Author(s): Dr. Vijaymahantesh and Vijaya Hosamani

Abstract:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements have opened new vistas for horticulture development and diversification and, in turn, horti-business in the member countries including India. As such, increasing opportunities have emerged for developing entrepreneurship in horti-business sector especially horticulture, floriculture, pomology, olericulture, Post harvest sector etc. Understanding a problem, assessing a need, generating idea, an inner urge and zeal are the qualities that give birth to an entrepreneur. Horticulture presents several avenues available for entrepreneurship activities. In this regard an entrepreneur can play an important role Artificial ripening of fruits, Onion storage as an entrepreneurship, Fresh produce handling, Minimal processing, Processing of Horticultural produce etc. Keeping this in view this conceptual article has been put forth for the use readers as well as future entrepreneurs.