This book emphasizes on cutting-edge next-generation smart plant breeding approaches for maximizing the use of genomic resources generated by high-throughput genomics in the post-genomic era. Through this book the readers would learn about the recent development in the genomic approaches such as genotype by sequencing (GBS) for genomic analysis (SNPs, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism), whole-genome re-sequencing (WGRS) and RNAseq for transcriptomic analysis (DEGs, Differentially Expressed Genes). To maximize the genetic gains in the cereal/food crops, the book covers topics on transgenic breeding, genome editing, high-throughput phenotyping, reliable/precision phenotyping and genomic information-based analysis. In the era of climate change and the ever-increasing population, food security and nutritional security are the primary concern of plant breeders, growers, and policymakers to address the UN’s sustainable development goals. Chapters of this book cohere around these goals and covers techniques such as (QTL mapping, association studies, candidate gene identification), omics, RNAi [through micro RNA (miRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA) and artificial micro RNA (amiRNA)]. It also covers other genomic techniques like antisense technology, genome editing (CRISPR/cas9, base editing) and epigenomics that assist the crop improvement programmes to fulfil the UNs sustainable development goals. It explores the influence of rapidly available sequencing data assisting in the next generation breeding programmes. This volume is a productive resource for the students, researchers, scientists, teachers, public and private sector stakeholders involved in the genetic enhancement of cereal crops.

1. Integrates the international norms for planning and designing of Healthcare Facilities into the developing country setting. 2. A useful read for MD, PhD, DNB, MHA, MBA students of Hospital Administration along with Hospital Engineers, Architects and Project Consultants. 3. Explains the broad aspects of design interpretation that are essential for meeting the functional and cultural requirements, and limited resources of developing countries.

1. Integrates the international norms for planning and designing of Healthcare Facilities into the developing country setting. 2. A useful read for MD, PhD, DNB, MHA, MBA students of Hospital Administration along with Hospital Engineers, Architects and Project Consultants. 3. Explains the broad aspects of design interpretation that are essential for meeting the functional and cultural requirements, and limited resources of developing countries.

This book dispenses a comprehensive coverage of up-to-date account of genomics and genome editing enriched smart plant breeding approaches for enhancing genetic gains in vegetable crops in the post-genomics era. The main focus of the present volume is to illuminate the applications of new techniques evolved in the post-genomics era. The techniques covered are high-throughput sequencing of DNA and RNA, genome editing, epigenetics and epigenomics, genotype by sequencing (GBS), QTL-seq and RNA-seq for transcriptome analysis. Vegetables are the important component of healthy diet, source of energy and hold a promising position in building up a strong immunity. Zero hunger and attaining the food and nutritional security is the top priority of United Nations development goals. Smart breeding of food and vegetable crops to fight the challenges ahead in sustainable manner by keeping the harmony with nature is an important approach to fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). This edited book highlights the modern results in smart vegetable breeding in the post genomics era and forecasts crucial areas of future needs. It is an important reference for the, readers, students, researchers, scientists in academia and research industries to provide them comprehensive information of innovative approaches for crop improvement in the post-genomics era and in the era of and climate change. Even the readers, academia, social activists, and others fond of reading will get a fair idea of journey travelled so far and future roadmap for fighting the challenges ahead to meet the sustainable development goals.

Sudden spurt in number of cases of harmful side effects of synthetic drugs reported have created a radical change in perception and interest of people; creating a favorable tilt towards Global Trade in Herbal Medicine. WHO in one its recent publications states that about eighty per cent of the world population relies on traditional medicines, largely plant based, for their primary health care needs. It estimates the present size of global market for herbal based medicines to be approx. US $ 60 billion and projects, as witnessed by present trend, that same is expected to touch the volume of US $ 5 trillion by 2050. The monograph contains detailed facts and their analysis in context to market overview, global trade, WTO and its impact on herbal medicine trade, regulatory provisions and suggestions on promotional strategies for export of herbal medicines in global perspective. The same has also been analyzed and presented in Indian context, supported by a quantum of data both primary & secondary] presented in tables, besides deliberation on challenges and constraints being faced by Indian Medicinal Plant Industries and possible strategies to overcome them.