the better understanding of students, extension workers, researchers and scholars in the field.