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Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Stevia an introduction. 2. Agronomy and post harvest processing. 3. Phyto chemistry and physiology of Stevia. 4. Properties. 5. A natural healthy sweetener and dietary supplement. 6. Toxicology. 7. Uses and forms of use. 8. Present status. Bibliography. Stevia is blessing to the world. This small miracle plant is consumed by the many people of the world and from last 1 500 years. The people from South America and United States are using this plant for a decade. It has potential to provide numerous miracles for the improvement of human health in mankind and is confirmed in numerous investigations. Recently there is a growing demand by the consumers through out the world. In Japan Stevia is used extensively they have banned artificial sweeteners. Every year a huge quantity of Stevia is imported from China to Japan. In Canada it has a great demand and markets. Various products in different forms are being sold in American markets. Many food recipes are available for preparations of delicious food and cookies in USA. Stevia represents a new opportunity for researchers and farmers alike. A great deal of information relating to production practices and disease control is required to optimize its annual production including use of herbicide and fungicides optimum planting and harvest times fertilizer recommendations. Since markets exist for Stevia now production and optimization must occur in parallel. The production of remarkably high levels of one class of secondary metabolite is of significant interest for chemists bio chemists and geneticists and may prove to be a foundation for the production of new metabolites in the future. Safety issues of Stevia for human consumption remains controversial there is a clear need for further experimentation with respect to the metabolic fate of steviol glycosides. Stevia has excellent capacities in alleviation such as diseases blood pressure blood sugar diabetes stomach problems toothache skin diseases etc. Therefore Stevia is really a gift and blessing of nature to the mankind. There is a great necessity of promotion of this miracle plant in India at present in several research institutes have shown its potentiality. Dr. R.K. Maiti has used Stevia powder regularly and found that it has potential to provide vigour and strength to body both physically and mentally. In future Stevia will be the safest most problem free sweetener in food and beverage and a wonderful hailing agent of several diseases. Research needs to be directed in several areas such as identification of adequate varieties that can be established from seed development of seed based agro techniques proper harvesting and drying procedures for efficient mechanization development of efficient seed technology identification of appropriate post harvest processing procedures natural products of reliable quality. 178 pp. …

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Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. About the crop. 2. Genetic resources. 3. Seeds Germination and seedling establishment. 4. Vegetative and reproductive growth. 5. Cultural practices an productivity. 6. Physiological basis of crop growth and productivity. 7. Mineral nutrition. 8. Biotic factors affecting crop growth and productivity. 9. Food and feed science in pearl millet. 10. Pearl millet breeding biochemistry and biotechnology. 11. General comments. Literature (relevant). Index. There is great necessity of the management of crop plants which can solve the great problem of food in the arid and semi arid regions and can adapt and produce in these conditions. The common names of peal millets are Pennisetum typhoides (Burm) Stapf and Hubb and Pennisetum glaucum (L.) Br. The actual name P. Americanum is given by clusias. Pearl millet is of African origin and domesticated. According to Vavilov pearl millet is originated in Ethiopia. Murdock put forward its origin in Africa near Niger river. The great diversity is found in West African regions South of Sahara desert and Sahel regions. Pearl millet is sown in the arid and semiarid tropical regions with annual temperature ranging from 18 to 35oC precipitations of 200 600 mm per year under rainfed situations. The poor distribution frequency and duration of precipitation generates severe drought which affect the grain yield and forage. Pearl millet has capacity to produce under these conditions compared to other traditional crops. The improvement of pearl millet and other minor cereals are potential sources of food has been appreciated in these regions compared to other crops similar to rice wheat and maize in developed countries. In Africa India China Korea Japan the millets are cultivated abundantly for human and animal food in the arid and semiarid regions under rainfed conditions. Owing to increasing populations and the greater demand of food it is a great necessity to incorporate the crop species for better adaptation to the stress situations such as high temperature drought poor fertile salinity alkalinity of soils. The present book pretend to contribute an extensive research review during the last decade on various disciplines of pearl millet starting from origin crop physiology to biotechnology. The book aims to serve as a major source of information for the students researchers farmers and producers to know about research advances on capsicum sciences made by the scientists throughout the world. 218 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Commercial importance. 2. Variability in plant type in chilli. 3. Genetic resources. 4. Seed germination and seedling establishment. 5. Vegetative and reproductive growth. 6. Physiological basis of crop growth and productivity. 7. Mineral nutrition. 8. Effect of biotic factors on production and quality. 9. Food value of capsicum pepper (Capsicum Spp.). 10. Biochemistry and biotechnology. References. Index. The chilli (Capsicum Spp.) pepper is an important condiment of high commercial value and also medicinal values containing antioxidant properties anti cancerous and many other properties. It occupies an important place in the human culture since pre history in many countries. Capsicum is well known in the pre historic Mexican culture such as Aztecs and Olmecas. Capsicum belongs to the family Solanacease possessing 10 species. Originating in the new world the crop has spread to different corners of the world. Different species are cultivated in several countries of the world. In U.S.A most commercial pepper cultivars belong to C. capsicum. Most of the US supply is produced in New Mexico California and Texas. Both fresh and dried products are used in trade. Mexico exports more than 98% of fresh peppers to USA Pakistan India China and Spain. The fruit of Capsicum annuum belongs to Longum group which is popularly know as red pepper paprika or capsicum. The fruit of Capsicum grossum has mild flavour called sweet pepper and is also a source of spice. The ripe fruit of Capsicum annum is also known as paprika. The dry powdered fruits are used in cooking to give mild flavour and red colour. The fruit quality is determined in terms of nutrient contents of B P Fe Mg Si Mn Al Ca and Cu. Several books on Capsicum are available in the market on specific aspects but a book is rare which contains various aspects starting from taxonomy. The present book discusses advances in Capsicum during the past decade. The authors felt the necessity for compiling extensively reviewed aspects in a single book the world wide research advances on various subjects of Capsicum. This book covers a variety of subjects starting from origin breeding and genetics physiology production techniques biotic and abiotic stress factors food science to biotechnology and biochemistry in a cohesive manner. In the third world where capsicum cultivation and research is proceeding at a rapid pace the scientist get access to current science. Libraries are poorly funded and computer facilities are negligible not permitting website consultation. The authors strongly feel this book will fulfill their desires. The book aims to serve as a teaching guide a rich sources of information for the students and researchers as for farmers and producers about the most research advances on capsicum sciences made by the scientists throughout the world. The professors and researchers can update their knowledge and research trends on the subjects in various disciplines. 244 pp. …

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Condizione: New. pp. xvi + 307.

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Contents 1 About The Crop a Introduction 2 Genetic Resources a Phyllogeny Origin and Domestication b Genetic Diversity i Studies on other Species of Pennisetum 3 Seeds Germination And Seedling Eastablishment a Seeds b Biotechnology of Seed Characteristics c Seed Germination d Seedling Emergence and Establishment e Seedling Establishment 4 Vegetative And Reproductive Growth a Vegetative Growth i Drymatter ii Root System b Reproductive Growth c Phenology i Yield Components 5 Cultural Practcies And Productivity a Soil Preparation b Sowing Date c Fertilization d Intercropping e Weed Control f Productivity i Studies on the Use and Cultural Practices of other Pennisetum spp 6 Physiological Basis Of Crop Growth And Productivity a Biochemistry b Physiology i Photosynthesis 1 Light 2 Temperature 3 Chlorophyll 4 Photosynthesis ii Abiotic Stress Factors 1 Drought 2 Biotechnology of Drought Tolerance in Pearl Millet 3 Salinity 4 Research Advances in Salinity Tolerance in Pearl Millet ICRISAT 5 Ameriolative Function 6 Effect 7 Biochemical Changes 8 Variation and Selection 7 Mineral Nutrition a Nitrogen N i Azospirillum b Sulfur S c Phosphorus P d Potassium K e Nutrient Management 8 Biotic Factors Affecting Crop Growth And Productivity a Weeds b Insect Pest Problems on Pearl Millet Distribution and Nature of Damage i Flour Beetle ii Stem Borer iii Chinch Bugs c Nematode 1 Planting Date 2 Infester Rows 3 Artificial or No Choice Technique d Diseases i Downy Mildew Sclerospora graminicola 1 Characterization 2 Inoculations 3 Response 4 Control Measures 5 Resistance 6 Biotechnology ii Rust Puccinia substriata iii Stalk Rot 1 Smut Moesziomyces penicillariae iv Leaf Spot 1 Control Measures 9 Food And Feed Science In Pearl Millet a Food Composition b Food Quality c Food Processing and Preparation d Digestibility e Food Storage f Grain and Fodder for Animals i Productivity of Fodder ii Grains used as Feed for Animals 1 Goats 2 Pigs 3 Buffalo 4 Broiler Chickens 5 Laying Hen iii Fodder 1 Beef Heifers g Other Pennisetum spp i P purpuream 1 Morphology Agronomy and Growth 2 Growth and Productivity 3 Nutritional Composition 4 Animal Nutrition ii Pennisetum clndestinum iii Pennisetum macrourum iv Pennisetum orientale 10 Pearl Millet Breeding Biochemistry And Biotechnology a Breeding Aproach in Pearl Millet Pennisetum glaucum L i Cytology ii Breeding Approachs 1 Farmers Management iii Male Sterility b Heterosis i Diallel Crossing ii Interspecific Hybridization 1 Breeding for Disease Resistance c Biochemistry and Biotechnology i Biochemistry ii Biotechnology 1 Drought Resistance d Other Species i Pennisetum ciliare 1 In Vitro Tissue Culture 11 General Comments a Genetic Resource Phylogeny and Evolution b Seed Characteristics Seedling Emergence and Establishment c Vegetative and Reproductive Growth and Productivity d Cultural Practices e Physiological basis of Crop Growth f Salinity g Mineral Nutrition i Biotic factors Affecting Pearl Millet Growth and Productivity h Pearl Millet Food and Feed Quality i Biotechnology and Breeding 12 Literature Relevant 13 IndexThere is great necessity of the management of crop plants which can solve the great problem of food in the arid and semi-arid regions and can adapt and produce in these conditions The common names of pearl millets are Pennisetum typhoides Burm Stapf and Hubb and Pennisetum glaucum L Br The actual name P americanum is given by Clusias Pearl millet is of African origin and domesticated According to Vavilov pearl millet is originated in Ethiopia Murdock put forward its origin in Africa near Niger river The great diversity is found in West African regions South of Sahara desert and Sahel regionsPearl millet is sown in the arid and semiarid tropical regions with annual temperature ranging from 18 to 35° C precipitations of 200-600 mm per year under rainfed situations The poor distribution frequency and duration of precipitation generates severe drought which affect the grain yield and forage Pearl millet has.…

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Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents 1. Seed physical characteristics and chemical composition of sunflower. 2. Germination and seedling establishment. 3. Growth development and productivity in sunflower. 4. Physiological basis of crop growth and productivity. 5. Cultural practices. 6. Sunflower an encounter with biotic factors that causes yield loss. 7. Research advances in sunflower breeding. 8. Food and oil science technology in sunflower. 9. Sunflower biochemistry and biophysics.10. Biotechnology and molecular biology of sunflower. Subject index. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the few crop species that originated in North America (most originated in the fertile crescent Asia or South or Central America). It was probably a camp follower of several of the western native American tribes who domesticated the crop (possibly 1000 BC) and then carried it eastward and southward of North America. The first Europeans observed sunflower cultivated in many places from Southern Canada to Mexico. Sunflower was probably first introduced to Europe through Spain and spread through Europe as a curiosity until it reached Russia where it was readily adapted. Selection for high oil in Russia began in 1860 and was largely responsible for increasing oil content from 28% to almost 50%. The high oil lines from Russia were reintroduced into the U.S. after World War II which rekindled interest in the crop. However it was the discovery of the male sterile and restorer gene system that made hybrids feasible and increased commercial interest in the crop. Production of sunflowers subsequently rose dramatically in the Great plains states as marketers found new niches for the seeds as an oil crop a birdseed crop and as a human snack food. Production in these regions in the 1980s has declined mostly because of low prices but also due to disease insect and bird problems. Sunflower acreage is now moving westward into dryer regions however 85% of the North American sunflower seed is still produced in North and South Dakota and Minnesota. The present book research advances in sunflower includes articles related to various aspects of sunflower like Germination and seedling establishment growth and development and productivity in sunflower physiological basis of crop growth and productivity cultural practices sunflower an encounter with biotic factors that causes yield loss research advances in sunflower breeding food and oil science technology in sunflower sunflower biochemistry and biophysics and biotechnology and molecular biology of sunflower. The authors for different topics of this volume were chosen based on their expertise in the subject. They have their credit for active engagement in research with strong record of publications too. They are highly competent to synthesize a complete contemporary review of the relevant areas. The conviction was to produce a complete wide ranging review of the topic with the help of their involvement and interest in the subject of course without any compromise. The arrangement of the chapters is aimed to describe first the fundamental and basic issues of sunflower. After anchoring the reader's interest convincingly care is taken to navigate his interest into the applied aspects of the science and help him to obtain a wide yet deep knowledge about the subject. This book is self reliant record since all the salient features are extensively covered in an elaborate and self explanatory manner. This book as a treasured record for students of seed technology agriculture botany and life sciences not to speak of the scientists and the academicians. 512 pp. …

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