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"Nature has gifted man with trees for his sustainable livelihood.
Trees are an integral part of any landscape. Apart from beautifying
our surroundings, trees are used functionally to improve the
quality of environment particularly in urban areas, where the
environment is degrading at a faster rate. The significance of
growing trees is widely understood in recent days. The book on
'Flowering Trees' begins with describing India's heritage in
growing trees, the spiritual and religious significance of trees
and role of trees in indigenous landscaping and sacred groves,
where their main function is conservation of biodiversity. The
functional values of trees in modern landscaping such as to reduce
glare, climate modification, pollution control, their ecological
value and various uses for aesthetic purposes are dealt with in
detail in this book. Avenue planting is also described in detail.
Principles and designs for planting trees, methods of planting,
cultural practices, pruning, problems in tree growing and various
methods to overcome them are also described. The psychological
effects of plants on human beings and the astrological significance
of trees are discussed in this book. The book includes detailed
descriptions of ornamental, economic and medicinal trees. Separate
s on trees for Bonsai and renewable energy are also included in
this book."
The book is a classic covering flowers used in decoration of
houses, offices, restaurants, hospitals and private places of rest
and relaxation. For nature lovers, it is a paradise of colours,
forms and shapes. Fragrant flowers, flowers for bouquet making,
flowers for essences and bonsai are narrated to the enchantment of
students and scholars as well. There are 21 s dealing with general
topics in flower trade, standards, markets and global demand and
supply. The specific s deal elaborately anthuriums, carnations,
china aster, chrysanthemums, gerbera, gladiolus, helicorneas,
jasmine, marigold, orchids, roses and tube roses. An exhaustive on
new cut flowers narrates recent introductions .The Japanese Bonsai
is dealt in exquisite style. Research and development in this
sector are separately dealt with. Future prospects, trends and
globalised flower marketing are written for use of floriculturists.
Modern technology of protected growing of flowers is informative.
All the flowers indicated in the book are presented in colour
photograph forms as well.
Scientific Perspectives of Tea Plant Horticulture and Productivity
is a complete, step-by-step guide on how to maximize tea plant
growth, yield and quality. Chapters focus on the methods of
cultivation, soil and water management, plant physiology, plant
protection and weed control, problems from pollution and climate
change, and eco-friendly remedial actions. This is an essential
read for plant biologists and tea horticulturalists as the tea
industry is struggling due to high production costs, changing
climates and diminishing plant yields, with countries in Asia
declaring the industry at 'crisis point.' Horticulturalists need
solutions to problems with plant productivity, quality, stress
management and eco-friendly cultivation practices. There have been
several technological advances in the field and horticulturalists
need guidance on how best to implement new technologies, hence the
importance of this new resource.
Nitric Oxide in Plant Biology: An Ancient Molecule with Emerging
Roles is an extensive volume which provides a broad and detailed
overview of Nitric Oxide (NO) in plant biology. The book covers the
entirety of the crucial role NO plays in the plant lifecycle, from
the regulation of seed germination and growth to synthesis,
nitrogen fixation and stress response. Beginning with NO production
and NO homeostasis, Nitric Oxide in Plant Biology goes on to cover
a variety of NO roles, with a focus on NO signalling, crosstalk and
stress responses. Edited by leading experts in the field and
featuring the latest research from laboratories from across the
globe, it is a comprehensive resource of interest to students and
researchers working in plant physiology, agriculture,
biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical and food industries.
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