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Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming
This book deals with an array of topics in the broad area of
abiotic stress responses in plants focusing "problems and their
management" by selecting some of the widely investigated themes.
Such as, Cell signalling in Plants during abiotic and biotic
stress, Salinity stress induced metabolic changes and its
management, High temperature stress: responses, mechanism and
management, Low temperature stress induced changes in plants and
their management, Biotechnological approaches to improve abiotic
stress tolerance, Nutritional poverty in wheat under abiotic stress
scenario, Strategies for improving soil health under current
climate change scenario, Abiotic stress management in Pulse crops,
Mitigation strategies of abiotic stress in fruit crops, Impacts of
abiotic stress and possible management option in vegetable crops,
and Abiotic stress: impact and management in ornamental crops. This
book is useful for under-graduate and post-graduate students in
Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, agronomy, horticulture, Botany,
Environmental sciences and other cognate disciplines of agriculture
and allied sciences and other research workers. We fervently
believe that this book will provide good information and
understanding of abiotic stress problems and their management in
plants
This book deals with an array of topics in the broad area of biotic
stress responses in plants focusing "problems and their management"
by selecting some of the widely investigated themes. Such as, Major
insect-pest of cereal crops in India and their management, Biotic
stresses of major pulse crops and their management strategies,
Insect pest of oilseed crops and their management, Biotic stresses
of vegetable crops & their management, Insect pests infesting
major vegetable crops and their management strategies, Fruit Crops
Insect pests and their Biointensive Integrated Pest Management
techniques, Mass Trapping of fruit flies using Methyl Eugenol based
Traps, Organic means of combating biotic stresses in plants,
Nematode problem in pulses and their management, and approaches in
pest management of stored grain pests. This book is useful for
under-graduate and post-graduate students in Entomology, Plant
Pathology, Agronomy, Horticulture, other cognate disciplines of
agriculture and allied sciences and other research workers. We
fervently believe that this book will provide good information and
understanding of biotic stress problems and their management in
plants.
Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops: A Global Perspective
contains both theoretical and empirical evidence of a broad range
of aspects of GM crop policies throughout the world. Emphasizing
world agriculture production and ethics of GM crops, the book
balances insights into the various discussions around the use of GM
crops including soil health, effects on animals, environmental
sustainability impact, and ethical issues. The book presents
aspects of GM crop policies and prevailing controversies throughout
the world, in 5 sections containing 23 chapters. Beginning with the
discussion of the policies related to GM crops, the book dives deep
into issues related to food insecurity, agricultural
sustainability, food safety, and environmental risks. Section 5
also captures the recent advances in agricultural biotechnology
encompassing research trends, the nano-biotech approach to plant
genetic engineering, and other transformation techniques in crop
development. The contributors of the book represent different
backgrounds, providing a holistic overview of diverse approaches
and perspectives. Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops: A
Global Perspective is a valuable resource for researchers in
agricultural policy and economics, agricultural biotechnology, soil
science, genetic engineering, ethics, environmental management,
sustainable development, and NGOs.
Improving Cereal Productivity through Climate Smart Practices is
based on the presentations of the 4th International Group Meeting
on "Wheat productivity enhancement through climate smart
practices," and moves beyond the presentations to provide
additional depth and breadth on this important topic. Focused
specifically on wheat, and with chapters contributed by globally
renowned pioneers in the field of cereal science, the book helps
readers understand climate change and its effects on different
aspects of wheat production in different parts of the world. This
book will be important for those in research and industry seeking
to contribute to the effective feeding of the world's population.
The Beans and the Peas: From Orphan to Mainstream Crops presents a
comprehensive literature resource on the most important food legume
crops previously known as "orphans," but which are increasingly
becoming mainstream as their production opportunities have been
improved through genetic improvement and biotechnology, and their
role as an important nutrient source gains urgency. This book
focuses on 12 important food legumes and discusses all relevant
aspects on their economic importance, crop statistics, botany, and
their general description. It also provides exhaustive information
on plant genetic resources and their use, genetic improvement,
resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved varieties,
agronomy, seed system, and use of information and communication
tools in each individual food legume. Development of innovative
biotechnological tools, genetic transformation, and the genome
sequencing information has also been covered in each chapter
providing the readers with state-of-the-art information on pulses.
All chapters have been supported by relevant figures,
illustrations, and tables, which make the contents accessible and
easy to understand. Each of the chapters has been authored by
globally known scientists/researchers presenting up-to-date
information on various aspects of food legumes. This book provides
a current and comprehensive treatise to the readers and will be
tremendously helpful in furthering their academic and research
pursuits.
Trends in Wheat and Bread Making provides a comprehensive look at
the state-of-the-art in bread making from ingredient to shelf-life,
with a focus on the impact of processing on the nutritional value
and consumer acceptability of this global staple. The book also
includes chapters on new breads and bakery products fortified with
plant-processing-by-products and/or natural antioxidants, and
explores efforts to improve biotechnological processes and
fermentation for bread making. It is an excellent resource for
researchers, industry professionals and enterprises hoping to
produce enhanced bread products through processing-related
nutritional and quality improvements.
Bio-Economy and Agri-Production: Concepts and Evidence bridges the
knowledge gap between sustainability and bio-economy aspects of
agri-production. It complements traditional perspectives of
agri-production with advanced engineering, information and
communication technologies recently applied in agri-business.
Including knowledgebased agriculture and reflecting sustainability
and circular economy principles, the book presents a holistic view
of sustainable bio-economy, contributing to the development of
integrated agricultural systems. As technology advances,
agricultural production management practices are now being called
upon to address the need for sustainability in the bio-economy.
Bio-Economy and Agri-Production: Concepts and Evidence presents
information to broaden the awareness and promotion of practices and
technology to reduce the use of inputs, protect health and
environment and improve resource-use efficiency. Topics that are
addressed include circular economy in agri-business, lifecycle
thinking, lean management, agri-chains, green production, and waste
management. Bio-Economy and Agri-Production: Concepts and Evidence
is a valuable reference for professionals, consultants, and policy
making stakeholders in biosystems engineering and agricultural
industries
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