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tables, figs (illustrator). Contents Preface About the book About the authors 1 Introduction 2 Uses 3 Chemical composition 4 Area and distribution 5 Soil and climate 6 Botany and morphology 7 Improvement 8 Varietal wealth Bibliography Relevant photograph Subject indexA full documentation of researches on chemical composition botany and morphology improvement planting propagation agro-technique pest and disease management harvesting quality attributes processing export potential and future thrust of bael has been discussed thoroughly and scientifically 104 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. Foreword. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. History. 3. Materials and methods. 4. Systematic study. 5. Ethnobotany. 6. Chemical composition. 7. Summary and conclusions. Minor Millets of Tribal Area represents a unique biodiversity component in the agriculture and food security system in the tribal area. This book highlights systematic study ethnobotany and chemical composition of minor millets and related wild grasses. Book is well illustrated and makes field identification of grasses easy. Both scientific and local name make identification further easy. Language is easy to understand. Indexing is extensive and useful to refer things quickly. Botanists Agriculturists biochemists forest department tribal research and development department national and international educational institute may be benefited by this treatise. 160 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents About the book. About the authors. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Conceptual basis and perceptions of rural transformation. 3. Scope of rural transformation in India. 4. Scenario of Indian agriculture (emerging issues and development strategies). 5. Evaluation of rural transformation strategies in India. 6. Conclusion. 7. Notes. 8. Appendices. Bibliography. Subject index. After surpassing the twin stages of agriculture sector viz. food security based agriculture till the advent of Green Revolution and self sufficiency in food crops after the Green Revolution India's modern agriculture is at present specialized agriculture to some extend poised towards commercial entrepreneurial agriculture besides facing multiple concerns and challenges. This is necessary but not a sufficient condition in achieving rapid rural transformation in the country. It calls for an urgent need for new initiatives to revive and rejuvenate Indian agriculture from subsistence to commercial farming and also to transform the life of vulnerable section of the rural people from mere poverty to near prosperity through adoption of innovative thinking and yield augmented technologies with cost effective approach. The present book provides comprehensive study of agricultural strategies / technologies being adopted in India and abroad and their impact on rural economy including problems and prospects to evince rural transformation. Success stories have been incorporated which serve as an imperative for the planners and policy makers to make effective policies and programmes in future to bring out economic growth of the entire nation in general and rapid rural transformation in particular. 168 pp.

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Hardbound. Zustand: As New. Reprint. Contents Preface. 1. Extension education. 2. Rural development programmes in India. 3. Rural sociology. 4. Communication. 5. Teaching learning process. 6. Programme planning and evaluation. 7. Rural leadership. List of agricultural universities. Abbreviations. Glossary. References. 128 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. Prologue. 1. Methodology. 2. Profile of TSP area and child labourers. 3. Working condition migration pattern and bonded child labour. 4. Earning expenditure pattern and reasons of child labour. 5. Epilogue. Bibliography. The book is based on an in depth study of the problem of child labour in T.S.P. area of Rajasthan. The developed countries have solved to a great extent the problem of child labour. But in India the socio economic needs of the families send their children to work for greater flow of income. These very young children found working as labourers. 192 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Ethephon and Sprouting of Sugarcane buds. 3. Ethephon and winter sprouting of Ratoon. 4. Tillering, biomass and cane metabolism. 5. Control of flowering by Ethephon. 6. Ethephon and sucross accumulation. 7. Advancement of cane maturity. 8. Ethephon and stand-over sugarcane. 9. Ethephon and Drought resistance. 10. Ethephon and gene regulation in sugarcane. 11. Future strategies. 12. References. Index. Ethephon: Impact on sugarcane physiology and sugar productivity, is a comprehensive compendium covering different chapters viz., introduction, mode of action, the role of ethephon in sprouting, tillering, biomass production, improving cane quality during early season, quality sustenance during late crushing, sprouting of winter initiated rations, inhibition of flowering, changes in gene expression and improving drought resistance. Book also includes informative visuals illustrating the effects of ethephon on sugarcane root and shoot growth and bud sprouting.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. About the book. About the authors. 1. General scenario of Green House Gas emission from agriculture and their mitigation. 2. Analytical and atmospheric chemistry of Green House Gases. 3. Gas Chromatography Principle and applications. 4. Green House Gases and climate change. 5. Introduction to GIS and GPS. 6. Microbiology and biochemistry of Greenhouse Gas Emission. 7. Green House Gases relationship with weather parameters harmful effects and their mitigation. 8. Assessment and mitigation of nitrous oxide and methane emissions from agricultural soils of India. 9. Fabrication of a laboratory devices to draw gases from incubated soil. 10. Influence of topography and relief on Green House Gas emission. 11. Collection and analysis of biogas from biogas plant. 12. Green House Gas Emission from biogas plants and their utilization in present day agriculture. 13. Green House Gas Emission from ruminant animals and mitigation techniques. 14. Green House Gas Emission under fish culture and their mitigation. 15. Influence of tillage practices on Green House Gas Emission and their mitigation. 16. Green House Gases and global warming. 17. Air pollutants on vegetable production. 18. Green House Gas Emission and their mitigation through forestry and agro forestry interventions. 19. Response of plants to air pollution and Green House Gases. Subject index. The human activities are changing the concentration of naturally occurring Green House Gases in the environment. These gases are generally long enough lived in the atmosphere very widely dispersed in the environment and warm up climate globally. The increase in food production may also increase the Green House Gas Emission. Therefore before an alarming situation arise the techniques for the reduction in the emission of Green House Gases from agriculture sector without reducing its production potential should be developed. In this context the present book is an effort to understand the current status of Green House Gases in the atmosphere. This book primarily deals about Green House Gas Emission from agricultural sectors like horticulture vegetables forests fisheries livestock etc. with their biochemistry and microbiology in spite of their meteorological relationship. Subsequently it also deals with the appropriate methods to mitigate their ill effects. Further the analytical methods for collection and analysis of these gases has also been discussed. The chapters in this book have been contributed by eminent researchers and scientists engaged in basic and applied research of their specialized fields. Therefore importance of this book has been increased for the scientists researchers teachers extension workers students and farmers. 128 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Soil resource evaluation. 3. Remote sensing. 4. Soil classification. 5. Soil productivity constraints. 6. Assessment of irrigation water quality. References. The book Soil Resource Inventory and Management of Problematic Soils cover almost all the significant aspects in six different chapters. One of the primary objectives of this book is to provide comprehensive information on methods of land evaluation and problem soils. This book has been prepared based on undergraduate course of Soil Science Syllabi of Agricultural Universities of India. It covers different types and methods of soil resource inventory classification based on soil taxonomy and land evaluation methods for scientific land use planning. An attempt has been made to include remote sensing for inventorying mapping of soils and its applications in agriculture. The chapter 5 defines the characteristics of physical and chemical oriented soil problem and remedial measures to regain the quality of soil back to its original or normal productivity form. The concentration and composition of dissolved constituents in a water determine its quality for irrigation purpose. The last chapter 6 forms an important supplement to evaluate the quality of irrigation water for agriculture based on various criteria. This textbook will be useful not only to the undergraduate students but also to the Scientists of Agricultural Universities. 184 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. About the book. 1. Introduction. 2. Guidelines for watershed development programme (GOI). 3. Methodologies in selection and surveys. 4. Soil and water conservation methods. 5. Watershed activities. 6. Hydrological studies. 7. Development of greenery. 8. Participation of people. 9. Status of biophysical and socio economic factors. 10. Epilogue. Bibliography. About the authors. Subject index. Government of India launched a watershed development programme during the year 1983 84 with an objective to develop natural resources viz. land water vegetation and productivity of crops in addition to improvement of standard of living of the people. Based on the experience gained during 1983 90 the Watershed Development Programme has been expanded further to cover larger areas. Government of India through its Ministries of Agriculture Rural Development forestry managed the Watershed Development Programme in India. Further it was allotted even to non governmental organizations under the policy of government and private partnership so as to execute the works more effectively. However NGOs concentrated on water resource development so as to improve the irrigated area for improving the livelihood security of rural people on watershed basis unlike government departments which concentrated on overall development of natural resources and agriculture production. There are number of books covering watershed development programmes written by many authors. Hence an attempt is made to cover all aspects of watershed so as to observe and judge the effectiveness and efficiency of the watersheds based on the development of natural resources agriculture and socio economic conditions. Thus many points are covered in this book. 200 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. Health the essence of life. Guidelines for good health. I. Normal dietetics 1. Adulthood. 2. Pregnancy. 3. Lactation. 4. Infancy. 5. Childhood i. Preschool. ii. School age. 6. Adolescent. 7. Elderly. II. Physical fitness 8. Energy. 9. Physical fitness. 10. Exercise. 11. Aerobics. 12. Yoga. 13. Stress and its management. 14. Dieting too difficult to follow. III. Clinical dietetics 15. Weight management i. Obesity. ii. Underweight. 16. Diabetes. 17. Hypertension. 18. Heart diseases. 19. Diarrhoea. 20. Constipation. 21. Peptic ulcer. 22. Jaundice. 23. Febrile disorders i. Typhoid. ii. Tuberculosis. 24. Cancer. 25. Living well with HIV/AIDS. 26. Oral health. 27. Nutrition in other conditions i. Nutritional anemia. ii. Lactose intolerance. iii. Skin and hair care. iv. Post menopausal syndrome. v. Osteoporosis. IV. Contemporary issues of health concerns 28. Fat. 29. Dietary fibre. 30. Water. 31. Antioxidants and free redicals. 32. Immunonutrition. 33. Vegetarianism. 34. Dietary supplements. Appendices 1. Abbreviations. 2. Recommended dietary allowances for Indians. 3. Some nutrient rich foods. 4. Acceptable and unacceptable quality in fresh vegetables. 5. Acceptable and unacceptable quality in fresh fruits. 6. Indian names of commonly used food stuffs. 7. Working in kitchen a better way. 8. Cooking essentials. 9. Expected height and weight for age. 10. Nomogram for determining BMI. 11. Suggested readings. 12. Subject index. Glossary. Nutrition stands at the forefront of the most discussed about topics today. The health conscious people across all sections of the society are clamouring for new ideas and answers to their nutrition related queries. This book has been written with the objective of disseminating a comprehensive knowledge of nutrition among the masses. The novel approach of presentation in the form of dietary tips do's and don'ts foods to be avoided and included along with pictorial depiction make it a unique and creative publication. There is a myriad of books available at the disposal of the readers but this book will prove to be an asset to nutritionists health professionals housewives and the student community. 224 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents 1. Role of women in fisheries an overview. 2. Bench mark survey of selected villages. 3. Socioeconomic status of fisher women. 4. Nutritional status of fisher women. 5. Nutritional status of pre school children. 6. Anthropometric measurements of fisher women and preschool children. 7. Clinical and nutritional status of women and preschool children. 8. Knowledge Aptitude and Practice (KAP) of nutrition health and hygiene fisher women. 9. Participation of women in post harvest fisheries sector. 10. Role model case studies of successful fisher women. References. Subject index. India has tremendous potential for developing coastal aquaculture and is now the sixth largest producer of fish in the world. In land fish production it receives the second position after China. The coastal fishermen have been one of the most vulnerable group among the poor in India. Their social exclusiveness on account of geographical separation and cultural isolation contributes to accentuation of penury. The seasonal character of their vocation and its hazardous implications coupled with uncertainty of catches casts shadow on their limited livelihood opportunities compounding its cascading effect on their poverty profile. Low level of literacy cripples their bargaining capacity in the trader dominant market thus depriving them of their legitimate price compensation for the risky endeavors in the marine environment. Fisher women often occupy marginal roles and live and work on the periphery of the centres of economic social and political power they tend to be especially vulnerable. The basic goal for women in fisheries development is to make them equal partners and productive and self reliant participants in the process of improving their own and their families nutritional and living standards and to enable them to realize their full potential as human beings in their own right as members of their family and community. Fisher women must be given the opportunity to acquire appropriate knowledge develop adequate skills and use appropriate technologies enabling them to make the greatest possible economic and social contribution. Present book incorporates authentic studies on various aspects narrated above which will go a long way in sound empowerment of fisher women. 152 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. History of medicinal plants. 2. Introduction to meditional plants. 3. Importance and scope for cultivation of meditional plants in India. 4. Current trend of meditional plants. 5. Export of meditional plants. 6. Export of phytochemicals. 7. Description of important meditional plants of India. 8. Brief description of some other meditional plant. 9. The potentially active compound of medicinal plants. 10. Buyer of medicinal plants. 11. Some important nurseries located in India. 12. Important seed processing companies of India. 13. Selected references. 14. Glossary. 15. Annexure 1. 16. Subject index. Medicinal Plants for Health and Wealth is a new and timely entry in the arena of medical science horticulture and Ayur Veda. This book provides fundamental information regarding medicinal plants and cure of many diseases. Valuable informations like description of the plants their chemical constituents part used and medicinal uses have been included in this book. The sketches of the described plants are given to help the readers to identify them correctly. This book is written in user friendly language. Hope the students of Botany Horticulture Ayurveda Pharmacy and medical science will find this handy reference of immense importance. 288 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. About the book. About the authors. 1. Prologue. 2. Review of literature. 3. Shift of the paradigm from transfer of technology to technology socialisation. 4. Research methodology. 5. Setting of the study. 6. Results and discussion. 7. Case study. 8. Epilogue. Bibliography. Subject index. The present process of technology transfer as followed in agriculture and allied sectors needs a hyphenation which could generate some conceptual inputs for designing out and alternative paradigm to overcome its profusely emitting limitations. In extension sciences right from sixties a good may volume of books have so fare come out to highlight the diffusion character of agricultural technology and in this academic cultivation a supply driven concept by and large has been followed. Researches and conceptualizations were scant to justify the other valuable responses to technology diffusion process like rejection discontinuance reinventions refinement's etc altogether could be termed as technological socialization process. This book the first of its kind in India brilliantly has landed on this novel area of technology socialization to recast the linear model of technology transfer concept. The output of the book would help the professional of medical sciences industrial applications agriculture and animal science professionals management personnel environmentalist and all kind of social science professionals including extension sciences. To the innovative researchers and academicians of social science pursuits this book has got tremendous heuristic value. The chapters of the book are well structured and sequence so that the readers can experienced a story telling effect. The book is the outcome of an arduous and relentless research work organized by the department of agricultural extension Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya to fillip the much needed area of creating alternative paradigm to what we call TOT Model (Transfer of Technology Model) the model which already ha started eliciting syndrome of withering and depletion. 296 pp.

tables (illustrator). Contents Preface 1 Introduction 2 Improvement 3 Plant propagation 4 Agro techniques 5 Crop diversification 6 Harvesting and yield 7 Post harvest technology 8 Marketing and economics 9 Plant protection 10 Future research needs References Subject index The 96 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Classification of spices. 2. Area and production of spices. 3. Export of Indian spices. 4. Biotechnology in spices. 5. Chilli. 6. Coriander. 7. Cuminum. 8. Black cumin. 9. Garlic. 10. Fenugreek. 11. Fennel. 12. Turmeric. 13. Black pepper. 14. Ginger. 15. Clove. 16. Celery. 17. Curry leaf. 18. Cinnamon. 19. Nutmeg. 20. Cardamom. Annexure. References. The association of spices and mankind is prehistoric and multifarious. They were used as curatives body toners preservatives contraception food additives flavoring and colouring agents cosmetics and so on. Spices are the most fascinating vegetation holding a significant position in human life. This mouth watering ingredient is an essential component of human food. The world had identified India as the Land of Spices which is the largest producer and exporter of spices. India is the biggest producer of black pepper the King of Spices and Cardamom the Queen of Spices. Thus it may not be out of place to designate India the capital of Spice Kingdom. Despite these facts we can not afford to become complacent. The spice world market is becoming tough due to challenges thrown by many other countries. Some of the threats are concerning high production quality production economical means of value addition etc. This necessaciates concerted efforts to sustain supremacy of India in spice production and export. The author has felt a great necessity of composite information on cultivation and post harvest management of spices which provoked him to write a book exclusively on spices assimilating the existing facts in simple language which it is hoped will swing back India in the international trade of spices. This book will definitely fulfill the cherished dream of aspirants like students researchers farmers and the entrepreneurs having interest in spices. 240 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Message/S.A. Patel and R.N. Sreenivas Gowda. Preface/S.S. Honnappagol. I. Pregnancy physiology and parturition 1. Obstetrical anatomy of domestic animals/V. Ramkrishna. 2. Endocrinology of pregnancy Parturition and induction of parturition/K. Krishna Swamy. 3. Management of neonatal diseases/N.A. Patil. II. Prepartum reproductive disorder 4. Embryonic losses and their management/M. Devaraj. 5. Fetal aberrations/A. Murugeppa. 6. Prepartum birth canal anomalies/R.G. Bijurkar. III. Periparturient reproductive disorders 7. Obstetrical procedures of livestock/N.M. Markandeya. 8. Dystocia and its management in cows and buffaloes/K. Venugopal Naidu. 9. Dystocia and its management in sheep goat dog and swine/P. Mohan. IV. Post Partum reproductive disorders 10. Retention of after birth and its management/M.K. Tandle. 11. Pharmacological basis of selection of antimicrobial agents in uterine infection/N. Prakash. 12. Management of inflammatory process of uterus/S.D. Sonwane. 13. Injuries of female reproductive tract/S.M. Usturge. 14. Periparturient of diseases of dairy animals leading to recumbency/Vivek R. Kasaralikar. V. Prevention of abortion 15. An overview on prevention of abortion in bovines and equines/N.A. Patil. 16. An overview on prevention of ovine caprine and porcine abortions/K. Ganesh Udupa. VI. Fertility augmentation and reproductive tract surgeries 17. Hormonal approaches for improvement of post partum period/S.S. Honnappagol. 18. Immunological approaches for augmentation of fertility/Y. Hari Babu. 19. Nutritional management of pre and post partum dairy animals/S. Mallikarjunappa. 20. Obstetrical anaesthesia and treatment of shock in animal/Dilipkumar. 21. Surgical procedures to treat dystocia/B.V. Shivaprakash. 22. Subject index. The present work a result of extensive research done by the authors and other research workers and recognizes the need for management and prevention of pre and post partum Reproductive Disorders of Livestock. This compendium consists of lectures delivered by the experts during the ICAR sponsored winter school conducted by the Department of Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics Veterinary College KVAFSU Nandinagar Bidar 585 401 from 1 10 2004 to 21 10 2005. The book is primarily meant to be a compendium for veterinarians students research scientists and teachers of veterinary science. 320 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 2nd Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. The phosphorus cycle. 2. Phosphate mineralizing and solubilizing microorganisms: I. Mineralisation of organic phosphorus. II. Phosphate solubilising microorganisms. 3. Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (VAM) biofertiliser. Selected reference. "Fertilizers have played a key role in the modernisation of Indian agriculture and in making the country self sufficient in food grain production. P is reported to be the limiting plant nutrient in soils and is considered to be the key to crop productivity. Most soils contain insoluble inorganic phosphates but they are of no use to crops unless they are solubilized. Much of the soluble phosphates applied to soils as fertilizers is fixed by the soil and rendered less available to plants. The long term application of P fertilizers has resulted in an accumulation of total soil P, most of which is poorly soluble. Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms (PSM) are capable of solubilizing tricalcium, aluminium and iron phosphates, as well as rock phosphate making the phosphorus present in the soil available to plants. Soils also contain organic phosphorus, which can be used by crops only if it is mineralized. Microorganisms play active part in the decomposition and mineralisation of organic matter and release of nutrients. Organisms that cause increases in plant available P in the soil system belong to a diversified group including bacteria, actinomycetes and several group of fungi. Huge investments would have to be made in fertilizer factories to meet growing demand of phosphatic fertilizers. The fertilizers so produced 224 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents Foreword. Preface. About the authors. About the book. 1. Media today. 2. Farm journalism for community development through print media. 3. Agricultural journalism a historical perspective. 4. Press and print media in India. 5. Farm journalism. 6. Farm magazines. 7. Development reporting. 8. Strong introductions in writing. 9. How to write a news story. 10. Measuring readability of popular articles. 11. Freelancing. The advent of green revolution in Indian in the mid sixties necessitated the publication of journals news papers periodicals etc. alongwith electronic media in regional languages for speedy dissemination of farm technology to the forming community extension functionaries and others engaged in agricultural development. All these media have played their valuable role in promoting scientific agriculture and rural development. Developmental schemes fail to a certain extent due to the dearth of peoples participation and co operation. Herein lies the need for effective communication between policy makers and the stakeholders. The mass media like newspaper magazines radio TV film and internet can play a vital role in accelerating national development concomitant with economic prosperity of the country. The major objectives of journalism is to communicate the feasible farm technologies in such a manner to attract the attention of farmers help them to understand and remember the message and ultimately facilitate them to take appropriate decision. With the rapid strides in agricultural sciences virtually there is an information explosion which is a challenge for IT tools to push the technology process. Knowledge expansion information technology and information dissemination are the important dimensions of development system. The editors have made valuable efforts to bring together varied aspects of farm journalism and media management under one umbrella. The book systematically present the recent developments in the area of journalism. The book will serve as a valuable reference material on farm journalism and media management for scientists research works student community NGOs and policy makers. 200 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Dust Jacket Included. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. About the editors. About the book. 1. Importance and relevance of maize/P.R. Reddy. 2. Cultivation and management of maize in dryland and irrigated conditions/G. Jayaram Reddy. 3. Fertilizer management in maize/J.P. Goyal K.C. Laddha Sunil Dadeech and L.L. Somani. 4. Specially on corn types importance and production technologies/E. Satyanarayana and P. Shanthi. 5. Management strategies in maize/S. Hemalatha. 6. Maize diseases and their management/R. Ranga Reddy and G.L.K. Reddy. 7. Maize varieties and hybrids importance and development/R. Sai Kumar and G.L.K. Reddy. 8. Integrated pest management in maize/J.C. Sekhar and S. Venkatesh. 9. Technologies for value addition in maize/S. Venkatesh and J.C. Shekhar. 10. Mechanization of maize production in India/V.M. Mayande. 11. Communication skills for improving maize production/R. Joseph. 12. Concepts of frontline demonstrations/G. Subba Reddy and M.C. Swamy. 13. Maize economy in India/C.A. Rama Rao. 14. Recommended maize varieties/N.N. Singh. 15. Epilogue/V. Maruti. References. Subject index. One hundred and seventy frontline demonstrations were approved and sanctioned by the director Directorate of Maize Research (ICAR) New Delhi for Khariff season 2004 and he approved and sanctioned to hold a meeting/training for subject matter specialists working in promotion and development of maize in Andhra Pradesh. Accordingly it was conducted during August 26 27 2004. Fourteen experts were invited to present papers on different aspects of maize for discussion in the meeting. They presented and detailed discussion was made on each paper and new ideas were also incorporated. It covers all aspects. It will be useful to scientists extension workers policy makers etc. as information on maize is available in this book. Thus it is a ready reckoner. 192 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. About the editors. About the book. List of contributors. 1. History of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in India/M.S. Prasad. 2. Profile of Rangareddy District/C.A. Rama Rao. 3. Extension services for the development of agriculture and allied activities/G. Nirmala. 4. Economic development of women through Home Cottage Products/A. Sambrajyam. 5. Development of dairy small ruminants and poultry for rural prosperity/D.B.V. Ramana and S.M. Vidyasekhar. 6. Present status and prospects of horticulture in dryland region/P.R. Singh and N.N. Reddy. 7. Mechanization for agriculture development/P.K. Mathad and B. Sanjeeva Reddy. 8. Management of technology for Dryland Crops/R. Joseph and B.M.K. Reddy. 9. Integrated Pest Management in dryland crops/R.D.R. Reddy. 10. Importance and viability of Backyard Kitchen Garden/A. Vidyadhari. 11. Problems and prospects of rural enterprises/B.M.K. Reddy N.N. Reddy C.A. Rama Rao and V. Maruthi. 12. References. Subject Index. Even after more than fifty years of development planning Indian economy continues to be agriculture based. The dependence of people on agriculture did not decline in a scale comparable to the reduction in the contribution of agriculture to the National Gross Domestic Product. Despite the significant progress in the overall development of the economy the rural urban disparities continue to be glaring. Still A very large majority of rural population dependent on agriculture and agricultural development is synonymous to rural development. Establishing Krishi Vigyana Kendras (KVK) (Farm Science Centres) is one of the key institutional innovations that sought to facilitate agricultural and rural development. Making the knowledge and other enabling resources in a relevant and readily usable form available to the rural population is the key mandate of KVK. Since the operational domain of KVK is the district where it is located it is in a better position to appreciate the local conditions. There are 580 KVKs in India to look after the rural development in their respective jurisdiction of the districts of each KVK. The KVK at CRIDA has the responsibility of contributing to the agricultural and rural development in Rangareddy District of Andhra Pradesh and is carrying out the works in collaboration with other research organizations in Hyderabad and all line Departments of State Government. This publication is an endeavour to put together information on the relevant technologies that are helpful to farm and household development. 168 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 2nd Edition. Contents Preface. 1. Monitoring and evaluation some basic concept. 2. Participatory monitoring and evaluation. 3. Discussion about different PME tools. 4. Benefits and limitations of participatory monitoring and evaluation. 5. Some relevant approaches of monitoring and evaluation based on planning techniques. 6. Participatory monitoring and evaluation case studies from different domains. References. Subject index. Monitoring and Evaluation Process are the most overlooked and ignored part of development programmes in spite of their high relevance. In each and every walk of life in general and development programme in particular they are considered as most important function for all the organizations to improve their performances. Attempts have been made to share insights and experiences with clarity and replicability and the authors are highly indebted to the people at the grassroots who were instrumental in applying and developing these concepts. 208 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents Preface 1 Importance of Gender and gender concepts for technology empowermentM Asokhan 2 Gender analysis and issues in agricultureMK Kalarani 3 Participatory approaches for gender mainstreaming in agricultureVE Sabarathinam 4 Gender and decision 192 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents Foreword. Preface. About the book. About the author. 1. Empowerment process and approaches. 2. Entrepreneurship leadership and allied concepts. 3. Feminism and gender analytical and development tools. 4. Women development and empowerment international perspective. 5. Women development and empowerment Indian perspective. 6. Status profile and policies of women development and empowerment Indian perspective. 7. Schemes institutes programmes of women development empowerment and entrepreneurship Indian perspective. 8. Gender friendly agricultural tools for empowerment. 9. Projects field studies on empowerment and entrepreneurship. 10. References. Subject index. 192 pp.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Foreword. About the book. About the authors. 1. Introduction. 2. Management and motivations. 3. Supply chain management/concept of management. 4. Logical framework analysis. 5. Information communication technology. 6. Marketing management process and issues. 7. Concept of quality management in horticulture. 8. Quality management of fruit crops. 9. Quality in vegetable production. 10. Global scenario of cut flower production and quality improvement through manipulating senescence processes at physiological and molecular level. 11. Quality issues on spices. 12. Value addition of spice with special reference to quality. 13. Quality management of plantation groups. 14. Quality pickles. 15. Post harvest quality management of fruits and vegetables. 16. Conclusion. Glossary. Annexure. Bibliography. Subject index. In the changing global scenario the issue of quality and safety of agricultural as well as horticultural produces has earned tremendous importance. The volume of biomass production has got little to do with the generation of income and livelihood unless it is being implanted and impregnated with desired attributes for becoming befitting in the vast and changing demand system encompassing both fiscal and international market. So the book as designed would be of immense utility to the students of agriculture horticulture and allied aspects to the extension professionals corporate houses academicians researchers as well as micro entrepreneurs. 360 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents: About the book. About the author. Preamble. 1. Biodynamic farming at a glance. 2. Non-chemical methods of farming. 3. What is biodynamics? 4. The biodynamic farming: A holistic approach to organic farming. 5. History of biodynamic farming. 6. Need of biodynamic farming. 7. Summary of Steiner s eight lectures. 8. Biodynamic farming -- the movement. 9. Principles of biodynamic farming. 10. Organic farming vs. biodynamic farming. 11. Biodynamic and conventional farming. 12. The farm as an agricultural individuality. 13. Zodiac principle of biodynamic. 14. Biodynamic planting calendar and lunar and solar rhythms. Biodynamic farming is systematic and synergistic way of harnessing energies form cosmos, mother earth, plants and cow for quality production and proper maintenance of ecosystem. Biodynamic preparations are components of biodynamic farming to restore the soil and the organic matter in the form of humus, increasing microbial population, skillful application of factors contributing to soil life and health, treating manure and compost in biodynamic way. A basic ecological principle of biodynamics is to conceive the farm as an organism, a self-contained entity. A farm is said to have its own individuality. Biodynamics is an advanced organic method in which no artificial fertilizers or chemical sprays are used. The plant is influenced not just by the soil in which it grows, but by the water in the soil and the atmosphere, other plants nearby, the air around it, the amount of light and warmth it receives from the sun, and also the influences coming from other cosmic bodies, the moon, the sun, planets and stars and the entire cosmos. Central aspect of biodynmaics is that the farm as a whole is seen as an organism, and therefore should be a self-nourishing system in which humans as well as plants and animals play an integral role. The holistic system approach of biodynamics require integrated management practices -- such as crop diversification, crop rotation, use of green manures, and use of compost improved by biodynamic preparations to promote and maintain soil health.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. About the book. About the authors. I. Aquatic ecosystem and biodiversity 1. Bioindicators of water quality/M.M. Saxena. 2. Freshwater ecosystems an algal perspective/B.D. Kaushik. 3. Production of Spirulina in North India problems and prospects/B.D. Kaushik. 4. Ecology and lchthyofaunal diversity of wetlands in upper Assam/S.B. Biswas and Mrinali Choudhury. 5. Biodiversity and population density of freshwater prosobranch gastropod fauna of Damoh and Sagar Districts of M.P./M. Bhide Mohd A. Khan U. Dubey P. Gupta P. Nema P. Thakur and S. Jain. II. Aquatic pollution and eutrophication 6. Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) an economical and faster biomonitoring tool for the assessment of the health status of aquatic environment/Raman Kumar Trivedi and Byomkes Haldar. 7. Eutrophication and its impact on aquatic environment/Subodh Kumar Sharma L.L. Sharma Niranjan Sarang and Dalveer Kour. 8. Zooplanktonic biodiversity in some textile effluents affected waters of Rajasthan/Ranu Sharma and M.S. Sharma. 9. Influence of textile dyes on the activity of alkaline and acid phosphatases in the ovary of Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch)/Kumudini Mishra S.C. Kothari and Abha Agarwal. 10. Residual analysis of pesticides Baygon and Nuvan by TLC method in different stages of freshwater Snails Gyraulus covexiusculus and lymnaea stagnalis/P. Gupta M. Bhide U. Dubey P. Nema Mohd. A. Khan P. Thakur and S. Jain. 11. Toxicity of mercury and zinc in the intestine of a catfish clarias batractus (Linn.) A histo enzymological study/Jyotsna Bhoraskar and Suresh Kothari. III. Aquatic ecosystem and its management 12. Transition of rivers into reservoirs and its impacts on fisheries/H.K. Vardia. 13. Fishery resource assessment prospects management and Mahseer conservation/M.C. Gupta and L.L. Sharma. 14. Water quality management in aquaculture systems/B.K. Sharma. 15. Age determination for scientific fishery management in inland waters/N.C. Ujjania and L.L. Sharma. 16. Tilapia invasion and its control in Jaisamand Lake Udaipur a case study/I.A. Durga and R.M. Srivastava. Subject index. The subject of managing freshwater ecosystems is gaining attention in view of the increasing importance of water for multiple uses and at the same time to save these resources from problems of pollution eutrophication etc. The present book is a humble attempt in this direction for compiling useful information on different basic and applied aspects of management of freshwater ecosystems for the benefit of readers. The book comprises carefully selected topics on various aspects of aquatic systems and their management with particular emphasis on freshwaters. The authors of various chapters are senior scientists having wide exposures and experience for several years which is clearly reflected in their contributions. It is hoped that this publication would generate adequate attention at various levels for further enhancement of scientific and technical inputs for management of freshwater ecosystems. 344 pp.

4th Edition. Contents Preface 1 Multiple choice questions 2 Match 3 Truth or false 4 Give the appropriate technical term 5 Fill in the blanks 6 Important books of entomology 7 Journal of entomology 8 Indian agricultural universities 9 Indian agricultural institutes 10 Central agricultural institutes 11 National Research Centres Glosasry AppendicesThis book covers the entire field of entomology step by step in the form of questions and answers to be specifically useful for interviews viva-voce comprehensive preliminary examinations etc It included insect origin morphology toxicology ecology biocontrol hormones pheromone crop pests pest management apiculture sericulture lac culture plant protection equipments etc It will be of great help in recollecting vast knowledge within a short time To meet the requirement of students appearing in ASRB and other competitive examinations multiple choice objective type questions have also been farmed and appended at the end of the book The book also contains a comprehensive glossary of entomological terms 424 pp.

tables, figs (illustrator). Contents Foreword Preface About the book About the editors 1 Integrated watershed approach for natural resource managementDM Bhandarkar 2 Integrated watershed approachAK Kadale 3 Planning of watershed developmentAM Kable BP Kalbande and AS Kadale 4 Drainage lien treatments in watershed developmentSD Vikhe SR Kalbande and AS Kadale 5 Probability analysis of rainfallMG Jadhav 6 Watershed hydrology-estimation of runoffML Waikar 7 Importance of geology in watershed management in Deccan basalt rocks of MaharashtraMd Babar 8 Standardization of farm pond designs for assured rainfall zoneMD Pendke and SD Payal 9 Rainwater management in crops and cropping system in dryland condition for sustainable crop productionVM Bhale 10 Farm mechanization in watershedPA Munde 11 Management of micro and secondary nutrients in soils and crops in watershedGU Malwar 12 Land capability classificationSD More 13 Adoption of non-conventional energy sources in watershedRT Ramteke 14 Principles of remote sensing and its applications in agriculture and land use planningVD Patil 15 Recycling of agricultural and ago industrial wastes in watershedKG Kachhawe 16 Watershed and animal managementRB Barbind 17 Soil health improvement under watershed developmentAS Dhavan 18 Community organization and peoples participation in watershed developmentRR Chole 19 Application of remote sensing and GIS in irrigation water managementDS Pandit 20 Watershed development and management programme monitoring and evaluationAA Atre 21 Optimization techniques and their application in resources allocation in watershedAA Atre Our contributors Subject indexThis publication is collection of lectures delivered by eminent scientist in short course on ?Integrated Watershed Approach For Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Crop Production in Rainfed Region sponsored by the Indian council of Agricultural Research New Delhi and organized by Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology Marathwada Agricultural University Parbhani during January 2-11 2008This book covers the various aspects of integrated watershed approach like components of integrated watershed approach planning of watershed watershed based soil and water conservation activities land use crop management dry land agriculture horticulture agroforestry soil management live stock production and peoples participationThe publication gives a comprehensive information on integrated watershed approach and would serve as a useful source of reference material for teachers researchers scientists policy makers planners administrators extension workers and NGO?s working in the field of watershed development 264 pp.

Contents Preface 1 Conceptual framework of indigenous knowledge system 2 Indigenous agricultural knowledge 3 Indigenous agricultural knowledge of Gond tribe of Kalahani Orissa 4 Indigenous knowledge of agricultural resources of East Godhavari Andhra Prade 304 pp.