Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
The Indian Journal of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Author: Indian Journal of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Author: The Indian Journal of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Author: The Indian Journal of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Author: Mutation Breeding in Chickpea:
Author: IMRAN KozgarPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110374250
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The book by M. Imran Kozgar aims to cover the problems of mutation breeding in pulse crops in the light of issues related to food insecurity and malnutrition, which according to FAO are the major threats at the present time. So far the research on induction of mutation in pulse crops is negligible compared to cereal crops, though the pulse crops and especially the chickpea are the largest grown crops in India. The main objective of the book is to reveal and explore the possibility of inducing genetic variability in early generations of mutated chickpea, describe the positive aspects of mutagenic treatments, evaluate the content of mineral elements (iron, manganese, zinc and copper) and physiological parameters of isolated high yielding mutant lines. The author hopes that his book will help to advance studies on pulse crops, and that in the long term it will help to reduce the food insecurity and malnutrition problems presently persisting in various developing countries, including India.
Biology and Breeding of Food Legumes
Author: Aditya PratapPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 184593766X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. These crops also play an important role in low-input agricultural production systems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Despite systematic and continuous breeding efforts through conventional methods, substantial genetic gains have not been achieved. With the rise in demand for food legumes/pulses and increased market value of these crops, research has focused on increasing production and improving the quality of pulses for both edible and industrial purposes. "Biology and Breeding of Food Legumes" covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology and also recent developments made through biotechnological intervention.
1000 Selected Journals in Agricultural and Related Subjects
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Lentil
Author: Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845934881
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
The lentil is a crop primarily grown in the developing world. It has the ability to use water efficiently and grow in marginal environments as well as being high in protein. This title includes chapters that outline improvements in production, such as water and soil nutrient management, agronomy, mechanization, and weed management.
General Plant Breeding
Author: A.R. DabholkarPublisher: Concept Publishing Company
ISBN: 9788180692420
Category : Plant breeding
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Cowpea in India
Author: D. KumarPublisher: Scientific Publishers
ISBN: 9387741532
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Cowpea an important food legume, is adapted to wide ranges of soil and rainfall situations, hence, cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is the crop of low and high rainfall regions, grown particularly as a mixed/inter crop for various-purposes. Cowpea is an ancient source of food, forage, fodder, vegetable, certain snacks, cover crop and an important component of cropping system. The crop has been investigated for its varied aspects to make it more productive, useful, sustenance, source of organic food and the crop of common masses. The information so generated is scattered, unsystematic and not readily available at a place. It is desired that research results of various aspects generated in India are collected, compiled and systematically arranged so as to draw viable and valuable conclusion by the intended users and planners. In view of this, present compilation "Cowpea in India" represents a treasure of scientific information by reputed researchers throughout the country. The compilation comprises fourteen chapters devoted to plant improvement, crop husbandry, resistance towards abiotic stresses, genetic resources of quantitative and qualitative nature, plant protection, soil nematodes, forage aspects, uses, vegetable purposes etc. The book it is hoped would be of great use and help to those concerned with all over cowpea advancement and development in one way or other.