Eco Friendly Techniques For Enhancing Crop Productivity

Author : Rakesh Singh Sengar,Ashu Singh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811069345

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Eco-friendly Agro-biological Techniques for Enhancing Crop Productivity by Rakesh Singh Sengar,Ashu Singh Pdf

As the world population is exploding and alongside fluctuations in climate is also prevalent, there is an increasing stress on the food requirements of the population. We have an urgent necessity to produce more food in the limited agricultural land. Further, to feed 7 billion people there is a requirement of high yielding crops, without harming environment and limiting the use of unnecessary pesticide and chemical fertilizers. Therefore it has become crucial to develop agri-bio-techniques which are environment friendly and also give high crop productivity. Many countries are evaluating the utility of biotechnology and its role in addressing problems of food security and poverty. Biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing and production of materials by utilising biological agents. These agents are exploited to provide goods and services. Agricultural biotechnology encompasses a growing list of techniques that range from simple probes to determine a relevant gene from the complete genome to manipulating genes for a desired outcome. Many other popular methods used in the realm of agricultural technology are – gene integration, Marker-assisted breeding, Tissue culture, Gene profiling or association mapping, Metabolomics etc. The fundamental challenge facing the scientific community is how to devise innovative strategies that will bring all developed as well as developing countries into the “biological fold” and to do so in ways that will take full advantage of advances in the biological sciences to curb poverty, improve public health, and promote human development. This book contains information on eco-friendly techniques for high crop productivity and it is a myriad of different techniques and technology used to sustain productivity in crop plants. There are fewer books focusing on large-scale organic farming, molecular farming etc. Multidisciplinary research and literature is needed to deliver knowledge and products into the marketplace which fulfil these requirements. The present book is a collection of literature contributed by experts, scientists, professors, and researchers from around the world, it emphasizes work of concerned scientist and his choice of techniques used for enhancement of agricultural production. This book analyses the use of modern techniques to increase crop yields, production, and risk of hunger linked to socioeconomic scenarios.

Author : Kalpana Sengar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1498795684

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Eco-Friendly Techniques for Enhancing Crop Productivity by Kalpana Sengar Pdf

As the world population increases daily and as climate continues to change, there is a growing need to produce more food in limited agricultural lands. This book provides several techniques to increase crop production without adverse effects to the environment. It focuses on methods that include combined approaches of traditional plant breeding and molecular genetics in crop improvement. Topics covered include biotechnology, biological control of plant diseases, formulation of biofertilizers, assessment of plant stress, and enhancement of crop productivity and quality.

Author : Vivek Kumar,Shazia Iram
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780443184475

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Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems by Vivek Kumar,Shazia Iram Pdf

Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems: Crop Productivity, Sustainability, and Biofortification describes the application of competent microbes in plant growth promotion, nutrient management and recycling from molecular perspectives. Understanding of molecular mechanism of Microbial diversity in association with plant roots is very imperative for plant health and ecosystem equilibrium. Covers fundamental mechanisms, molecular approaches and function aspects of microbial technology Describes innovative approaches to the management, development and advancement of agro-ecosystem green technologies Highlights improving soil biological health, microbial biomass, soil fertility and plant productivity

Author : Jen-Tsung Chen
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789815179712

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Molecular and Physiological Insights into Plant Stress Tolerance and Applications in Agriculture (Part 2) by Jen-Tsung Chen Pdf

Molecular and Physiological Insights into Plant Stress Tolerance and Applications in Agriculture Part 2 is an edited volume that presents research on plant stress responses at both molecular and physiological levels. This volume builds on the previous volume to provide additional knowledge in studies on the subject. Key Features - Explains aspects of plant genetics central to research such as the role of cytosine methylation and demethylation in plant stress responses, and the importance of epigenetic genetics in regulating plant stress responses. - Explores how Late Embryogenesis Abundant proteins affect plant cellular stress tolerance with an emphasis on their molecular mechanisms and potential implications. - Focuses on beneficial microorganisms including rhizobacteria, endophytes, and mycorrhizal fungi, which are expected to be alternative fertilizers with the advantages of being cost-effective, toxin-free, and eco-friendly. - Highlights the potential use of endophytic bacteria for protecting crops against pathogens - Presents an in-depth analysis of the molecular level to understand the impact of ATP-binding cassette transporters on plant defense mechanisms with a discussion of the potential anti-pathogenic agents based on terpenes and terpenoids. The content of the book is aimed at addressing UN SDG goals 2, 12, and 15 to achieve zero hunger and responsible consumption and production, and to sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, respectively. This comprehensive resource is suitable for researchers, students, teachers, agriculturists, and readers in plant science, and allied disciplines. Readership: Researchers, students, teachers, agriculturists, and readers in plant science, and allied disciplines."

Author : P. N. Ravindran
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 4379 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789811937286

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Handbook of Spices in India: 75 Years of Research and Development by P. N. Ravindran Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128207680

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Advances in Agronomy by Anonim Pdf

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 162, continues to be recognized as a leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial. Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomy Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences

Author : Abhishek Walia,Ravi Kant Bhatia
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9789819994823

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Advancements in Microbial Biotechnology for Soil Health by Abhishek Walia,Ravi Kant Bhatia Pdf

Zusammenfassung: This edited book covers the latest trends to improve soil health. It provides an easy-to-understand information to the readers. This book acts as a reference book for various agronomists and research scholars working in the field of agriculture. This edited book covers advanced technologies and practices carried out worldwide to improve soil health. In the present scenario, it is very important to save soil health and replenish it in a sustainable manner from various anthropogenic hazards. As soil is the source to almost all lives on earth and it is duty, the scientific community is developing ways to disseminate and communicate the most recent advancements to restore its health. Content of the book is designed in such a way that it provides a compressive information to the readers to restore the soil health that will ultimately help to improve the health of microbes, animals as well as plants that thrive in the soil and ultimately the quality of life of human being. This book helps research scholars and teachers working in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental management by utilizing advances in microbiology and biotechnology. It is of interest to undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, researchers, environmentalists, agriculture and horticulture scientists, capacity builders, policy makers and all other stakeholders.

Author : Jameel M. Al-Khayri,Mohammad Israil Ansari,Akhilesh Kumar Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030736064

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Nanobiotechnology by Jameel M. Al-Khayri,Mohammad Israil Ansari,Akhilesh Kumar Singh Pdf

This book provides up-to-date knowledge of the promising field of Nanobiotechnology with emphasis on the mitigation approaches to combat plant abiotic stress factors, including drought, salinity, waterlog, temperature extremes, mineral nutrients, and heavy metals. These factors adversely affect the growth as well as yield of crop plants worldwide, especially under the global climate change. Nanobiotechnology is viewed to revolutionize crop productivity in future. The chapters discuss the status and prospects of this cutting-edge technology toward understanding tolerance mechanisms, including signaling molecules and enzymes regulation in addition to the applications of Nanobiotechnology to combat individual abiotic stress factors.

Author : Parul Chaudhary
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819706334

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Microbial Inoculants by Parul Chaudhary Pdf

Author : Ajay Kumar Tiwari
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811541988

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Advances in Seed Production and Management by Ajay Kumar Tiwari Pdf

High-quality seed is essential for healthy crops and greater agricultural productivity. At the same time, advances in breeding technology require equivalent advances in seed technology. In order to ensure food security, it is crucial to develop seeds that are high yielding, and resistant to drought, heat, cold, and insects. Gathering the latest research in seed sciences, the book includes contributions on seed production in crops such as legumes, sugar, rice, wheat and other cereals. It discusses a range of topics, like the effect of climate change on seed quality, production and storage; seed rouging; seed certification for different crop species; seed biology; and seed pathologies and their effective management. Integrating basic and applied research, this compendium provides valuable insights for researchers and students in agricultural and life sciences; professionals involved in seed certification and those working in quarantine laboratories; as well as plant pathologists.

Author : Aryadeep Roychoudhury
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 777 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811541209

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Rice Research for Quality Improvement: Genomics and Genetic Engineering by Aryadeep Roychoudhury Pdf

This book focuses on the conventional breeding approach, and on the latest high-throughput genomics tools and genetic engineering / biotechnological interventions used to improve rice quality. It is the first book to exclusively focus on rice as a major food crop and the application of genomics and genetic engineering approaches to achieve enhanced rice quality in terms of tolerance to various abiotic stresses, resistance to biotic stresses, herbicide resistance, nutritional value, photosynthetic performance, nitrogen use efficiency, and grain yield. The range of topics is quite broad and exhaustive, making the book an essential reference guide for researchers and scientists around the globe who are working in the field of rice genomics and biotechnology. In addition, it provides a road map for rice quality improvement that plant breeders and agriculturists can actively consult to achieve better crop production.

Author : Joseph Adeniran Adedeji
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031346880

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Ecological Urbanism of Yoruba Cities in Nigeria by Joseph Adeniran Adedeji Pdf

This book offers in-depth ethnographic analyses of key informants’ interviews on the ecological urbanism and ecosystem services (ES) of selected green infrastructure (GI) in Yoruba cities of Ile-Ife, Ibadan, Osogbo, Lagos, Abeokuta, Akure, Ondo, among others in Southwest Nigeria. It examines the Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) demonstrated for wellbeing through home gardens by this largest ethno-linguistic group in Nigeria. This is in addition to the ES of Osun Grove UNESCO World Heritage Site, Osogbo; Biological Garden and Park, Akure; Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos; Adekunle Fajuyi Park, Ado-Ekiti; Muri Okunola Park, Lagos; and some institutional GI including University of Ibadan Botanical Gardens, Ibadan; Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Botanical Garden, Abeokuta; and University of Lagos Lagoon Front Resort, Lagos, Nigeria. The study draws on theoretical praxis of Western biophilic ideologies, spirit ontologies of the Global South, and largely, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005) to examine eco-cultural green spaces, home gardens, and English-types of parks and gardens as archetypes of GI in Yoruba traditional urbanism, colonial and post-colonial city planning. The book provides methods of achieving a form of modernized traditionalism as means of translating the IKS into design strategies for eco-cultural cities. The strategies are framework, model, and ethnographic design algorithms that are syntheses of the lived experiences of the key informants.

Author : Kandiah Pakeerathan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789811987380

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Smart Agriculture for Developing Nations by Kandiah Pakeerathan Pdf

This book in its eighteen chapters provides sustainable and smart technology-based solutions to developing nations. Smart farming is growing in importance due to the increasing demand for higher crop yield, the need for using natural resources efficiently, the rising use and sophistication of information and communication technology and the increasing need for climate-smart agriculture. Some of these chapters deal with the applications of smart agriculture to address the special challenges of the Small Island Developing States for sustainable agriculture. The book brings together scientific communities from India, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Palestine, Sri Lanka and South Africa to share their expertise to make the farming system more connected and intelligent. The smart farming techniques shared in different chapters not only help to reduce the overall cost and improve the quality and quantity of products but altogether help improve the sustainability of agriculture in the developing world. ‘Smart Farming’ is a management concept focused on providing the agricultural industry with the infrastructure to leverage advanced technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotics, drones and Internet of Things (IoT)—for tracking, monitoring, automating and analyzing operations. Sometimes known as precision agriculture, smart farming is software managed and sensor monitored.

Author : Donald L. Sparks
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323989626

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Advances in Agronomy by Donald L. Sparks Pdf

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 176, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomy Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences

Author : Kailash Chandra,Subhash Chand,Ravi Prakash Saini,Rohit Sharma
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000825664

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Smart Breeding by Kailash Chandra,Subhash Chand,Ravi Prakash Saini,Rohit Sharma Pdf

This new volume focuses on novel breeding and biotechnological approaches for crop improvement, covering recent advances in molecular breeding and plant breeding, such as pre-breeding, reverse breeding, allele mining, next-generation sequencing, etc. The authors consider the important necessity and development of climate-resilient crops that can withstand hostility or adversities of climate without substantially compromising yield and discuss ways to mitigate plant stress. The recent developments in breeding and biotechnological approaches concerning crop improvement that are discussed in the book include molecular markers, their genesis, and their significant applications for crop improvement; QTL mapping, a modern breeding approach for mapping quantitative traits; pulse molecular breeding and genomics; and approaches for precise gene alterations in the genome of organisms by using genome editing. Other techniques include reverse breeding, a technique that allows breeders to develop parental lines directly from the heterozygous plant within a shorter time frame; pre-breeding approaches for biotic and abiotic stress management in crop plants; allele mining as a way to find existing variations in an organism’s gene pool by scanning the entire gene; marker-assisted selection, where molecular markers have played a significant role in accelerating breeding programs; and next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms in crop improvement, where the authors summarize the technical know-how of each sequencing platform and its merits and demerits. The book introduces the design and importance of Mutmap and its variant in modern breeding, a novel gene mapping approaches that allows rapid identification of causal nucleotide changes of mutants by whole-genome resequencing. Examples and case studies of the various approaches are included as well, with several examples of marker-assisted selection of rice and maize crop and other agriculturally important crops. This informative volume will enhance readers’ knowledge about the recent developments in breeding and biotechnological approaches concerning crop improvement.