Expanding The Production And Use Of Cool Season Food Legumes

Author : Fred J. Muehlbauer,W.J. Kaiser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401107983

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Expanding the Production and Use of Cool Season Food Legumes by Fred J. Muehlbauer,W.J. Kaiser Pdf

The goal of the Second International Food Legume Research Conference held in Cairo, Egypt was to build on the success of the first conference held nearly 6 years earlier at Spokane, Washington, USA. It was at that first conference where the decision was made to hold the second Conference in Egypt and so near the ancestral home of these food legume crops. It has been a long held view that the cool season food legumes had their origin in the Mediterranean basin and the Near-east arc, and there is little doubt that food legumes were a staple food of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The cool season food legumes have the reputation for producing at least some yield under adverse conditions of poor fertility and limited moisture, i. e. , in circumstances where other crops are likely to fail completely. Yields of cool season food legumes are particularly poor in those regions where they are most important to local populations. The influx of more profitable crops such as wheat, maize, and soybeans have gradually relegated the food legumes to marginal areas with poor fertility and limited water which exposes them to even greater degrees of stress. In the past two decades, production of food legumes has declined in most of the developing countries while at the same time it has expanded greatly in Canada, Australia, and most notably in Turkey.

Author : R.J. Summerfield
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1149 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400927643

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World crops: Cool season food legumes by R.J. Summerfield Pdf

The genesis of the International Food Legume Research Conference (IFLRC) can be traced back to 1983 - and so this Volume, the Proceedings of that Conference, has had a gestation period of close to five years. Professor Norman Simmonds, the perennial Book Review Editor of Experimental Agriculture, has expressed the opinion (vol. 22, p. 201, 1986) that "Many symposial volumes are just plain awful!" Elsewhere (Nature vol. 312, pp. 201-2, 1984), Anthony Watkinson - then a Commissioning Editor at Oxford University Press has described several reasons which have led him to believe that "Conference proceedings - symposia - are generally disliked . . . . To put it mildly, this type of publication has a bad name". The problems, from an author's perspective, of contributing to any many-authored publication are aired in an exchange of correspondence in Biologist (vol. 30, pp. 123 and 180, 1983; and vol. 31, pp. 3 and 69,1984). And from the editor's viewpoint, D. J. Weatherall - then Nuffield Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oxford - has described (Nature vol. 317, p.

Author : R. Knight
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0792355652

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Linking Research and Marketing Opportunities for Pulses in the 21st Century by R. Knight Pdf

Proceedings of the Third International Food Legumes Research Conference

Author : Marcelino Perez de la Vega,Ana Maria Torres,Jose Ignacio Cubero,Chittaranjan Kole
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439883396

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Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Cool Season Grain Legumes by Marcelino Perez de la Vega,Ana Maria Torres,Jose Ignacio Cubero,Chittaranjan Kole Pdf

Cool season grain legumes including pea, faba bean, lentil, chickpea, and grass pea are extensively grown in many parts of the world. They are a primary source of proteins in human diet. This volume deals with the most recent advances in genetics, genomics, and breeding of these crops. The "state of the art" for the individual crops differs; howeve

Author : Ram J. Singh,Prem P. Jauhar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135509682

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Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement by Ram J. Singh,Prem P. Jauhar Pdf

The first book in this new series discusses grain legumes, which rank only second to cereals in supplying calories and protein to the world's population. With each chapter written by an internationally renowned scientist, the book reviews the role of alien germplasm for the domestication of each major legume crop. Discussion for each crop covers or

Author : Aditya Pratap,Jitendra Kumar
Publisher : CABI
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1845937813

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Biology and Breeding of Food Legumes by Aditya Pratap,Jitendra Kumar Pdf

Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. These crops also play an important role in low-input agricultural production systems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Despite systematic and continuous breeding efforts through conventional methods, substantial genetic gains have not been achieved. With the rise in demand for food legumes/pulses and increased market value of these crops, research has focused on increasing production and improving the quality of pulses for both edible and industria.

Author : Colin W Wrigley,Harold Corke,Koushik Seetharaman,Jonathan Faubion
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1956 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123947864

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Encyclopedia of Food Grains by Colin W Wrigley,Harold Corke,Koushik Seetharaman,Jonathan Faubion Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Food Grains, Four Volume Set is an in-depth and authoritative reference covering all areas of grain science. Coverage includes everything from the genetics of grains to the commercial, economic and social aspects of this important food source. Also covered are the biology and chemistry of grains, the applied aspects of grain production and the processing of grains into various food and beverage products. With the paramount role of cereals as a global food source, this Encyclopedia is sure to become the standard reference work in the field of science. Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com. Written from an international perspective the Encyclopedia concentrates on the food uses of grains, but details are also provided about the wider roles of grains Well organized and accessible, it is the ideal resource for students, researchers and professionals seeking an authoritative overview on any particular aspect of grain science This second edition has four print volumes which provides over 200 articles on food grains Includes extensive cross-referencing and "Further Reading" lists at the end of each article for deeper exploration into the topic This edition also includes useful items for students and teachers alike, with Topic Highlights, Learning objectives, Exercises for Revision and exercises to explore the topic further

Author : Nigel Maxted,Sarita Jane Bennett
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401598231

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Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean by Nigel Maxted,Sarita Jane Bennett Pdf

Genetic erosion, that is, the loss of native plant and genetic diversity has been exponential from the Mediterranean Basin through the Twentieth century. This careless eradication of species and genetic diversity as a result of human activities from a 'hot-spot' of diversity threatens sustainable agriculture and food security for the temperate regions of the world. Since the early 1900s there has been a largely ad hoc movement to halt the loss of plant diversity and enhance its utilisation. The Convention on Biological Diversity and Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources, both highlight the need to improve conservation methodologies and enhance utilisation techniques. It has been argued that the most important component of biodiversity is the genetic diversity of crop and forage species used to feed humans and livestock. These cultivated and related wild species provides the raw material for further selection and improvement. Leguminosae species are of major economic importance (peas, chickpeas, lentils and faba beans, as well as numerous forage species) and provide a particularly rich source of protein for human and animal foods. Their distribution is concentrated in the Mediterranean region and therefore the improvement of their conservation and use in the region is critical. This text is designed to help ensure an adequate breadth of legume diversity is conserved and to help maximise the use of that conserved diversity. The subjects of conservation and use of legume diversity, the Mediterranean ecosystem and taxonomy of legumes are introduced. Generic reviews of the taxonomy, centre of diversity, ecogeographic distribution, genetic diversity distribution, conservation status, conservation gaps and future research needs are provided, along with a discussion of the importance of rhizobia to the maintenance of legume diversity. Current ex situ and in situ conservation activities as well current legume uses are reviewed. In conclusion future priorities for ex situ and in situ plant genetic conservation and use of Mediterranean legumes are highlighted. All contributors look forward rather than simply reviewing past and current activities and therefore it is hoped that the identification of genetic erosion, location of taxonomic and genetic diversity and promotion of more efficient utilisation of conserved material will be enhanced.

Author : Shyam S. Yadav,W. Chen
Publisher : CABI
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845932138

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Chickpea Breeding and Management by Shyam S. Yadav,W. Chen Pdf

The chickpea is an ancient crop that is still important in both developed and developing nations. This authoritative account by international experts covers all aspects of chickpea breeding and management, and the integrated pest management and biotechnology applications that are important to its improvement. With topics covered including origin and taxonomy, ecology, distribution and genetics, this book combines the many and varied research issues impacting on production and utilization of the chickpea crop on its journey from paddock to plate.

Author : International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Arid regions agriculture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132142410

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ICARDA Annual Report by International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Pdf

Author : Sudarshan Nadathur,Janitha P. D. Dr. Wanasundara,Laurie Scanlin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128027769

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Sustainable Protein Sources by Sudarshan Nadathur,Janitha P. D. Dr. Wanasundara,Laurie Scanlin Pdf

Protein plays a critical role in human nutrition. Although animal-derived proteins constitute the majority of the protein we consume, plant-derived proteins can satisfy the same requirement with less environmental impact. Sustainable Protein Sources allows readers to understand how alternative proteins such as plant, fungal, algal, and insect protein can take the place of more costly and less efficient animal-based sources. Sustainable Protein Sources presents the various benefits of plant and alternative protein consumption, including those that benefit the environment, population, and consumer trends. The book presents chapter-by-chapter coverage of protein from various sources, including cereals and legumes, oilseeds, pseudocereals, fungi, algae, and insects. It assesses the nutrition, uses, functions, benefits, and challenges of each of these proteins. The book also explores opportunities to improve utilization and addresses everything from ways in which to increase consumer acceptability, to methods of improving the taste of products containing these proteins, to the ways in which policies can affect the use of plant-derived proteins. In addition, the book delves into food security and political issues which affect the type of crops that are cultivated and the sources of food proteins. The book concludes with required consumer choices such as dietary changes and future research ideas that necessitate vigorous debate for a sustainable planet. Introduces the need to shift current animal-derived protein sources to those that are more plant-based Presents a valuable compendium on plant and alternate protein sources covering land, water, and energy uses for each type of protein source Discusses nutritive values of each protein source and compares each alternate protein to more complete proteins Provides an overview of production, including processing, protein isolation, use cases, and functionality Presents solutions to challenges, along with taste modulation Focuses on non-animal derived proteins Identifies paths and choices that require consumer and policymaker debate and action

Author : Joseph H. Hulse,National Research Council Canada
Publisher : NRC Research Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0660162105

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Science, Agriculture, and Food Security by Joseph H. Hulse,National Research Council Canada Pdf

This book examines the differing concepts of food security and the practicalities, policies, and resources that shape issues of food security. It begins with discussion of the nature of food security, its components, and related concepts such as self-sufficiency and global carrying capacity. It then reviews food consumption patterns in developed nations and developing regions, and discusses the complexities of determining what constitutes an adequate diet, taking into account recommended dietary allowances, variability in food composition, dietary balance and imbalance, diet and disease, nutrient deficiencies, intolerances, and food allergies. The book also reviews divergent concepts of sustainable agriculture, examining resources and policies that influence economically efficient and ecologically conservative food production and distribution. Soil and water management, genetic diversity, atmosphere and climate, energy in agriculture, government policies, and production systems are discussed as they relate to food security. Finally, the book reviews agricultural research, notably that conducted by members of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, research on agricultural pests and diseases, the need to improve post-production systems (including markets and transportation), food science research, and future requirements for human resources to ensure food security.

Author : Parvaiz Ahmad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118917084

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Legumes under Environmental Stress by Parvaiz Ahmad Pdf

Leguminous crops have been found to contribute almost 27% of the world’s primary crop production. However, due to environmental fluctuations, legumes are often exposed to different environmental stresses, leading to problems with growth and development, and ultimately, decreased yield. This timely review explains the transcriptomics, proteomics, genomics, metabolomics, transgenomics, functional genomics and phenomics of a wide range of different leguminous crops under biotic and abiotic stresses, and their genetic and molecular responses. Amongst others the text describes the effect of nutrient deficiency, pesticides, salt, and temperature stress on legumes. Importantly, the book explores the physiobiochemical, molecular and omic approaches that are used to overcome biotic and abiotic constraints in legumes. It looks at the exogenous application of phytoprotectants; the role of nutrients in the alleviation of abiotic stress; and the microbial strategy for the improvement of legume production under hostile environments. Key features: demonstrates how to mitigate the negative effect of stress on leguminous crops, and how to improve the yield under stress the most up-to-date research in the field written by an international team of active researchers and practitioners across academia, industry and non-profit organisations. This volume is a valuable and much-needed resource for scientists, professionals and researchers working in plant science, breeding, food security, crop improvement and agriculture worldwide. In universities it will educate postgraduate and graduate students in plant science and agriculture; it will also benefit those in scientific institutions and in biotech and agribusiness companies, who deal with agronomy and environment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1504 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Plant breeding
ISBN : UCR:31210013882392

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Plant Breeding Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Amitav Bhattacharya
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813362765

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Soil Water Deficit and Physiological Issues in Plants by Amitav Bhattacharya Pdf

This book explores the impact of soil water deficiency on various aspects of physiological processes in plants. The book explains the effects under soil water deficit condition such as lowering of plant water content, disturbance in carbon metabolism such in photosynthesis, photorespiration and respiration as well as effects of soil water deficit on nitrogen metabolism. The book also educates the readers about, mineral nutrition under soil water deficit condition and roles of different nutrient to overcome water deficit. Changes in growth and development pattern of plant under soil water deficit condition and effects on growth and development are elaborated. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists in botany and agriculture. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read. The in depth description of the major physiological issues in plants under soil water deficit that are presented in this book will help breeders tailoring crops for desirable physiological survival traits in the face of increasing soil water deficit. This book is an impactful addition to the library of any faculty members, researchers, agricultural policy planner, post graduate or student studying in plant physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and other subjects related to crop husbandry.