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Advances in Agro-technology (vol I), editors have looked to offer readers an account of the state of the art in some of the areas of major interest and concern by agricultural researchers around the world. These areas include diverse aspects of applied plant biology such as salinity tolerance in crops; new developments in basic physiology of photosynthesis; success in breeding of root systems adaptation to salinity and drought stress; use of feed additives, growth promoters and probiotics in animal production; crop management trends including pesticide use, integrated farming systems, practices in organic agriculture, application of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and biological nitrogen fixation. The advances in Agrotechnology reported in this volume are intended to provide the scientist and the student in agricultural sciences with a close insight - hopefully a motivating glimpse - into the recent realization that the frailty of natural or man-made ecosystems faced with a threat such as that posed by global climate change is no different from the frailty of any sort of human material prosperity. Interestingly, the diversified areas of the book will definitely bring a new look in the advances of agricultural research with through discussion on the aspect.
The present book on Plant Anatomy depicts anatomical aspects of the plant that will help a reader for basic understanding in the evolution of different plant communities. It plays an important role for adaptation of plant to different biotic and abiotic stress. It has been documented that some glands, trichomes, epicuticular wax are resistant to insect pests. Similarly, the presence of trichomes epicuticular wax, compactly arranged palisade tissue, collenchyma and sclerenchyma induces drought resistance. So it is necessity of all scientists, especially for breeder, plant physiologist to have the thorough knowledge on plant anatomy for the selection of adaptable cultivars and also for better management of crops. This book covers all the aspects of internal structures of plant with its high resolution microscopic images and drawings of plant parts. The anatomical studies of plants organs are being presented here, as we believe that the morphological characters alone cannot project the adaptations in the plant. They can be better understood when supplemented with the anatomical characteristics, unique to individual type of crop. This text book would be of great help to faculties and scholars in plant as well as agricultural sciences and scientific communities in general as a good source of information and references
As per the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) syllabus, accounting is a part of BVSc & AH course in the discipline of extension education. However, there is a dearth of text book on this course written or verified by an expert in accounting.This book is expected to fill this gap. The book consists of seven chapters covering the VCI-syllabus on accounting with exercise, and summary at the end of each chapter. Besides, glossary and model questions covering all chapters with answers to the objective questions are appended to the end of the book. The book may not only benefit the students pursuing BVSc&AH degree but also the teachers engaged in the teaching of the course in veterinary colleges and universities in India. Besides, the farm businessmen and those interested in accounting may also find the book useful.
This second volume is a sequel to the first volume of Advances in Agrotechnology. Significant advancement has been taken place across the world in the arena of managing the natural resources. Editors have tried to focus on the areas viz., management of problematic soils, rainfed dry lands and weeds, efficient utilization of water through construction of farm ponds and adoption of micro irrigation with due care for water quality, integrated nutrient management for conjunctive use of organic and inorganic sources of nutrition with a view to sustain the soil fertility and improve the soil productivity, use of modern tools like remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) for preparation of prediction models and reduce the cost of cultivation with due consideration to climate. The book also covered another interesting topic on cost effective biofortification with main emphasis on micronutrient management with an objective of addressing the problem of alleviating micronutrient malnutrition. Further, precision farming chapter which covered technology for the developed as well as developing countries is another important one. The elicit discussion on biological control of diseases is the value addition of the book around the scope of the context. In this era of advancements in information and communication technologies, huge amount of information generated is available to readers. However, it is a matter of confusion to the readers to select best out of it. The resource persons and editors have made sincere efforts to pen the chapters by reviewing the global research published in international and national journals/periodicals/ monographs in an orderly and simple manner for easy understanding.
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This second volume is a sequel to the first volume of Advances in Agrotechnology. Significant advancement has been taken place across the world in the arena of managing the natural resources. Editors have tried to focus on the areas viz., management of problematic soils, rainfed dry lands and weeds, efficient utilization of water through construction of farm ponds and adoption of micro irrigation with due care for water quality, integrated nutrient management for conjunctive use of organic and inorganic sources of nutrition with a view to sustain the soil fertility and improve the soil productivity, use of modern tools like remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) for preparation of prediction models and reduce the cost of cultivation with due consideration to climate. The book also covered another interesting topic on cost effective biofortification with main emphasis on micronutrient management with an objective of addressing the problem of alleviating micronutrient malnutrition. Further, precision farming chapter which covered technology for the developed as well as developing countries is another important one. The elicit discussion on biological control of diseases is the value addition of the book around the scope of the context. In this era of advancements in information and communication technologies, huge amount of information generated is available to readers. However, it is a matter of confusion to the readers to select best out of it. The resource persons and editors have made sincere efforts to pen the chapters by reviewing the global research published in international and national journals/periodicals/ monographs in an orderly and simple manner for easy understanding.
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This second volume is a sequel to the first volume of Advances in Agrotechnology. Significant advancement has been taken place across the world in the arena of managing the natural resources. Editors have tried to focus on the areas viz., management of problematic soils, rainfed dry lands and weeds, efficient utilization of water through construction of farm ponds and adoption of micro irrigation with due care for water quality, integrated nutrient management for conjunctive use of organic and inorganic sources of nutrition with a view to sustain the soil fertility and improve the soil productivity, use of modern tools like remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) for preparation of prediction models and reduce the cost of cultivation with due consideration to climate. The book also covered another interesting topic on cost effective biofortification with main emphasis on micronutrient management with an objective of addressing the problem of alleviating micronutrient malnutrition. Further, precision farming chapter which covered technology for the developed as well as developing countries is another important one. The elicit discussion on biological control of diseases is the value addition of the book around the scope of the context. In this era of advancements in information and communication technologies, huge amount of information generated is available to readers. However, it is a matter of confusion to the readers to select best out of it. The resource persons and editors have made sincere efforts to pen the chapters by reviewing the global research published in international and national journals/periodicals/ monographs in an orderly and simple manner for easy understanding.
With new discoveries and inventions in science, application of botany has attained many dimensions. Besides the conventional application of botanical sciences, forensic botany; nanobotany; phytoremideation and phytominimg; environmental impact assessment, seed quality enhancement through priming are the new dimensions of applied botany. The industrial applications of botany are in paper pulp, rubber, dye and gum industries. At social front, besides providing the livelihood and employment through cultivation of crops, the branches of botany like community forestry are playing major role in the upliftment of folks. Use of mechanisms of carnivorous plants in plant protection; and management of invasive plants for economic gains and conservation of biodiversity are new challenges in applied botany.
The present book, Botany of Vegetable Crops, is different from other books on vegetable crops. It contains 12 chapters with emphasis on major vegetable crops like Tomato, Chilli, Egg plant / Brinjal, Okra / Bhendi, Water melon, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Cucumber, Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd, Cabbage and Coriander. It discusses on the morphology and anatomy of a few common vegetable plants. Morphological characters help in identifying the plant. It also gives an idea of the different adaptive modifications in the plant. It even mirrors the habitat, the climatic conditions under which it can be cultivated. The anatomical studies of each of the vegetable plant are also being presented here as we believe the morphological characters alone cannot project the adaptations in the plant. They can better be understood when supplemented with the anatomical characteristics unique to individual type of crop. Glossary added in this book can help readers to understand some related terminologies and bringing clarity of the content. We expect that this book would be of great help to a student of plant sciences, to a research scholar for reference and a good source of information, to a plant breeder, and to the scientific community in general.
The present book, Botany of Vegetable Crops, is different from other books on vegetable crops. It contains 12 chapters with emphasis on major vegetable crops like Tomato, Chilli, Egg plant / Brinjal, Okra / Bhendi, Water melon, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Cucumber, Ridge gourd, Sponge gourd, Cabbage and Coriander. It discusses on the morphology and anatomy of a few common vegetable plants. Morphological characters help in identifying the plant. It also gives an idea of the different adaptive modifications in the plant. It even mirrors the habitat, the climatic conditions under which it can be cultivated. The anatomical studies of each of the vegetable plant are also being presented here as we believe the morphological characters alone cannot project the adaptations in the plant. They can better be understood when supplemented with the anatomical characteristics unique to individual type of crop. Glossary added in this book can help readers to understand some related terminologies and bringing clarity of the content. We expect that this book would be of great help to a student of plant sciences, to a research scholar for reference and a good source of information, to a plant breeder, and to the scientific community in general.
The present book contains 19 chapters emphasizing on fiber crops namely; Jute (Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius), Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus and H. sabdariffa), Flax (Linum usitatissimum), Ramie (Boehmeria nivea), Hemp (Cannabinus sativa), Urena (Urena lobata and U. sinuata), Sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea), Abaca (Musa textilis), Yucca (Yucca spp.), Lecheguilla (Agave lecheguilla), Sisal (Agave sisalana), Henequen (Agave fourcryodes), Cabuya (Furcraea cabuya), Zacaton (Muhlenbergia macroura) and other minor fibers. It discusses origin, distribution, botany, physiology, cultivation, and production and use of fiber with research achievements in all the sectors. Here, emphasis have been given on understanding research direction and research needs in the major fiber crops, which are enriched by authors' experience and expertise in the field of fiber crops. A number of crops have been discussed which are marginal and endemic, but has the potential to be cultivated in large areas. The authors have also discussed in detail the techniques for screening better crop genotypes using anatomical features of fiber crops, the histochemistry of fibers and the potential role of these techniques in crop improvement. It is expected that the book will find a place among the researchers, academicians, students and policy makers for a ready reference as well as for retrieving detailed information on these crops.
The present book contains 19 chapters emphasizing on fiber crops namely; Jute (Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius), Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus and H. sabdariffa), Flax (Linum usitatissimum), Ramie (Boehmeria nivea), Hemp (Cannabinus sativa), Urena (Urena lobata and U. sinuata), Sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea), Abaca (Musa textilis), Yucca (Yucca spp.), Lecheguilla (Agave lecheguilla), Sisal (Agave sisalana), Henequen (Agave fourcryodes), Cabuya (Furcraea cabuya), Zacaton (Muhlenbergia macroura) and other minor fibers. It discusses origin, distribution, botany, physiology, cultivation, and production and use of fiber with research achievements in all the sectors. Here, emphasis have been given on understanding research direction and research needs in the major fiber crops, which are enriched by authors' experience and expertise in the field of fiber crops. A number of crops have been discussed which are marginal and endemic, but has the potential to be cultivated in large areas. The authors have also discussed in detail the techniques for screening better crop genotypes using anatomical features of fiber crops, the histochemistry of fibers and the potential role of these techniques in crop improvement. It is expected that the book will find a place among the researchers, academicians, students and policy makers for a ready reference as well as for retrieving detailed information on these crops.
The book is the compilation of comprehensive study of vegetable and tuber crops Worldwide. In the changing scenario of climate, it is well understood that merely agronomic management practices starting from sowing to nutrient, water, pest and disease management will not be able to produce potential harvest. In present days, growth limiting factors like drought, heat, cold shock, chilling stress, salinity, metal stress, allelopathy have posed alarming threat against successful crop production. So, physiological basis of crop growth and productivity must be well versed to formulate appropriate counter measures to overcome such constraints. Moreover, the productivity of the crop is guided by various physiological processes like efficient seedling growth, photosynthesis and translocation of photosynthates, sucrose accumulation, growth regulators, ABA, ethylene, brassinoid and balanced mineral nutrition etc. Authors have tried to concentrate all these aspects in lucid manner reviewing the up-to-date research investigation. The book widely covers solanaceous crops like chilli, potato, tomato and eggplant; cucurbit vegetables- squash, pumpkin, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, muskmelon and watermelon; cole crops- spinach, coriander, parsley, celery, lettuce; root and tuber crops- carrot, turnip, beet root, radish, turmeric, colocasia, cassava, yam, sweet potato; bulb crops- onion, garlic, leeks; leguminous crops- cluster bean, snap bean, green peas, broad bean; other crops like okra, sparagus, shallot, rhubard. It will definitely be a rare book to the global readers.
The book is the compilation of comprehensive study of vegetable and tuber crops Worldwide. In the changing scenario of climate, it is well understood that merely agronomic management practices starting from sowing to nutrient, water, pest and disease management will not be able to produce potential harvest. In present days, growth limiting factors like drought, heat, cold shock, chilling stress, salinity, metal stress, allelopathy have posed alarming threat against successful crop production. So, physiological basis of crop growth and productivity must be well versed to formulate appropriate counter measures to overcome such constraints. Moreover, the productivity of the crop is guided by various physiological processes like efficient seedling growth, photosynthesis and translocation of photosynthates, sucrose accumulation, growth regulators, ABA, ethylene, brassinoid and balanced mineral nutrition etc. Authors have tried to concentrate all these aspects in lucid manner reviewing the up-to-date research investigation. The book widely covers solanaceous crops like chilli, potato, tomato and eggplant; cucurbit vegetables- squash, pumpkin, cucumber, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, muskmelon and watermelon; cole crops- spinach, coriander, parsley, celery, lettuce; root and tuber crops- carrot, turnip, beet root, radish, turmeric, colocasia, cassava, yam, sweet potato; bulb crops- onion, garlic, leeks; leguminous crops- cluster bean, snap bean, green peas, broad bean; other crops like okra, sparagus, shallot, rhubard. It will definitely be a rare book to the global readers.
The book Research Advances in Vegetable Crops is an outstanding contribution of the authors in the field of advancement of the vegetable researches all over the World. The book entitles from the seed germination and its necessity of establishment in the new environment where physiological responses are influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors. Priming is a simple technique that not only helps in proper germination but aid in seedling establishment. Phonotypical and physiological responses of different vegetable crops are of significant importance in relation to factors like nutrients, salinity, disease-pest attacks. Physiological and biochemical basis of tolerance to salinity is very important that may help in the evaluation and selection of pipeline hybrids and parents lines using a novel technique. Biotic factors are major constraints in crop production, so proper management strategies and control measures must be taken for potential outcome. In this book, a special emphasis was given on food value and food chemistry of different vegetable crops. Major aspects like nutritional value of fresh vegetable as well as food value, post-harvest physiology and processing, storage and food quality, medicinal values, food chemistry and food biotechnology have been discussed in lucid manner. Further, research advances in biotechnology of different crops will guide authors in formulating the direction of future research.