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Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming
Biotechnological tools supplement various conventional approaches
in conservation, characterization and utilization for increasing
production and productivity of agricultural and horticultural
crops. The emerging field of bioinformatics is an integrated field
arising from merging of biology and informatics. It is a
conglomeration of various new frontiers of science like genomics,
proteomics, metabolomics etc. The rich warehouse of proteome and
genome information nearly doubling every year has significant
implications and applications in various areas of science including
agriculture, horticulture, forestry and food science.
Cheminformatics is specialized to a range of problems in the field
of chemistry. Chemical pesticide reduction is possible by adopting
cheminformatics methods to identify naturally occurring chemical
compounds in crops which act against pests. Bioinformatics has
transformed the discipline of life science from a purely lab based
science to an information science as well. The ICAR has recently
launched a National Agricultural Bioinformatics Grid (NABG) to
serve as a computational facility in developing national
biodatabases and data warehouses. The present book Agriculture
Bioinformatics is a compilation of 17 information packed s authored
by working scientists in the respective discipline. In addition to
the theoretical information, practical and applied aspects to boost
productivity and quality of crops are given.
Techniques related to various physiological phenomenon are subject
of tremendous interest and importance to plant physiologist,
agronomist, horticulturist, ecologist, and biochemists. This book
is intended to provide recognized methods related various plant
processes in a comprehensive form. Techniques on crop physiology
such as hydroponics and plant nutrition, test for various stresses,
water potential and water flow in plants, canopy gas measurements
(Photosynthesis, Respiration and Transpiration), basic equations
for growth studies and methods for estimations of plant products,
microclimate. Efforts were also made to incorporate the topic like
Climate Change and theory of phytotron as well as rhizotron in this
book. The book will make the reader familiar with latest procedure
to elucidate the problems. The validity of the results based on
fundamentals principles of physics. This book is meant to be used
in conjunction with a standard text of plant physiology though
elementary principles relating to the techniques are briefed. The
subjects on hormones, tissue culture and seed technology are useful
for students. Hope this book shall serve the need of students,
teachers and researchers.
The Solar Corridor Crop System: Implementation and Impacts presents
a case-study format on the planning and implementation of
alternative cropping systems designed to maximize incident sunlight
and bio-support of all crops in a rotation system. The book
describes the basic component of the system, an increased access
point of incident sunlight between each row or pairs of rows that
enables a more uniform vertical distribution of incident sunlight
to chloroplasts within the entire corn leaf canopy. While the
production environment and environment specific genetics determine
the performance potential of this principle, by maximizing the
principles that light is basic to crop yield, a solar corridor
ultimately contributes to increased grain yield. Written by experts
who were integral in the development of solar corridor systems, and
providing real-world examples of the methods, challenges and future
prospects, this book will be valuable for those seeking to increase
yield-per-acre through both primary and cover-crops.
Agricultural Extension Reforms in South Asia: Status, Challenges,
and Policy Options is based on agricultural extension reforms
across five South Asian countries, reflecting past experiences,
case studies and experiments. Beginning with an overview of
historical trends and recent developments, the book then delves
into country-wise reform trajectories and presents several cases
testing the effectiveness of different types (public and private)
and forms (nutrition extension, livestock extension) of extension
systems. Further, the book provides a comprehensive overview of
challenges and constraints faced in formulating and implementing
reforms, tying the results into a concrete set of lessons and
highlighting areas that require further research. In addition, the
book discusses how a major aspect of agricultural development is
the productivity increase from the knowledge base of farmers, and
how translating research results into a knowledge base for farmers
requires designing and implementing well-functioning extension
programs.
Safety and Practice for Organic Food covers current food safety
issues and trends. It provides detailed information on all organic
and pasture practices including produce-only, farm-animal-only or
integrated crop-livestock farming, as well as the impact of these
practices on food safety and foodborne infections. The book
explores food products that organic, integrated and traditional
farming systems are contributing to consumers. As the demand for
organic food products grows faster than ever, this book discusses
current and improved practices for safer products. Moreover, the
book explores progressive directions, such as the application of
next-generation sequencing and genomics to aid in the understanding
of the microbial ecology of the agro-environment and how farmer
education can contribute to sustainable and safe food. Safety and
Practice for Organic Food is a unique source of organic
agricultural practices and food production for researchers,
academics and professionals at agriculture-based universities and
colleges who are involved in food science, animal sciences
including poultry science, food safety, food microbiology, plant
science and agricultural extension. This book is also an excellent
source of information for regulators and federal government
officials (USDA, FDA, EPA) and the food processing industry.
Alternative Swine Management Systems examines technologically
humane substitutions for swine production, focusing specifically on
hoop structure systems. Benefits of these alternatives include
enhanced animal welfare and reduced capital cost. From small
holders involved in low input pig farms, to larger commercial
operations, this book instructs users on new technology to improve
the quality of animal production, animal welfare and environmental
protection points.
The word "nano agriculture" refers to the infusion of
nanotechnology concepts and principles in agricultural sciences so
as to develop processes and products that precisely deliver inputs
and promote productivity without associated environmental harm.
Nano Agriculture is quite appropriate in India in the context of
changing scenarios in agricultural production systems which in the
verge of transformation towards precision agriculture.
Feed additives are non-nutritive substances, preparations and
micro-organisms that are added to feed to animal feeds to improve
growth performance, feed intake and the efficiency of feed
utilization for healthy, economic and eco-friendly livestock
production. This book on Advances in Animal Feed Additives
addresses current information on the use of different animal feed
additives with regard to production, health and reproduction of
livestock and poultry. This book contains twenty five s contributed
by 30 eminent scientists of animal nutrition, which highlights the
significance of antioxidants, enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics,
synbiotics, antimicrobials, organic acids, coccidiostats, mycotoxin
binders, immunomodulator, hen egg antibody, hormones, beta agonist,
methane inhibitors, defaunating agents, essential oil and herbal
feed additives. etc. for sustainable livestock and poultry
production. Each of the book attempts at providing clear and
updated information on feed additives supported with good amount of
the experimental evidence and references which will enable the
students and research workers to obtain information quickly when
necessary. The book is useful to students of animal sciences,
teachers and scientists of animal nutrition discipline, personnel
of feed industry, field veterinarians, animal husbandry extension
workers and progressive animal farmers.
Acquiring knowledge about different aspects of entomology is of
vital importance in adopting appropriate measures for the control
of pests and also for utilizing the beneficial insects for the
benefits of man. This book deals with the basic concepts of
entomology, which include: - Morphology, anatomy, adaptation and
classification of insects, especially the parasitic ones, which do
harm to plants, livestock and even to man. Economic role of insects
with special reference to productive ones such as, honeybee, silk
worm and lac insect as well as beneficial ones such as,
parasitoids, predators pollinators etc. Pest management that covers
usage of various plant protection chemicals, plant protection
equipments, toxicology of pesticides, compatibility of pesticides
etc. Non-insect pests viz., nematodes and mites, their economic
role and control measures. The text is substantiated with many
fine, hand-drawn figures and illustrations that will help better
understanding of the text. The book, which is primarily intended
for the undergraduate students of agriculture, will be of use to
the postgraduate students of agriculture, to the officials working
in the department of agriculture, especially those involved in
plant protection work and also to the elite public who are
interested in scientific agriculture.
Today, nutraceuticals have been recognized as any natural product,
food or dietary supplement that provides medical or health benefits
including the prevention of diseases. Keeping these aspects in
view, the book covers different types of Nutraceuticals used in
livestock and poultry, their role, mode of application, advantages
and disadvantages if any. In 1, the concepts of feeding
nutraceuticals have been discussed and classified into several
groups. 2 presents feeding of antibiotics to poultry and livestock
species and how it has been gradually replaced by different feed
additives preferentially called as nutraceuticals. 3 to 8 deals
with different nutraceuticals often fed to poultry and livestock
like probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, organic acids, fatty acids
and phytobiotics. The s introduce and classify the corresponding
nutraceutical agents and then present a detail discussion on its
efficacy as a feed ingredient, mode of action, specific rate of
inclusion in the diet.
Biochemical methods are used in all branches of biological science
including agriculture. Biochemical aspect is an integral part of
plant physiology and this aspect is used to explain nearly all the
phenomenon of physiological aspect of plant and/or crop. Technology
and Methods for Biochemical Aspects of Plant Physiology is mainly
intended for Post Graduate students and Researchers of Universities
and of different Research Institutes. As it covers a broad range of
subjects on the basic as well as the practical aspects of
biochemical part of Plant Physiology, it is likely that it will be
also useful for any student attending different theoretical or
practical Plant Physiology as well as Biochemistry courses
Advances in Agronomy, Volume 156, continues to be recognized as a
leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in
agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by
leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects
covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abundant subject
matter addressed by this long-running serial.
Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems explains the causative
factors of climate change related to agriculture, soil and plants,
and discusses the relevant resulting mitigation process.
Agricultural ecosystems include factors from the surrounding areas
where agriculture experiences direct or indirect interaction with
the plants, animals, and microbes present. Changes in climatic
conditions influence all the factors of agricultural ecosystems,
which can potentially adversely affect their productivity. This
book summarizes the different aspects of vulnerability, adaptation,
and amelioration of climate change in respect to plants, crops,
soil, and microbes for the sustainability of the agricultural
sector and, ultimately, food security for the future. It also
focuses on the utilization of information technology for the
sustainability of the agricultural sector along with the capacity
and adaptability of agricultural societies under climate change.
Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems incorporates both
theoretical and practical aspects, and serves as base line
information for future research. This book is a valuable resource
for those working in environmental sciences, soil sciences,
agricultural microbiology, plant pathology, and agronomy.
This book has been written for the under-graduate students of Dairy
Technology course being offered by different Dairy Science Colleges
and various Agricultural and Deemed Universities across the
country.
This fully revised and updated second edition contains updated
information on working of different sub-assemblies that make a
tractor. Uses of tractor for various agricultural and non
agricultural operations are vividly described. Besides, updates are
also incorporated on various implements, equipment and machinery
developed in India for different agricultural operations, viz.,
land preparation, sowing/planting, weeding, plant protection,
harvest, threshing, post harvest and agro-processing. Information
on agriculture related sections like special tools and equipment
used in horticulture, water lifting devices, calibration of seed
drills has also been given.The first edition was widely used as a
standard reference book for graduate students in agricultural
engineering and regular engineering colleges. The present edition
would also serve the same purpose and can be used as a ready
reference for the teaching staff in educational institutions and
testing institutions, extension workers, scientists and farmers.
The book is purely a text book for the undergraduate students of
extension education in colleges. This is based on the syllabus of
first year agriculture students. This will help the students for
the NET and JRF examinations. The book consists of six s mainly
dealing with the basics of extension education, community
development, rural development, and important rural as well as
community development programmes as per the syllabus. Besides, some
frontier areas of extension are also discussed in the book.
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