Agronomy And Economy Of Turmeric And Ginger The Invaluable Medicinal Spice Crops

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The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger

Author : K.P. Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Newnes
ISBN 13 : 012394824X
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger written by K.P. Prabhakaran Nair and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turmeric has been used as a medicine, a condiment, and a dye since at least 600 B.C., while ginger has been used extensively throughout history for its medicinal purposes. The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger brings these two important plants together in one reference book, explaining their history, production techniques, and nutritional and medicinal properties in detail. This book is intuitively organized by plant and use, allowing quick access to information. It puts the uniquely Indian use and history of turmeric and ginger plants into a global context of production and economic aspects. It explores the plants from a botanical perspective, and goes into details of their chemical composition as well. Rounding out the book are chapters on disease and pest control issues. The book is a valuable resource for those involved in the production and marketing of these plants, as well as those looking for more information on the medicinal and nutritional properties of turmeric and ginger. The first book to bring together extensive information about turmeric and ginger Incorporates medicinal, nutritional and agricultural aspects of the two plants Offers a global perspective

Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger: The Invaluable Medicinal Spice Crops

Author : K. P. Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780323282567
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (825 download)

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Download or read book Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger: The Invaluable Medicinal Spice Crops written by K. P. Prabhakaran Nair and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) - World's Invaluable Medicinal Spices

Author : Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030291898
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) - World's Invaluable Medicinal Spices written by Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the various aspects, from production to marketing of turmeric and ginger, the world’s two most important and invaluable medicinal spice crops. The book begins with their origin and history, global spread, and goes on to describe the botany, production agronomy, fertilizer practices, pest management, post-harvest technology, pharmacology and nutraceutical uses. The book presents the economy, import-export and world markets involved with reference to turmeric and ginger. It would be a benchmark and an important reference source for scientists, students, both undergraduate and post graduate, studying agriculture and food sciences and policy makers. It would be of great interest to professionals and industry involved in spice trade.

Minor Spices and Condiments

Author : Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303082246X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Minor Spices and Condiments written by Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices can be classified as major spices, like Black pepper, Cardamom, Turmeric, Ginger etc, and minor spices and condiments, and tree spices. This book will discuss exclusively minor spices and condiments. Spices constitute a very important group of agricultural products, which, since antiquity, have been considered indispensable in the culinary art of flavoring foods. The history of spices is very much entwined with the history of mankind. And, some spice crops like Black pepper predominates in the family of spices. In fact, colloquially, it is called “King”of spices and, another, Cardamom, is called the “Queen”of spices. There is worthwhile amount of published work, on these in addition to Turmeric and Ginger. Both ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and ISI (Indian Standards Institution) (now BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)) experts concluded, after considerable deliberations, that there is no clear-cut division between “spices” and “çondiments”, and, as such, they have been clubbed together. The term “Spices and Condiments” applies to such natural plant or vegetable products or mixtures, thereof, used in whole or ground form, mainly for imparting flavor, aroma and piquancy to foods and also for seasoning of foods and beverages like soups etc. A detailed survey of published literature proves that there are a number of minor spices, which have tremendous commercial potential, globally. And, an authentic book on these will not only serve as an important guide to the academic community, but, also provide a fillip to industry involved in value addition.

Naturally beautiful: Cosmetic and beauty products from forests

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251323984
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book Naturally beautiful: Cosmetic and beauty products from forests written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last decade or so the extent of natural ingredients used by the cosmetics industry has increased, but there is no comprehensive publication on beauty products based on forest products, although scattered information does exist. By bringing attention to the role of forests in supplying beauty products and the connections with livelihood security and utilization of NWFPs, awareness of the importance of forests and their connection with cosmetics will be raised. Within this context, FAO and the Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme (NTFP-EP) Asia have conducted this regional assessment of NWFPs related to the cosmetics and fragrance sector. The study compiled a set of case studies that examined specific NWFPs and the various traditional contexts in which they are collected, processed and marketed. The main objective of this volume is to present the case studies and the emerging synthesis, while encouraging cross-sectoral discussions in Asia on forests and beauty products. The study also provides recommendations on further enhancing equitable arrangements between forest communities and industry players. The initiative also organized a mini-seminar on forest product contributions to the cosmetics industry as part of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016 in Clark, Pampanga, the Philippines.

Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops

Author : Azamal Husen
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040005268
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops written by Azamal Husen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices are used in small quantities to add flavor, aroma, color, and texture in food preparation. However, spices and condiments have also been recognized as having medicinal value. They have been used traditionally as curative and preventive agents, the bioactive compounds obtained from these plants are used in herbal drug formulations in modern times. Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops provides a comprehensive overview on the medicinal properties of spices and condiments with focus on various phytochemicals derived from them. KEY FEATURES: • Examines spices and condiments with respect to their biology, diversity, distribution, and pharmacological values. • Explores the scientific validations of the therapeutic potentials of spice and condiment plant species. • Discusses the bioactive agents involved in alleviating symptoms of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. • Explains specific medicinal features of spice and condiment-producing plant species inspiring research, discovery, and safe herbal drug formulation. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is useful for plant scientists, economic botanists, those who work with herbal and complementary medicine, as well as people working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Superfoods

Author : Jeffrey P. Miller
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030932400
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Superfoods written by Jeffrey P. Miller and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superfoods have come to the forefront of the public imagination due to a combination of presumed health benefits and cultural mystique. Much of the literature on these foods, however, is based upon rostrums and diet plans that accept the health claims of superfoods without subjecting them to rigorous scrutiny. Superfoods: Cultural and Scientific Perspectives examines these food products from a blended science and cultural viewpoint, presenting a balanced, evidence-based view of each food item. Following a discussion of “superfoods” as a category, the book’s chapters examine individual superfoods, including but not limited to: avocados, chocolate, wine, berries, and fish oil. Presented in a systemic manner, each chapter provides a cultural history of the superfood; a survey of the current state of nutritional research on the food and its health claims; an exploration of related science topics to enhance understanding of the superfood, (i.e., a survey of the botany, biology, or chemistry studies); social issues associated with the superfood, such as sustainability, environmental health concerns, agricultural issues, fair trade and marketing issues; and one to three recipes featuring the superfood. This combination of scientific and cultural perspectives makes Superfoods an invaluable reference for academics, industry professionals, and lay-readers alike.

Essential Oils

Author : Gulzar Ahmad Nayik
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0323972357
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Essential Oils written by Gulzar Ahmad Nayik and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2023-02-06 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Oils: Extraction, Characterization and Applications covers sixteen essential oils from different herbal and aromatic plants, including production, composition and extraction techniques such as distillation, chemistry and properties, characterization and applications. The book also presents their safety, toxicity and regulation, alongside trade, storage, stability and transport concepts. Essential oils in plants, extraction and analysis, and current trends in the use of essential oils, like aroma therapy, agro-food and non-food usage are thoroughly explored. Remaining chapters are dedicated to different essential oils, including lavender, peppermint, sandalwood, citrus, eucalyptus, tea tree, clove, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, rosewood, juniper and pine, patchouli, clary, and more. Edited by a global team of experts in essential oils, this book is designed to be a practical tool for the many diverse professionals who develop and market essential oils. Thoroughly explores the extraction and characterization of essential oils Contains comprehensive information on major, popular essential oils Provides an exceptional range of information on properties, applications, safety, toxicity and regulations

Nematode Problems in Crops and their Management in South Asia

Author : Raman Kumar Walia
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527558487
Total Pages : 754 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Nematode Problems in Crops and their Management in South Asia written by Raman Kumar Walia and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive treatise on the current status of nematology in South Asia, covering major field problems and their solutions through “nematode-crop-region” modules conducted in the region by renowned experts, and the emerging scenario of nematode problems and the development of new management technologies. It includes the practical field experiences of renowned experts, supported by original images. The book will be of particular interest to plant protection and extension workers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and those involved with the pesticide industry. It will also serve as a handbook for students preparing for competitive examinations.

Organic Production of Pepper, Ginger and Turmeric

Author : Gowri Vijayan
Publisher : AGRIHORTICO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Organic Production of Pepper, Ginger and Turmeric written by Gowri Vijayan and published by AGRIHORTICO. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black pepper is one of the most important spice crops of India. It is produced mainly in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu of Southern India. Organic cultivation focuses basically on isolation. Pepper, when grown as an intercrop should still follow the conventions. Therefore, a 25 m wide isolation belt is to be made around the conventional production area of the plantation. The produce from this isolated belt is not to be considered as ‘organic’. In the case of sloppy terrain, care has to be taken to divert runoff water and drift from neighboring farms. Ginger is one of the important spice crops used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and believed to be a native of south-east Asia. Ginger is commercially sold in rhizome state. Turmeric, the ‘Indian saffron’ is one of the most important spice crops of India. Its culinary and medicinal merit finds its use in drug, cosmetic and food industry in India.

Food and Lifestyle in Health and Disease

Author : Chuong Pham-Huy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000563545
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Food and Lifestyle in Health and Disease written by Chuong Pham-Huy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and Lifestyle in Health and Disease gathers information on various food types providing an explanation of their nutrient composition, sources, roles, and mechanisms in health and diseases. To obtain good health practices and prevent diseases, it is necessary to understand links in the relationship of food, lifestyle, environment, and health. This book is a vital source for research topics related to these issues, including the following: Analysis of various types of food and lifestyles for the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disorders, cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The influences of environmental pollution, synergistic effects of different foods, and synergy of foods with physical activity or medicine. The roles of animal, fungal, and plant source foods in human health and disease. This book is appropriate for health-conscious users, health care providers and practitioners, teachers, and researchers.

Contemporary Studies in Biological Sciences I

Author : Semra BENZER
Publisher : Akademisyen Kitabevi
ISBN 13 : 6253995553
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (539 download)

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Book Synopsis Contemporary Studies in Biological Sciences I by : Semra BENZER

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DISEASES OF FIELD AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT VOLUME–I

Author : KHARAYAT, BHUPENDRA SINGH
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 939181896X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book DISEASES OF FIELD AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT VOLUME–I written by KHARAYAT, BHUPENDRA SINGH and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book fully conforms to the syllabus of the ICAR Fifth Dean's Committee Report prescribed for the undergraduate degree programme [B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture]. The book covers symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and epidemiology, and management of major diseases of Field Crops, such as Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Bajra, Groundnut, Soybean, Pigeon pea, Finger millet, Black gram and Green gram, Castor, Tobacco and Horticultural Crops, such as Guava, Banana, Papaya, Pomegranate, Cruciferous vegetables, Brinjal, Tomato, Okra, Beans, Ginger, Colocasia, Coconut, Tea, and Coffee. The list of additional important diseases from the aforementioned crops has been given in the book. Convincing tables and high-quality photographs furnished at appropriate places make concepts easy for students to comprehend. The book also contains objective type questions like Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Match the Following type of questions to enhance the understanding of the subject which will further help students to practice for the ICAR-JRF exam. However, these questions will also be useful for other competitive examinations such as ICAR-SRF, ICAR-NET, IARI, UPSC and Entrance exam for PG course. Besides undergraduate students, this book will also serve as a ready-to-use teaching material for teachers and a basic guide for researchers, plant protection specialists, extension workers and agriculture or horticulture officers, and growers. KEY FEATURES • Thorough coverage as per the syllabus needs • Lucid explanation for easy comprehension • Illustration and photographs for clear understanding • Question bank for practice TARGET AUDIENCE • B.Sc. (Hons) Agricultural Sciences • Competitive exams: ICAR-JRF, ICAR-SRF, ICAR-NET, IARI and so on. • Ready reference for teachers, researchers and plant protection scientists.

The Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Environmental Knowledge

Author : Thomas F. Thornton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351983296
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Environmental Knowledge written by Thomas F. Thornton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an overview of key themes in Indigenous Environmental Knowledge (IEK) and anchors them with brief but well-grounded empirical case studies of relevance for each of these themes, drawn from bioculturally diverse areas around the world. It provides an incisive, cutting-edge overview of the conceptual and philosophical issues, while providing constructive examples of how IEK studies have been implemented to beneficial effect in ecological restoration, stewardship, and governance schemes. Collectively, the chapters in the Routledge Handbook of Indigenous Environmental Knowledge cover Indigenous Knowledge not only in a wide range of cultures and livelihood contexts, but also in a wide range of environments, including drylands, savannah grassland, tropical forests, mountain landscapes, temperate and boreal forests, Pacific and Indian Ocean islands, and coastal environments. The chapters discuss the complexities and nuances of Indigenous cosmologies and ethno-metaphysics and the treatment and incorporation of IEK in local, national, and international environmental policies. Taken together, the chapters in this volume make a strong case for the potential of Indigenous Knowledge in addressing today’s local and global environmental challenges, especially when approached from a perspective of appreciative inquiry, using cross-cultural methods and ethical, collaborative approaches which limit bias and inappropriate extraction of IEK. The book is a guide for graduate and advanced undergraduate teaching, and a key reference for academics in development studies, environmental studies, geography, anthropology, and beyond, as well as anyone with an interest in Indigenous Environmental Knowledge. Chapters 10 and 23 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

The Chemistry and Bioactive Components of Turmeric

Author : Sreeraj Gopi
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 1839160594
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book The Chemistry and Bioactive Components of Turmeric written by Sreeraj Gopi and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turmeric belongs to the family Zingiberaceae and is a yellow spice of high economic importance due to its medicinal value. Cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world, it is used extensively as a colouring, flavouring and preserving agent. In recent years, several drugs derived from natural products have been developed and current drug research is actively investigating the possible therapeutic roles of many Ayurvedic medicines, most notable among those being examined is turmeric. The wide range of pharmacological activities attributed to turmeric come mainly from curcuminoids and two related compounds, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. This comprehensive book brings together the research carried out on constituents obtained from turmeric and highlights their chemical and biological activities. Comprising 17 chapters, each written by experts in their respective field and curated by authorities, it will be invaluable to all those who are involved in the production, processing, marketing, and the use of turmeric. Appealing to researchers and professionals in natural products, nutraceuticals and food chemists, this book is exposing some of the myths and showing areas for possible future use.

Fungal Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Author : Abd El-Latif Hesham
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030418707
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Fungal Biotechnology and Bioengineering written by Abd El-Latif Hesham and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that include both unicellular and multicellular species. They have a worldwide distribution and a wide range of applications in diverse sectors, from environmental, food and medicine to biotechnological innovations. Fungal biochemical genetics involves the study of the relationships between genome, proteome and metabolome, and the underlying molecular processes in both native and bioengineered fungi. This book provides a valuable resource on the challenges and potential of fungal biotechnology and related bioengineering and functional diversity for various industrial applications in the food, environmental, bioenergy and biorefining, and the biopharma sectors. In comparison to previous and related publications in the area of applied myco-biotech-engineering, this book bridges a knowledge gap in the areas related to prospects and investment as well as intellectual and technical issues. This book also provides information on recent commercial and economic interests in the area by juxtaposing the developments achieved in recent worldwide research and its many challenges.

Pythium

Author : Mahendra Rai
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000733378
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Pythium written by Mahendra Rai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pythium is one of the most important phytopathogens causing significant damage to agriculture, forest, and nurseries, etc. It is an unseen enemy of the root zone of various plants and hence considered as "hidden terror" for a number of plants. An accurate diagnosis and identification of Pythium causing various infections in plants is very important because it is often confused with several other fungi. Pythium infections are difficult to control once they have set in. Therefore, its effective and ecofriendly management is of paramount importance. In addition, there are many reports on Pythium causing infections in human beings and animals. The present book on Pythium focuses on various aspects which mainly include pathogenesis, technological developments in detection and diagnosis, and its management. Key Features Includes identification of Pythium spp. by traditional and molecular methods Deals with different diseases caused by Pythium spp Describes the role of Pythium in mammalian diseases Incorporates various management strategies Discusses emerging role of nanotechnological tools for the management of Pythium diseases