Agricultural Diversification and Smallholders in South Asia
Author | : P. K. Joshi |
Publisher | : Academic Foundation |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9788171885510 |
Contributed articles at two workshops.
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Author | : P. K. Joshi |
Publisher | : Academic Foundation |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9788171885510 |
Contributed articles at two workshops.
Author | : Atul Bhargava |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2013-09-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1780642261 |
Quinoa is an invaluable crop, highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as one of the world's main crops for future food security. The first comprehensive review of quinoa, this book includes four sections covering the history of the crop, phylogeny and systematics, botany and agrotechnology, and the qualitative aspects, economics and marketing of quinoa, making it a vital resource for students and researchers of crop science.
Author | : Rickey Y. Yada |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2024-06-13 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0443156913 |
Future Food Systems: Exploring Global Production, Processing, Distribution and Consumption provides an overview of food systems, from farming through to logistics, processing, retail, service and consumption, with the intention of enabling more efficient development of policy and implementation of food related practices. The book presents the considerations which must be understood to develop effective and efficient policies and practices for any level of food system and along the continuum of those systems, with attention being given to the academic, public and private sector challenges, and opportunities for progress, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. Presented in parts to highlight key aspects of the subject area, the book explores production practices including increasingly important programs in integrated farming systems, vertical agriculture and urban farming, processes, value adding for commodities, agricultural technology, supply chain innovations and consumer considerations. The book provides foundational insights into the underpinnings of today's food systems, its challenges and its opportunities for the future. - Written by industry and academic experts for balanced perspective - Presents foundational information with practical application insights - Includes chapters on regulatory and policy issues
Author | : Alain Cuerrier |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2014-12-02 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1439888418 |
The genus Rhodiola (Family Crassulaceae) is indigenous to Northern Canada, Europe and Asia where its rhizomes and roots have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Recent interest in the species Rhodiola rosea (roseroot) in the West arose from the use of the rhizome as an adaptogen for the treatment of stress, but in the last few years, ch
Author | : Ernest Small |
Publisher | : NRC Research Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9780660175348 |
The introduction to this work reviews topics of general interest, including the history of plants in medicine, medicinal chemicals found in plants, the popularity of herbal medication, neutraceuticals, drugs from plants, and the economic importance of medicinal plants. The main section contains detailed species accounts of such plants as ginseng, yew, kelp, cohosh, witch hazel, and cranberry. Information provided includes scientific & common names, description & classification, agricultural & commercial aspects, medicinal & non-medicinal uses, toxicity, chemistry, and human interest information. Additional chapters address such topics as the medicinal plant business, the regulatory & legal framework for medicinal plant production & marketing, hazards associated with medicinal plants, and medicinal plant research in Canada. Includes glossary.
Author | : Rosa Francaviglia |
Publisher | : Frontiers Media SA |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2022-12-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 2832507956 |
Author | : Iqbal Ahmad |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 586 |
Release | : 2017-07-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119246415 |
Biofilms are predominant mode of life for microbes under natural conditions. The three-dimensional structure of the biofilm provides enhanced protection from physical, chemical and biological stress conditions to associated microbial communities. These complex and highly structured microbial communities play a vital role in maintaining the health of plants, soils and waters. Biofilm associated with plants may be pathogenic or beneficial based on the nature of their interactions. Pathogenic or undesirable biofilm requires control in many situations, including soil, plants, food and water. Written by leading experts from around the world, Biofilms in Plant and Soil Health provides an up-to-date review on various aspects of microbial biofilms, and suggests future and emerging trends in biofilms in plant and soil health. Issues are addressed in four sub areas: I) The fundamentals and significance of biofilm in plant and soil health, and the concept of mono and mixed biofilms by PGPR and fungal biofilms. II) Biochemical and molecular mechanisms in biofilm studies in plant associated bacteria, and techniques in studying biofilms and their characterization, gene expression and enhanced antimicrobial resistance in biofilms, as well as biotic and biotic factors affecting biofilm in vitro. III) The ecological significance of soil associated biofilms and stress management and bioremediation of contaminated soils and degraded ecosystems. IV) Pathogenic biofilm associated with plant and food and its control measures. This book is recommended for students and researchers working in agricultural and environmental microbiology, biotechnology, soil sciences, soil and plant health and plant protection. Researchers working in the area of quorum sensing, biofilm applications, and understanding microbiome of soil and plants will also find it useful.
Author | : Neil O. Anderson |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 860 |
Release | : 2007-10-04 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781402065699 |
Floriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial agriculture. This book provides a unique and valuable resource on the many issues and challenges facing flower breeders, as well as the industry at-large. Featuring contributions from 32 international authorities, it offers tools and directions for future crop domestication and enhancement as well as offers essential information for breeding a wide range of floriculture crops.
Author | : Larry Hodgson |
Publisher | : Princeton Architectural Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781568982793 |
The Garden Lover's Guides were devised for gardeners on the move, profiling points of horticultural interest in various countries. Each guide lists an extensive range of practical information, including opening times, admission fees, directions, nearby sites of interest and other available facilities. Exquisitely drawn three-dimensional maps are provided for selected gardens. These new titles lead readers to over 100 of the best Canadian gardens and through the imposing formal terraces and breathtaking plantings of Ireland's castles, parks and country gardens. All guides include lush photographs and detailed descriptions.
Author | : Silvio Caputo |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2022-06-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3030999629 |
This Monograph focuses on the new approaches that urban agriculture offers to grow food in cities. The author paints a dynamic picture of soil-less and indoor techniques that are currently emerging. A growing number of small scale community-led and entrepreneurial initiatives are using such techniques for diverse objectives: to increase resource efficiency; to strengthen food security; to educate and inform or to exploit new market opportunities. The described studies demonstrate how technologies that are typically used in high-tech food production can also be harnessed in small projects to generate social and economic benefits at a local level. The author puts a focus on three aspects: to outline the context within which small scale soil-less urban agriculture is developing in Europe; to give an overview of the state-of-the-art of projects focusing on this area through case study analysis and to elaborate on emerging questions. Such questions include: is the use of soil-less urban agriculture changing the relationship with, and perception of, what is natural and sustainable for urban farmers and small enterprises working in this sector? What is the perceived potential of these soil-less and indoor forms of urban agriculture to meet environmental, social and economic goals? By answering these and other questions, the volume is a valuable resource for researchers in agriculture and sustainability, as well as urban farmers.