Dalbergia Sissoo

Author : Siddra Ijaz,Imran Ul Haq
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000413755

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Dalbergia sissoo by Siddra Ijaz,Imran Ul Haq Pdf

Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham) is a perennial tree species native to the Asian subcontinent. It is an economically significant tree for its value in forestry, agroforestry, and horticulture. The high-quality timber imparts this tree species a significant commercial value. Besides valuable timber, it also exhibits medicinal, industrial, and agroforestry allied attributes. This tree has been introducing to the geographical regions where it does not exist naturally, which indicates its significant properties, getting diverse communities' attention. This book provides information about this tree species based on the latest research trends and development on the subject. It addresses researchers, forestry specialists, natural resource managers, or all those interested in the rehabilitation, maintenance, and management of Dalbergia sissoo tree resources. Key features Discusses botanical features, reproductive characters, taxonomy, geographical distribution, and ecological importance of Dalbergia sissoo. Highlights physiological and biochemical features of Dalbergia sissoo and vis-à-vis contribution to the sustainability of the ecosystem. Explains ethnobotany of Dalbergia sissoo, its ethnobotanical uses to cure various ailments, and contribution to the pharmaceutical industry. Provides a comprehensive account of insect pest threat and diseases as a leading cause of deteriorating growth, cultivation, productivity, and quality losses in Dalbergia sissoo. Describes conventional breeding methods and non-conventional strategies for genetic improvement, biodiversity, and conservation of D. sissoo Relays sustainability, socio-economic importance, agroforestry trends, current scenario, and future challenges of D. sisso

Author : Dominique Louppe
Publisher : PROTA
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Timber
ISBN : 9789057822094

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Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (PROTA) by Dominique Louppe Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Research Coun National Research Council
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0894991922

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Tropical Legumes by National Research Council,Research Coun National Research Council Pdf

This National Academy of Sciences report describes plants of the family Leguminosae, all of them greatly underexploited. Some are extensively used in one part of the world but unknown elsewhere; others are virtually unknown to science but have particular attributes that suggest they could become major crops in the future; a few are already widespread but their possibilities are not yet fully realized.Most of the plants described in this book have the capacity to provide their own nitrogenous fertilizer through bacteria that live in nodules on their roots; the bacteria chemically convert nitrogen gas from the air into soluble compounds that the plant can absorb and utilize. As a result, legumes generally require no additional nitrogenous fertilizer for average growth. This is advantageous because commercial nitrogenous fertilizers are now extremely expensive for peasant farmers. This report demonstrates how farmers in developing countries, by using leguminous plants, can grow useful crops while avoiding that expense. However, the plants to be discussed here should be seen as complements to, not as substitutes for, conventional tropical crops.

Author : K. S. S. Nair
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139464857

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Tropical Forest Insect Pests by K. S. S. Nair Pdf

Tropical Forest Insect Pests, first published in 2007, promotes a better theoretical understanding of pest population dynamics, and causes of forest insect outbreaks in the tropics. Covering pests of both natural forests and plantations, it examines the diversity of tropical forest insects; their ecological functions; the concept of pests; and the incidence of pests in natural forests, plantations, and stored timber. General issues on which foresters and forest entomologists hold strong traditional views, such as the severity of pest incidence in plantations vs. natural forests, in plantations of exotics vs. indigenous tree species, and in monocultures vs. mixed plantations are discussed. The final section looks in detail at specific insect pests of the common plantation tree species across the tropics, with recommendations for their control. This is a comprehensive resource suitable for graduate students and researchers in forestry and tropical forest entomology, and for forest plantation managers in the tropics.

Author : R. Büttner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 3698 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540410171

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Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops by R. Büttner Pdf

With contributions by numerous experts

Author : Umberto Quattrocchi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 3960 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482250640

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CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants by Umberto Quattrocchi Pdf

"Following on the successes of two previous dictionary projects, the CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of the Grasses, Umberto Quattrocchi has undertaken this dictionary of economically important plants.... He has done for these plants what was so admirably done in his other works—brought the vast and scattered literature on plant names, and in this case, too, their uses, into coherent order so that the inquisitive scholar can get a foothold." —From the Foreword, Donald H. Pfister, Harvard University and Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, Massachusetts The CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology provides the starting point for better access to data on plants used around the world in medicine, food, and cultural practices. The material found in the five volumes has been painstakingly gathered from papers of general interest, reports and records, taxonomic revisions, field studies, herbaria and herbarium collections, notes, monographs, pamphlets, botanical literature, and literature tout court. It includes sources available at various natural history libraries, floras and standard flora works, local floras and local histories, nomenclatural histories, and the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. Much more than a dictionary, the book provides the names of thousands of genera and species of economically important plants, concise summaries of plant properties, and appropriate observations about medicinal uses. Drawing from a tremendous range of primary and secondary sources, it is an indispensable time-saving guide for all those involved with botany, herbal medicine, pharmacognosy, toxicology, medicinal and natural product chemistry, and agriculture.

Author : R. C. Sharma
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Horticultural crops
ISBN : 8173871825

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Challenging Problems in Horticultural and Forest Pathology by R. C. Sharma Pdf

Papers presented at the Symposium on Challenging Problems in Horticultural and Forest Pathology, held at Solan during 14-15 November 2003.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Krishna Prakashan Media
Page : 1436 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Objective Botany by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ratikanta Maiti,Humberto Gonzalez Rodríguez,Biswajit Ghosh,Narayan Chandra Sarkar,Debashis Mandal,Rajpal Meena,Ashok K. Thakur,A V Ramanjaneyulu
Publisher : American Academic Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781631819810

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RESEARCH TRENDS IN BIORESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY by Ratikanta Maiti,Humberto Gonzalez Rodríguez,Biswajit Ghosh,Narayan Chandra Sarkar,Debashis Mandal,Rajpal Meena,Ashok K. Thakur,A V Ramanjaneyulu Pdf

Present world is witnessing drastic changes harshly impacting its bio-resources (plants, animals and organisms) that are considered as natural gift for our livelihood. Global warming, climate change, abiotic and biotic stresses are strangling and challenging the survivability of these resources. It is therefore crucial to manage these resources for making planet Earth more suitable to live. Moreover, there is an utter need to know how climate dynamic and biotic or abiotic factors are influencing on bio-resources and also to frame its sustainable management strategies. This book is the output of the research deliberations at 3rd International Conference on Bio-resource and Stress Management, India; and expert views on contemporary research and management issues in relation to bio-resources and its management. This timely needed uniquely written reference book consists of 29 well-crafted chapters on sustainable land, water and crop management, organic agriculture, climate change and crop productivity, stress management, bio-resource conservation, bio-fortification for nutritional security, agro-techniques, agro-forestry and forest resource management and waste management etc. which certainly will be of great use by the scientists, academician, researches, scholars, students, extension workers, corporate and NGO’s working in these aspects.

Author : Vidhu Aeri,D.B. Anantha Narayana,Dharya Singh
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128182253

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Powdered Crude Drug Microscopy of Leaves and Barks by Vidhu Aeri,D.B. Anantha Narayana,Dharya Singh Pdf

Powdered Crude Drug Microscopy of Leaves and Barks investigates various microscopic techniques used in the examination of structural and cellular features in order to determine their botanical origin. These methods are useful in identifying species with similar morphological characters. Today, there is a variety of methods available to authenticate herbal drugs, ranging from simple morphological examination to physical and chemical analysis, and DNA molecular biology. Due to cost, powder microscopy is the most practical method for primary authentication. Botanical microscopy is a unique, valuable, rapid and cost-effective assessment tool, and plays an important role in the authentication and assessment of medicinal plants. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers involved in the study of plants and natural products, as well as professionals in industries manufacturing plant-based products for use during quality control and assurance steps. Provides a fundamental understanding of the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of crude drugs, including photographs of herbs in their raw and powder forms. Presents specific characteristics and sub-features for identifying barks and leaves, including stone cells, calcium oxalate crystals, starch grains, medullary rays, fibres, sclereids, cork, isolated oil cells, tubular lactiferous canals, phloem parenchyma, masses, rhytidoma, parenchyma and secretory canals. Includes specific characteristics for identifying leaves, such as epidermis, stomata, trichomes, calcium oxalate crystals, fibres, cell contents, cystoliths, lamina, starch grains, tracheids, lactiferous canals and xylem vessels. Demonstrates how the specificity of characteristics for a particular bark or leaf in powder form can lead to its authentication. Features standard operating protocols for preparation of slides and lab samples using industrially operated grinders to observe general as well as distinguishing microscopical characters of barks and leaves.

Author : Dr. B. Singh,Dr. Dileep Kumar
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359974931

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ETHNOBOTANICAL ASPECTS OF NAGAUR DISTRICT, RAJASTHAN by Dr. B. Singh,Dr. Dileep Kumar Pdf

Author : John Forbes Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Botany
ISBN : ONB:+Z220044606

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Index to the Native and Scientific Names of Indian and Other Eastern Economic Plants and Products by John Forbes Watson Pdf

Author : Kamal Ch. Semwal,Steven L. Stephenson,Azamal Husen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000918397

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Wild Mushrooms and Health by Kamal Ch. Semwal,Steven L. Stephenson,Azamal Husen Pdf

Medicinal mushrooms have been used since ancient times. Certain mushrooms can be used to treat numerous conditions, including those related to cardiovascular health, obesity, cholesterol balance, bone health, diabetes, and cancer. Wild Mushrooms and Health: Diversity, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Benefits, and Cultivation presents reports on numerous species of wild medicinal mushrooms with discussion of drug-discovery implications, analysis of bioactive substances, and prospects for cultivation. FEATURES Comprehensive review of medicinal mushrooms as sources of promising bioactive molecules and prospective compounds for drug discovery Information on diversity, distribution, ethnomycology, ecology, cultivation, descriptions of specific species, and folk medicinal uses of mushrooms throughout the world Emphasis on identification, documentation, bioactive substances, and the nature of mushroom bioactivity Discussion of the nutraceutical properties of wild mushrooms, including high protein content comparable to that of meat, and low fat content, which make them a complete dietary food source Exploration of methods used in the collection, identification, documentation, cultivation, analysis, and conservation of mushrooms for drug discovery An installment in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this volume is a comprehensive resource for medical researchers, scientists, and pharmaceutical companies. In addition, this resource is appropriate for mycologists and botanists interested in pharmacognosy.

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar,Anil Kumar Singh,Ayyanadar Arunachalam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788132216629

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Agroforestry Systems in India: Livelihood Security & Ecosystem Services by Jagdish Chander Dagar,Anil Kumar Singh,Ayyanadar Arunachalam Pdf

Agroforestry, the word coined in early seventies, has made its place in all the developed and the developing countries of the world and is now recognized as an important approach to ensuring food security and rebuilding resilient rural environments. India has been an all-time leader in agroforestry. The South and Southeast Asia region comprising India is often described as the cradle of agroforestry. Almost all forms of agroforestry systems exist across India in ecozones ranging from humid tropical lowlands to high-altitude and temperate biomes, and perhumid rainforest zones to parched drylands. The country ranks foremost among the community of nations not only in terms of this enormous diversity and long tradition of the practice of agroforestry, but also in fostering scientific developments in the subject. Agroforestry applies to private agricultural and forest lands and communities that also include highly erodible, flood-prone, economically marginal and environmentally sensitive lands. The typical situation is agricultural, where trees are added to create desired benefits. Agroforestry allows for the diversification of farm activities and makes better use of environmental resources. Owing to an increase in the population of human and cattle, there is increasing demand of food as well as fodder, particularly in developing countries like India. So far, there is no policy that deals with specifics in agroforestry in India. But, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has been discussing on the scope of having a National Agroforestry Policy in appropriate platforms. However, evolving a policy requires good and reliable datasets from different corners of the country on the subject matter. This synthesis volume containing 13 chapters is an attempt to collate available information in a classified manner into different system ecologies, problems and solutions, and converging them into a policy support.

Author : Kalaivani, S.,Sasthri, G.,Selvakumari, A.,Srimathi, P.,Vanangamudi, K.,Vanangamudi, M.
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789386347794

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SEED QUALITY ENHANCEMENT : PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES by Kalaivani, S.,Sasthri, G.,Selvakumari, A.,Srimathi, P.,Vanangamudi, K.,Vanangamudi, M. Pdf

Seed is the source of future plants or foods, is the storage place of culture of history, is the first link in the food chain, is the ultimate symbol of food security. Seed is the source of life. Seeds are basic in crop production. No agricultural practice can improve a crop beyond the limits set by the seed. Quality seed is the key for successful agriculture, which demands each and every seed should be readily germinable and produce a vigorous seedling ensuring high yield. “Care with the seed and joy with the harvest” and “Good seed doesn’t cost it always pays” are the popular adage which enlightens the importance of the quality seed. The farmers always very much interested in the best seed management practices which are safe, environmentally sound and scientifically proven technologies. Understandably, in view of the importance of quality seeds in Agriculture, both as a product and as a means of establishing a crop, most attention at all levels of investigation has been directed to crop seeds. Since seed is a biological entity, deterioration beyond harvest is inevitable. The consequences of low quality seeds are poor germination, low and delayed emergence and weak growth leading to poor field stand and ultimately reflecting on reduced yield. Low productivity could be attributed broadly to use of poor quality seeds. At present to overcome this, several seed enhancement techniques are available for quality upgradation. It has two goals; one is related to seed designing and other to seed functioning. The rationale for pre-sowing seed enhancement techniques is to mobilize the seeds own resources and to augment them with external resources to get maximum improvement in field stand establishment and yield. To achieve this, several physical, physiological and biochemical treatments are available at present to give value addition to seeds. Physiological seed treatments that improve seed performance are based primarily on seed hydration and dehydration. Among several non physiological seed treatments, coating or pelleting can also indirectly improve seed germination, stand establishment and crop productivity.