An Assessment Of Natural Resources Of The Indian Desert

Author : B. B. S. Kapoor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Desert resources development
ISBN : CORNELL:31924089593358

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An Assessment of Natural Resources of the Indian Desert by B. B. S. Kapoor Pdf

Contents: Watershed Management for sustainable development oif the Thar Desert. Soils of the Arid Zone : Their Genesis and Classification. Management Salt- affected and waterlogged Soil in IGNP Areas of western Rajasthan Conservation of soils of the Thar Desert . Indira Gandhi Canal lrrigation in the thar Desert An ecological Assessment . Impact if IG canal lrrigation on Vegetation of the Thar Desert . Edible wild plants of the Arid region of Rajasthan. Forage production and range land management in the arid and semi - arid regions. Development of pasture and Silvi-pasture systems in the arid eco system of Rajasthan. Weed management in the Arid- region. Eco- Friendly Way for Sustainable Productivity in the Arid Ecosystem-An over view. Adaptations of Wildlife of thar desert of arid Environment . Endangered Wildlife of the Indian desert. Work Potential of Camel under Arid Ecosystem and its management. Prospects of animal production in the Arid region of Rajasthan. Policy guidelines for A forestation in Dry lands. Challenges in Dry land Agriculture Potential and Management of the Arid horticulture Cropping system for the Arid Rain fed Ecosystem. Impact of Indira Gandhi Canal on Land use Changes and cropping Pattern. Senna: A New commercial Crop for the Arid Region. Pluse Management under Saline and Alkaline Situations. Date palm Production in the Thar Desert . Mushroom Cultivation Technology in the Indian Arid zone . Disease Management of pearl Millet in the Arid and Semi-Arid regions Major Disease of moth bean and their management in the Arid Region. Pest management in the arid fruit crops Use of fertilizer under drought.

Author : Hari Shanker Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 9351252809

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Climate Change and Natural Resources by Hari Shanker Sharma Pdf

Author : R.P. Dhir,D.C. Joshi,S. Kathju
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789388043151

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Thar Desert in Retrospect and Prospect by R.P. Dhir,D.C. Joshi,S. Kathju Pdf

Thar Desert in India is one of the most well-investigated and densely populated regions amongst the world arid zones. A blend of crop and animal husbandries, conservative land use practices, coping mechanisms to minimize adverse effect of drought and a frugal lifestyle have been the characteristic features of its dwellers. Recent increase in biotic pressure has interacted with the fragile environment to create fearsome environmental problems. Governmental responses were prompt in form creating a strong research infrastructure for multi-disciplinary and multi-location research and demonstration on the one hand and in huge investment in irrigation from internally and externally sourced water, desertification control program and an accelerated socio-economic and infrastructure development, softening content of drought and strengthening of livelihoods on the other. Unlike several publications on the Thar, the current effort attempts a comprehensive, pragmatic and off-beat analysis of various developments and goes further to show how the situation today is a blend of both resource degradation and economic development. Recent studies have helped rebuild the past climate history that shows that the climate has been fluctuating during the geological history but reports suggest also that current anthropogenic global warming makes the desert more vulnerable in near future. An attempt has been made also to peep into the future of the Thar.

Author : Nisha Varghese
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031345562

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Natural Resource Management in the Thar Desert Region of Rajasthan by Nisha Varghese Pdf

Author : Mahesh Gaur,C.B. Pandey,R.K. Goyal
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387307469

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Remote Sensing for Natural Resources Management & Monitoring by Mahesh Gaur,C.B. Pandey,R.K. Goyal Pdf

The book attempts to match user need to the level of technology required for management, planning and monitoring of natural resources. It provides clear guidance on the reliability, accuracy and cost of applications. Editors believe that this endeavour shall provide a valuable scientific basis to students and researchers to address the future challenges in natural resources monitoring and management. Accurate inventory, assessment and periodic monitoring of resources will enable the policy makers to keep an eye on optimal utilization of resources and development process to take timely interventions. We further hope this book will be a valuable reference and provide practical guidance for all who work towards the goal of the sustainable and judicious use of resources.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015052752782

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Advances in Resource Management of the Indian Desert by Anonim Pdf

Contents: Section A: Mineral Resources 1. Mineral Resources of Rajasthan Desert 2. Lignite Deposits of Western Rajasthan Present Scenario and Future Prospects 3. Clay Deposits of Rajasthan Desert and their Industrial Prospects 4. Gypsom: A useful Mineral of Western Rajasthan 5. Marble Deposits of Rajasthan 6. Granite: A Fascinating stone of Rajasthan Section B: Water and Soil Resources 1. Ground water Resources of Rajasthan 2. Morphological Physical Chemical Characterization of soils of Indira Gandhi Canal Project area 3. Problem of salinity-Alkalinity in the Rajasthan Desert 4. Heavy Metals Toxicity/Pollution to soil and Water: Relevance to Dryland Agriculture Section c: Agricultural Resources 1. Agricultural Resources of the Rajasthan Desert an Assessment 2. Phytogeographical Distribution of Medicinal Plants of Western Rajasthan 3. Herbaceous Medicinal Plants of the Western Rajasthan 4. Isabgol: A New Commercial Crop for Arid Regions 5. Agrotecniques for Cultivation and Multiplication of some important Medicinal Plants of the Thar Desert 6. Biology and Adaptive strategies of island Halophytes 7. Cultivation of Cucurbits in the Hot Indian Dessert 8. Cultivation Practices of some Arid Zone Fruits 9. Under Exploited Arid Fruits and their Sustainable Production Management 10. Seed Spices of the Rajasthan- Present Status and Future Thrust 11. Feed and Fodder Resources for Livestock in the Arid Region of Rajasthan 12. Integrated Pest Control on the Indira Gandhi Nahar Project Area 13. Management and Potentially of Dairy Cattle in the thar Desert 14. All Ruminant Production: A Perspective View.

Author : Dr. Mahesh Gaur
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9381450323

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Remote Sensing Applications in Dryland Natural Resource Management by Dr. Mahesh Gaur Pdf

Arid and semi-arid areas are now facing a threefold holistic crisis: economic, food, and climate. What has emerged from these crises is the vital importance of inter-linkages among them on the one hand, and the missed opportunities in putting these pieces together on the other. This book has tried to explore these challenges though in-depth discussions of the individual. It is anticipated to inspire a forward looking debate that looks at the lessons from the past and points to actions for the future. Expertise views have been shared scientists and persons of eminence on the national and state level challenges with futuristic remedial approaches.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
ISBN : UOM:39015007650784

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Earth Resources by Anonim Pdf

Author : R.P. Singh
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789386102225

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Sustainable Development of Dryland Agriculture in India by R.P. Singh Pdf

There are chapters on varied topics covering the major gamut of dryland agriculture. The topics covered by eminent-scientists are : Dryland agricultural research in India - a historical perspective. The eminence of authors and the institutions they represent gives credence to the contents of the book. Research and development workers, all would like to possess this book for ready reference and use.

Author : Kishan Gopal Ramawat
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030307462

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Biodiversity and Chemotaxonomy by Kishan Gopal Ramawat Pdf

Plant classifications are based on morphological characters and it is difficult, particularly in small plants and grasses, to identify these below generic level on the basis of these characters using a dissecting microscope. Plant species have intra- and inter-specific variation in secondary metabolites which can be utilized as marker compounds for identification and classification of plants. Secondary metabolites are produced as a result of primary metabolism and the production of these compounds not only involves several genes but also it is an energy dependent process. Hence these products cannot be considered as insignificant for the plant and the environment. Modern tools of molecular biology and secondary metabolites present in them can definitively decide about classification of plants. Absence of correct identification of plant is associated to many problems of resource utilization. Due to wide availability of these tools, interest has revived in systematics and correct classification of plants based on these parameters for their sustainable utilization and resource management. The purpose of this book is to assess the potential of phytochemical and molecular tools in the systematic and classification of plants. The topics covered include species concept, barcoding and phylogenetic analysis, chemotaxonomy use of polyketides, carotenes, cuticular wax, volatile oils, biodiversity of corals, metazoans, Ruta and Echinocereus. It provides comprehensive and broad subject-based reviews, useful for students, teachers, researchers, and all others interested in the field. The field has been kept wide and general to accommodate the wide-ranging topics. This book will be useful to agriculturists, chemists, botanists, industrialists, and those involved in planning of crop plants.

Author : Kleber Del Claro,Paulo S. Oliveira,Victor Rico-Gray
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848262805

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Tropical Biology and Conservation Management - Volume IX by Kleber Del Claro,Paulo S. Oliveira,Victor Rico-Gray Pdf

This Encyclopedia of Tropical Biology and Conservation Management is a component of the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Tropical environments cover the most part of still preserved natural areas of the Earth. The greatest biodiversity, as in terms of animals and plants, as microorganisms, is placed in these hot and rainy ecosystems spread up and below the Equator line. Additionally, the most part of food products, with vegetal or animal origin, that sustain nowadays human beings is direct or undirected dependent of tropical productivity. Biodiversity should be looked at and evaluated not only in terms of numbers of species, but also in terms of the diversity of interactions among distinct organisms that it maintains. In this sense, the complexity of web structure in tropical systems is a promise of future to nature preservation on Earth. In the chemicals of tropical plant and animals, could be the cure to infinite number of diseases, new food sources, and who knows what more. Despite these facts tropical areas have been exploited in an irresponsible way for more than 500 years due the lack of an ecological conscience of men. Exactly in the same way we did with temperate areas and also tropical areas in the north of Equator line. Nowadays, is estimated that due human exploitation, nation conflicts and social problems, less than 8% of tropical nature inside continental areas is still now untouchable. The extension of damage in the tropical areas of oceans is unknown. Thus so, all knowledge we could accumulate about tropical systems will help us, as in the preservations of these important and threatened ecosystems as in a future recuperation, when it was possible. Only knowing the past and developing culture, mainly that directed to peace, to a better relationship among nations and responsible use and preservation of natural resources, human beings will have a long future on Earth. These volumes, Tropical Biology and Natural Resources was divided in sessions to provide the reader the better comprehension possible of issue and also to enable future complementation and improvements in the encyclopedia. Like we work with life, we intended to transform this encyclopedia also in a “life” volume, in what new information could be added in any time. As president of the encyclopedia and main editor I opened the theme with an article titled: “Tropical Biology and Natural resources: Historical Pathways and Perspectives”, providing the reader an initial view of the origins of human knowledge about the tropical life, and what we hope to the future. In the sequence we have more than 100 chapters distributed in tem sessions: Tropical Ecology (TE); Tropical Botany (TB); Tropical Zoology (TZ); Savannah Ecosystems (SE); Desert Ecosystems (DE); Tropical Agriculture (TA); Natural History of Tropical Plants (NH); Human Impact on Tropical Ecosystems (HI); Tropical Phytopathology and Entomology (TPE); Case Studies (CS). This 11-volume set contains several chapters, each of size 5000-30000 words, with perspectives, applications and extensive illustrations. It is the only publication of its kind carrying state-of-the-art knowledge in the fields of Tropical Biology and Conservation Management and is aimed, by virtue of the several applications, at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.

Author : T.S. Chouhan
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789388043090

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Combating Desertification Land Degradation and Climate Change: Management of Dry Lands by T.S. Chouhan Pdf

Although much is known about the processes and effects of desertification, land degradation and climate change, little is understood about the links between them. Less still is known about how these processes are likely to interact in different social-ecological systems around the world, or how societies might be able to adapt to this twin challenge. This book identifies key vulnerabilities to the combined effects of climate change and land degradation around the world. It identifies triple-win adaptations that can tackle both climate change and land degradation, whilst supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Desertification, Land Degradation and Climate Change : Assessment, Mitigation and Remediation research results in sustainable land management, land degradation status and mitigation in the world. It includes background chapters with continental and international perspectives dealing with desertification, land degradation and climate change studies. The book assembles various topics of interest for a large audience. They include carbon sequestration and stocks, modern techniques to trace the trends of land degradation, traditional and modern approaches of resource-base conservation, soil fertility management, reforestation, rangeland rehabilitation, land use planning, GIS techniques in desertification risk cartography, participatory ecosystem management, policy analyses and possible plans for action. Various climatic domains in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas are covered. The book will be of interest to a variety of environmental scientists, agronomists, national and international policy makers and a number of organizations dealing with sustainable management of natural resources.

Author : T.S. Chouhan
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387869653

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Geo-Informatics for Combating Land Degradation and Desertification by T.S. Chouhan Pdf

’’Desertification’’ means land degradation in arid, semiarid, and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities. Combat Desertification advocates for the importance of inclusive cooperation to restore and rehabilitate degraded land and contribute towards achieving the overall Sustainable Development Goals. Land has been an overlooked component in sustainable development for years. Now, we view land as a vital link to provide solutions to cope with many other development challenges such as climate change, secure water and energy resources, promoting inclusive growth, and so on. It is widely accepted that satellite remote sensing and Geo-informatics system offers considerable advantages for land degradation and desertification assessments. With a comprehensive spatial coverage it is intrinsically synoptic, and provides objective, repetitive data which contribute to resource assessments and monitoring concepts of the process of desertification. However, if these observations can be coupled with GIS-based ecological modeling concepts, they may develop their full capacity to be used for modifying and adapting mitigation strategies.

Author : Hari Shanker Sharma,S. C. Kalwar
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8180690288

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Geomorphology and Environmental Sustainability by Hari Shanker Sharma,S. C. Kalwar Pdf

This volume dedicated to Professor H.S.Sharma provides a cogent account of ongoing research in the field of geomorphology and environmental studies in India.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Agricultural resources
ISBN : CHI:69789204

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Fifty Years of Natural Resource Management Research in India by Anonim Pdf

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