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A Century of Geneticists

Author : Krishna Dronamraju
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351648292
Total Pages : 491 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book A Century of Geneticists written by Krishna Dronamraju and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetics, like all scientific disciplines, is a human endeavor. Thus, the lives of geneticists - their friendships, colleagues and associations - play an important role in the historical development of the science. This book summarizes the history of genetics by reviewing the lives of the prominent and influential researchers beginning with the earliest and simplest branches of genetics (studies of inheritance and mutation) and ending with the human genome project - the pinnacle of genetics research of the 20th century. Key selling features: Summarizes the lives of important genetics researchers Reviews the development of important foundational concepts Highlights the way new technologies and methods have advanced the study of genetics Explores the influence of genetics in other biomedical fields Avoids simplistic chronological summary of genetics

M.s. Swaminathan: Legend In Science And Beyond

Author : P C Kesavan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813200111
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book M.s. Swaminathan: Legend In Science And Beyond written by P C Kesavan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique volume is not just an in-depth analysis of Professor Swaminathan's brilliant contributions to basic cytogenetics, radiation biology, mutagenesis and genomic affinities of cultivated potato and its wild derivatives, but also the application of the new knowledge gained to improve the productivity of agricultural crops, as also to enhance their resistance to a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses. No other earlier biographies of Professor Swaminathan bring out these salient dimensions of his scientific achievements made at the Wageningen University, The Netherlands, Cambridge University, UK, and Wisconsin University, USA as well as Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. This biography is also unique for its revelation that Professor Swaminathan's contributions par excellence have been in contemporary areas of crop improvement for productivity and resistance to pests and diseases.This volume is also unique in bringing out that Professor Swaminathan, Father of India's Green Revolution, wanted to use this chemically intensified system only to gain 'breathing space' and went on to propose a 'systems approach' — based evergreen revolution in order to 'achieve productivity in perpetuity' through various pathways of ecoagriculture, and also integrated it with avenues for on-farm and non-farm livelihoods. Towards this goal, he made innovative uses of ecotechnologies in a 'biovillage' paradigm and modern information and communication technology (ICT) in Village Knowledge Centres (VKCs) to provide skill and knowledge empowerment respectively of the resource-poor rural women and men towards sustainable management of the natural resources for creating income-generating on-farm and non-farm livelihoods. This volume also brings out how Professor Swaminathan elegantly combined intellect and labour (hard work), and professional zeal with compassion for the poor. He is always open to new ideas, and new technologies without of course, compromising the values of traditional knowledge and ecological prudence of the rural and tribal people. This volume nicely captures how Professor Swaminathan with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the threats to the ecological foundations of agriculture and sustainable rural development, environmental degradation, social inequities and the climate change risks, has also harnessed science and technology to convert challenges into opportunities. This volume is written in a manner to serve also as a text book, going beyond the scope of just a biography. That should benefit generations of students on one hand, and sustain an interest in the book for many years on the other.

Indian Spices

Author : Amit Baran Sharangi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331975016X
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Indian Spices written by Amit Baran Sharangi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work comprehensively covers the production, processing and post harvest technology of Indian spices with an added focus on the history and uniqueness of this legendary regional product. Individual chapters describe the unique aspects of these spices and their production, post harvest technology and value addition, molecular breeding, organic farming aspects, climate change effects and bioactive compounds. Seasonal, preparatory, and storage conditions resulting in composition variations are explored. Indian Spices: The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export begins by outlining the historical legacy of Indian spices and describing the many aspects that make this product so unique and highly valued. The abundance and variety of these spices are also delineated. Further chapters focus on current research involving the production technology involved in production, management, harvesting and processing of Indian spices along with post harvest processes, storage and transportation. Important and effective trends such as molecular breeding for spice crop improvement, tissue culture, climate change impacts, organic spices, extension strategies and secondary metabolites receive dedicated chapters. A valuable aspect of this work is the presentation of value chains for these spices, with extensive research presented on the marketing and export of the product. With the shift from localized distribution networks to a fully globalized industry, this book comes at an important time of growth for Indian spices and will be of major value to any researcher with interest in the past, present and future of this product.

THE INDIAN ECONOMY

Author : S. K. RAY
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9788120331372
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book THE INDIAN ECONOMY written by S. K. RAY and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2007-01-21 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively, opinionated, and informative piece of writing, Dr. S.K. Ray applies his characteristic and accessible style to all vital sectors of the Indian economy to present a compact, well-researched, comprehensive, and up-to-date treatise on the subject. He has consistently marshalled facts and figures and brought them to bear on today’s problems of economic developments and their management. The book covers an extensive portfolio of absorbing topics, all in their varied aspects and manifestations. Written with clarity, this book is a unique attempt to analyze, in considerable depth, various facets of socioeconomic growth such as natural resources, population, agriculture, industry, transport and energy. Besides, the issues like economic planning, land and tenancy reforms, economic reforms, inflation, banking structure, international trade and finance, labour policy, industrial monetary system, science and technology, and the atrophies ailing the economy have also been probed. In a nutshell the book skilfully interprets the economy of today’s India to identify her role not only in the development of its own economy but also in relation to the rest of the world. It also identifies the issues, problems and programmes required for the formulation of a strategy for economic growth. The book, a refreshing and significant contribution to Indian economic thinking, will also serve as a valuable textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Commerce and Economics. In addition, it can be of immense help to students appearing in civil services and allied examinations. This brilliant exposition of the Indian economy will also be useful as an important source of reference for scholars, faculty members, administrators, and policymakers.

50 Years of Green Revolution

Author : M. S. Swaminathan
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9813200073
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book 50 Years of Green Revolution written by M. S. Swaminathan and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The green revolution in India about 50 years ago transformed India's image then as begging bowl to bread basket. This transformation during the 1960s took just about 4 years. The yield increases achieved in wheat and then in rice which occurred in just about half decade is far in excess of the yield increases during the preceding 4000 years. This remarkable feat was achieved with the leadership of the author using the dwarf wheat types which had been produced by Norman Borlaug in Mexico. The research and development of green revolution of wheat and rice at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi was led by the author along with his team of students and co-workers. He has published over 100 papers on green revolution and the ever-green revolution which is a refinement of the former. This book is a compilation of just about 40 of his numerous research papers, monographs and books published by him on this subject. The papers in this book bring out the scientific basis of the modification of the plant type so as to be responsive to exogenous addition of chemical fertilizers and irrigation. The ideal plant type enables capture of adequate sunlight and using the chemical fertilizers added to the soil, produce substantial photosynthetic starch. And because the plants have short and thick culm, they are able to withstand enormous amounts of grains in their ears. This indeed was the basis of breaking the yield barriers associated with native varieties. The book also brings out that green revolution had established the food security at the national level but not at the individual household levels of millions of resource-poor rural small and marginal farming, fishing and landless families. Further green revolution was commodity-centric and the manner of its practice led to environmental degradation and social inequities. This author realized as early as 1972 that system of agriculture in India should be designed to fight both the famines of food and rural livelihoods. In pursuit of it, this author further designed an evergreen revolution with systems approach. What this means is providing concurrent attention to ecological foundations of agriculture and the livelihoods of the rural people. The book also brings out that green revolution was a team effort involving scientists, policy makers, administrators, farmers and students. This book is an outstanding example of green revolution providing a breathing space by putting the cereal grain production rate ahead of the population growth rate and then when food security has been adequately established, the system is changed to achieve productivity in perpetuity without causing environmental and social harm.

Kaliyug

Author : Colin Gonsalves
Publisher : Socio Legal Information Cent
ISBN 13 : 8189479717
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (894 download)

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Download or read book Kaliyug written by Colin Gonsalves and published by Socio Legal Information Cent. This book was released on 2011 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants, Volume 2

Author : Aditya Pratap
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461495725
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Book Synopsis Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants, Volume 2 by : Aditya Pratap

Download or read book Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants, Volume 2 written by Aditya Pratap and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic engineering and biotechnology along with conventional breeding have played an important role in developing superior cultivars by transferring economically important traits from distant, wild and even unrelated species to the cultivated varieties which otherwise could not have been possible with conventional breeding. There is a vast amount of literature pertaining to the genetic improvement of crops over last few decades. However, the wonderful results achieved by crop scientists in food legumes’ research and development over the years are scattered in different journals of the World. The two volumes in the series ‘Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants’ address this issue and offer a comprehensive reference on the developments made in major food crops of the world. These volumes aim at bringing the contributions from globally renowned scientists at one platform in a reader-friendly manner. The second volume entitled, “Alien Gene Transfer in Crop Plants: Achievements and Impact” will deal more with the practical aspects. This volume will cover achievements of alien gene transfer in major food crops of the world and their impact on development of newer genetic variability and additional avenues for selection; development of superior cultivars for increased yield, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved nutritional and industrial quality; innovation of new techniques and positive as well as negative environmental implications. This volume has been divided into four groups with an aim to cover all major cereals, pulses, oilseeds and other crops (vegetable and horticultural crops) which are of economic importance.

50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century

Author : S. Lal
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8179926982
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (799 download)

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Download or read book 50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century written by S. Lal and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is an inspiring tale of 50 prominent Indians who made outstanding contribution in various fields. Their drive, determination and resourcefulness act like beacons of light directing young people all over the world to achieve the uncommon. Famous persons like Surendranath Bannerjee, Mahatma Gandhi, Homi J. Bhabha, J.N. Tata, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Indira Gandhi, Amartya Sen and P.T. Usha are but a few names among the long list that the book talks about. If you believe that example is more effective than mere words this book is sure to excite you.

Science and Sustainable Food Security

Author : Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814282103
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Science and Sustainable Food Security written by Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a roadmap for achieving sustainable agricultural advance and food security in an era of climate change and global economic melt-down. The contents include a description of the paradigm shift under the leadership of the author, from a green to an ever-green revolution necessary for advancing productivity in perpetuity without ecological harm. Science and Sustainable Food Security shows many methods of linking ecological security with livelihood security, and provides a scientific basis for entering an era of biohappiness based on the sustainable and equitable use of biodiversity. Also, methods of adaptation to the impact of global warming are described. This book will prove in valuable to all interested in sustainable human security and happiness.

Entomology Ecology & Biodiversity

Author : B.K. Tyagi
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9386347547
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (863 download)

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Download or read book Entomology Ecology & Biodiversity written by B.K. Tyagi and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dominance of insects amongst all living organisms on earth, coupled with infinite wealth of knowledge so important for our own existence, is a fundamental scientific fact which is yet to be widely acknowledged. This dominance means that in numbers of species beyond our comprehension these animals permeate diverse and essential natural processes in Earth's terrestrial, aerial and freshwater ecosystems, contributing to the function of the natural world as a self-sustaining biological system. Invariably insects are an integral and complex part of the terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems with which the future of humans is inextricably linked. Insects have ultimately achieved a formidable diversity. Generally, insects are beneficial organisms, however, many of them are important pests and/or vectors to a large number of parasites and other microbial pathogens to both human being, his associates and the plants. The burden caused by their infestation or infection run up to several million-zillion rupees annually. Therefore, knowledge about extreme biodiversity and ecological relationships of these animals is a practical necessity: in the man's own interest to sustain the species. Packed with original 25 original articles/reviews, this book on 'Entomology: Ecology and Biodiversity' offers an invaluable opportunity to comprehend more deeply about our most intimate allies - the insects! The book truly establishes a foundation in basic entomology through varied and diverse treatment to entomology, while focusing on specialized topics in insect ecology and biodiversity, forensic and medical entomology.

50 Timeless Scientists

Author : K. Krishna Murty
Publisher : Pustak Mahal
ISBN 13 : 8122310303
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book 50 Timeless Scientists written by K. Krishna Murty and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short biographies and achievements of fifty world famous scientists.

The Vedanta Kesari

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 866 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Vedanta Kesari written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scientists of International Repute

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Publisher : Sura Books
ISBN 13 : 9788174786289
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book Scientists of International Repute written by and published by Sura Books. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

At The Wheel of Research

Author : Anuradha Mascarenhas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9356402078
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (564 download)

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Download or read book At The Wheel of Research written by Anuradha Mascarenhas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exclusive biography of Dr Soumya Swaminathan, the inaugural chief scientist at the World Health Organization who served during the COVID-19 pandemic, Anuradha Mascarenhas tells the remarkable story of a career encompassing medicine, research, decision-making and philanthropy. She provides insights into the life of the globally acclaimed researcher drawing upon interviews with her family members, particularly her illustrious father, Dr M.S. Swaminathan, close friends and eminent scientists and researchers. She includes little-known anecdotes and stories from Swaminathan's days at school, college, universities and institutions in India and abroad. Some of the questions that are posed and answered include: Why did Dr Soumya Swaminathan initially refuse a top post at the World Health Organization? What made her reconsider? How did she tackle the challenges posed by the brutal COVID-19 pandemic to emerge as one of the most trusted scientific voices in the world? Mascarenhas shows how Swaminathan's unflappable and compassionate nature, her ability to connect with people and her willingness to work with others earned her worldwide recognition. At the Wheel of Research is an inspiring portrait of an impressive leader and a physician-scientist with a big heart.

The First Ten K R Narayanan Orations

Author : Raghbendra Jha
Publisher : ANU E Press
ISBN 13 : 1920942726
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book The First Ten K R Narayanan Orations written by Raghbendra Jha and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapidly transforming Indian economy has thrown up a number of possibilities as well as several challenges with profound implications for India's vast population as well as globally. The K R Narayanan Oration Series at the Australia South Asia Research Centre in The Australian National University has been devoted to in-depth examination of this important issue by leading experts. The present volume collects the first ten essays in this series.

In Search Of Biohappiness: Biodiversity And Food, Health And Livelihood Security

Author : M S Swaminathan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 981446256X
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book In Search Of Biohappiness: Biodiversity And Food, Health And Livelihood Security written by M S Swaminathan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes how an era of biohappiness, based on the conservation and sustainable and equitable use of biodiversity, can be launched. It deals with all aspects of conservation such as in situ, ex situ and community conservation, and also covers conservation issues relating to mangroves and other coastal bioresources, whose importance has grown with the emerging possibility of sea-level rise from global warming. The book includes concrete examples of how local tribal families have taken to the establishment of gene, seed, grain and water banks in villages, thus linking conservation, cultivation, consumption and commerce in a mutually-reinforcing manner.

Social Sector Communication

Author : Jaishri Jethwaney
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040049087
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Social Sector Communication written by Jaishri Jethwaney and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication, advocacy and outreach are germane to the success of any organization working in the social sector. This book provides a robust conceptual framework that is required for understanding the demands of the sector, suggests strategies, and tools, and provides hands-on skills to those engaged in social sector communication including the government, which invests heavily into the sector. This book not only highlights the theoretical underpinnings, practice, and skill of social sector communications in India, but also provides an understanding of various tools and strategies required in the development of communication encompassing social marketing, media advocacy, social mobilization, grassroots communication, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). With the aid of case studies, it offers tips on how to plan campaigns; write a concept note, field report, and press release, and effectively use social media to achieve developmental program goals. The book discusses the different perspectives of NGOs and program implementers and helps in understanding the corporate-–NGO interface vis-à-vis CSR projects. This book will be useful to students of social work, business and management preparing for roles in social enterprises. It will also be of use to working professionals in the social sector.