Overview
- Presents reviews and research findings concerning the advances made in the improvement of legumes
- Discusses in depth about plant protection abiotic stresses and biotechnology
- Disseminates information on genetic diversity cultivation and manipulation through mutagenic and molecular techniques
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This authored book gives insight into the morphology, physiology, genetics, plant protection and biotechnology of three important arid legumes, viz., moth bean, cowpea and horse gram. There are seven chapters for each crop that provide in-depth information on cultivation, genetic improvement, plant protection measures, management of physiological and abiotic stresses along with related genetic markers and biotechnological advances pertaining to these legumes. The chapters present research findings and brief reviews concerning the advances made in the improvement of these legumes.
Legumes are utilized as pulses or grains aiding as an important source of protein for both human and animal consumption and also provide raw materials to the food and feed industries. They are also valuable for soil building, improving soil quality and biological nitrogen fixation. Physiology and genetics provide an inimitable source of information on the distinct aspects of basic and applied legume research for general readers, students, academicians and researchers. Arid legumes are crops characterized by inherent features and capabilities to withstand adverse and harsh climatic conditions, significantly replenish the soil, as well as provide protein and micronutrients. Adaptability to several stresses including drought makes them key to agriculture in areas receiving scanty rainfall.
This comprehensive book disseminates significant information on the genetic diversity, cultivation, manipulation through mutagenic techniques, molecular biology and other breeding techniques. The book, therefore, is of importance to teachers, researchers and policymakers who are interested to acquire knowledge about moth bean, cowpea and horse gram. It also serves as an additional reading material for MSc and PhD students of agriculture and environmental sciences. The book is also useful to national and international agricultural scientists and policymakers.
Legumes are utilized as pulses or grains aiding as an important source of protein for both human and animal consumption and also provide raw materials to the food and feed industries. They are also valuable for soil building, improving soil quality and biological nitrogen fixation. Physiology and genetics provide an inimitable source of information on the distinct aspects of basic and applied legume research for general readers, students, academicians and researchers. Arid legumes are crops characterized by inherent features and capabilities to withstand adverse and harsh climatic conditions, significantly replenish the soil, as well as provide protein and micronutrients. Adaptability to several stresses including drought makes them key to agriculture in areas receiving scanty rainfall.
This comprehensive book disseminates significant information on the genetic diversity, cultivation, manipulation through mutagenic techniques, molecular biology and other breeding techniques. The book, therefore, is of importance to teachers, researchers and policymakers who are interested to acquire knowledge about moth bean, cowpea and horse gram. It also serves as an additional reading material for MSc and PhD students of agriculture and environmental sciences. The book is also useful to national and international agricultural scientists and policymakers.
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Moth Bean
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Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dr Rakesh Pathak a obtained PhD from the Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, in 2008. He is an assistant chief technical officer in the Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan and is a fellow of the Institution of Chemists (India). Dr Pathak has published more than 100 research papers and book chapters on molecular characterization and genetic diversity studies of several crops and trees in journals and books of national and international repute. He has molecularly characterized and submitted more than 200 novel gene sequences belonging to plant varieties/germplasm, macro-fungi, fungal pathogens and PGPRs with NCBI, USA, to address Indian biodiversity. Dr Pathak has delivered several oral and poster presentations in national and international conferences. He has been regularly reviewing manuscripts as a referee for high-impact journals.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Genetics, Physiology and Cultivation of Moth Bean, Cowpea and Horse Gram
Authors: Rakesh Pathak
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9956-7
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-19-9955-0Published: 27 May 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-19-9958-1Published: 28 May 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-981-19-9956-7Published: 26 May 2023
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 396
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plant Physiology, Plant Genetics and Genomics, Biodiversity