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Forages and Fodder: Indian Perspective

Author : Anil Kumar &. Khan M. a. &. Subas Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789351240600
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Forages and Fodder: Indian Perspective written by Anil Kumar &. Khan M. a. &. Subas Singh and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book entitled "Forages and Fodder: Indian Perspective" contains different aspects viz., production, protection, PGR management, consumption; preservation and socio-economic aspects of forage and fodder crops. The present book is one of the latest and updated manuscripts related to forage and fodder in Indian context. Forage includes all plant species directly or indirectly consumed by animals and cultivated forage crops occupy about 5.0 per cent of the total cultivated area of India. The animal fodder consists of several plants species which are used to feed the cattle either raw (green and cut fodder) or after minor processing (such as silage) while pastures are grassland, usually with improved species, carefully managed with inputs such as irrigation and manures for grazing of livestock. The National Commission on Agriculture (1976) recommended that a minimum 10 per cent of the arable area in the country (about 16.5 million ha) should be under improved forage crops to meet the green forage needs of the ever growing livestock population. At the same time, plant genetic resource (PGR), which carries germplasm for present and future needs, can be utilized for producing varieties having resistance to biotic and abiotic stress as well as for its quality enrichments. Weed growth should not be overlooked as it hampers yield, lowers forage quality, increases the incidence of disease and insect problems, causes premature stand loss, and creates harvesting problems. Some weeds are unpalatable and may be poisonous for livestock. Updated information on insect pest problem is well documented in the book. It is established fact that insect and pests cause yield loss, both in quantitative and qualitative terms, and their effects depend on many factors like, the level of infestation, crop variety, agronomic practices and other related factors. Insect pests induced losses are not only in term of green or dry fodder yield but also on quality factors which affect the re-growth period and canopy structure. Among the other constraints, the diseases have always been a major limiting factor for fodder cultivation. Fertilizer management, organic farming and climatic conditions required for different fodder and forage crops are very well illustrated in the present volume. Women play a key role as seed selectors and in seedling production and their knowledge on seeds and seed storage contributes to viability of agricultural diversity and production. Women also play an important role in livestock management which includes, care of animals, grazing and fodder collection, cleaning of animal sheds, processing milk and livestock products. Despite their considerable involvement and contribution, women's role in livestock production has been underestimated, undervalued and widely ignored. The book also covers areas like marketing of forage and fodders and all together contains 32 chapters on various issues of forage and fodder production and management.

Agroforestry - Indian Perspective

Author : L.K. Jha And P.K. Sarma
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788131303436
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Agroforestry - Indian Perspective by : L.K. Jha And P.K. Sarma

Download or read book Agroforestry - Indian Perspective written by L.K. Jha And P.K. Sarma and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops

Author : Md. Hedayetullah
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351167340
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops written by Md. Hedayetullah and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book, the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world, discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on the 17 major forage crops, both non-leguminous perennial forages and leguminous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops, disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change. This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Volume 2 of Forage Crops of the World focuses on minor forage crops. Key features: • Discusses 17 different types of major forage crops, including many types of grasses and other plants • Provides information on agronomic production practices • Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops

Forages and Fodder

Author : Anil Kumar Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788170356677
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Forages and Fodder written by Anil Kumar Singh and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Forage Crops of the World, 2-volume set

Author : Md. Hedayetullah
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351167235
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Forage Crops of the World, 2-volume set written by Md. Hedayetullah and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new 2-volume set discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. The volumes focuses on fodder production for forage crops, cover 17 major forage crops and 25 minor forage crops. The volumes discuss crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. They also address pests of the various forage crops, disease management, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change. Forage crops are very essential for quality milk and meat production. Farm animals are normally fed fodder available from cultivated areas, supplemented by a small extent with harvested grasses and top feeds. The three major sources of fodder are crop residues, cultivated fodder, and fodder from trees, pastures, and grazing lands. The patterns and types of fodder crops vary by geographical location.

Silvipasture in India: Present Perspectives and Challenges Ahead

Author : D.R. Palsaniya
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9387741079
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Silvipasture in India: Present Perspectives and Challenges Ahead by : D.R. Palsaniya

Download or read book Silvipasture in India: Present Perspectives and Challenges Ahead written by D.R. Palsaniya and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive, indepth and up to date information on all aspects of silvipasture, wasteland management, forage production for livestock, tree - pasture interactions, establishment and management of silvipastoral systems and silvipastoral perspectives for climate change mitigation. For the first time in India, authors have attempted to divide whole of India in to four major natural silvipastoral covers which will make the book a matter of interest for all. Further, it also deals with the livestock production and silvipasture in light of contemporary issues like climate change while emphasizing future thrust areas in degraded land development and silvipasture. The glossary of important related terms and scientific names of common trees, grasses and legumes in the end increases its usefulness. This book is written in simple language and will be of great interest for students, teachers, researchers and planners.

Molecular Interventions for Developing Climate-Smart Crops: A Forage Perspective

Author : Rajesh Kumar Singhal
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819918588
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Molecular Interventions for Developing Climate-Smart Crops: A Forage Perspective by : Rajesh Kumar Singhal

Download or read book Molecular Interventions for Developing Climate-Smart Crops: A Forage Perspective written by Rajesh Kumar Singhal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book is collection of information on molecular interventions needed for climate-resilient forage crops. The main focus is to address the gap in the advanced scientific knowledge for the forage species. Agriculture is extremely vulnerable to climate, and even slight change in climatic factors such as temperature causes tremendous losses in yield potential. Forage crops are crucial in global food security and environmental sustainability and face several environmental challenges in field conditions. However, the research on forage crops is far-off compared to agricultural crops and causes a substantial gap in forage demand and productivity. Further, this gap is directly associated with animal health, reproduction, and productivity. Abiotic stresses mainly affect the plant's crucial processes, ultimately reducing the final yield. The problem of abiotic stresses is more frequent in forage crops as they are growing and cultivated in less productive soil and harsh conditions. This book discusses current aspects of crucial physiological, biochemical and molecular processes in forage crops, which are essential for forage crops improvement. The text's major focus is on the advanced technologies and approaches such as seed priming, bio-fortification, breeding, omics, transgenic and bioengineering of metabolic pathways in unique ways, which helps us develop innovative solutions for forage crops. This book covers all the crucial advance technologies, which help mitigate the abiotic stresses in forage crops. We believe that this book will initiate and introduce the readers to state-of-the-art developments and unique in this field of study. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. 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 and policymakers will also find this a worthwhile read.

Bioremediation of Salt Affected Soils: An Indian Perspective

Author : Sanjay Arora
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319482572
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioremediation of Salt Affected Soils: An Indian Perspective by : Sanjay Arora

Download or read book Bioremediation of Salt Affected Soils: An Indian Perspective written by Sanjay Arora and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume focuses on the characterization, reclamation, bioremediation, and phytoremediation of salt affected soils and waterlogged sodic soils. Innovative technologies in managing marginal salt affected lands merit immediate attention in the light of climate change and its impact on crop productivity and environment. The decision-making process related to reclamation and management of vast areas of salt affected soils encompasses consideration of economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social acceptability of different approaches. The chapters in this book highlight the significant environmental and social impacts of different ameliorative techniques used to manage salt affected soils. Readers will discover new knowledge on the distribution, reactions, changes in bio-chemical properties and microbial ecology of salt affected soils through case studies exploring Indian soils. The contributions presented by experts shed new light on techniques such as the restoration of degraded lands by growing halophyte plant species, diversification of crops and introduction of microbes for remediation of salt infested soils, and the use of fluorescent pseudomonads for enhancing crop yields.

Maize: Nutrition Dynamics and Novel Uses

Author : Dharam Paul Chaudhary
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8132216237
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Book Synopsis Maize: Nutrition Dynamics and Novel Uses by : Dharam Paul Chaudhary

Download or read book Maize: Nutrition Dynamics and Novel Uses written by Dharam Paul Chaudhary and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maize is a globally important crop mainly utilized as feed, food and raw material for diverse industrial applications. Among cereals, it occupies third place after rice and wheat and is a staple food for a large segment of population worldwide particularly in the Asian as well as African countries. This monogram discusses various aspects of nutritional quality of maize such as quality protein maize which has been considered as most significant discovery in enhancing nutritional quality of cereals in terms of increasing the concentration of essential amino acids. The biochemistry of starch which is an important industrial product of maize has been discussed in detail. Further, the role of maize oil which is highly regarded for human consumption as it reduces the blood cholesterol concentration has also been elaborated. Naturally, maize is a rich source of carotenoids such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, cryptoxanthin which have highly diverse health benefits ranging from maintaining normal vision to lowering of oxidative stress. The need for biofortification of maize for provitamin A carotenoids and their role in alleviating vision impairments have also been discussed. The effect of various biotic and abiotic stresses particularly carbon dioxide and temperature on quality has been discussed thoroughly. Many value-added products as well as fermented foods that have been produced from maize which is consumed in different forms worldwide are also discussed. The aspects related to the maize application as fodder and as a source of malting have also been covered concisely. Overall, the book provides complete information about various quality aspects of maize. The various stakeholders such as maize researchers, extension specialists, students, teachers as well as farmers will be immensely benefitted from this monogram.

Nutritional Quality Management of Forages in the Himalayan Region

Author : Rajan Katoch
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811654379
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis Nutritional Quality Management of Forages in the Himalayan Region by : Rajan Katoch

Download or read book Nutritional Quality Management of Forages in the Himalayan Region written by Rajan Katoch and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book discusses up-to-date and detailed information about the nutritional quality of forage in the biodiversity-rich Himalayan region and their potential in livestock feeding. • Provides a comprehensive discussion on the prospects of Himalayan forages. • Collates findings and data based on more than two decades of research on nutritional quality of different temperate grasses, fodder trees, legumes and non-conventional forage resources. • Includes information on different forage resources, nutritional quality of forages, niche based nutritive forage species, varietal improvement of different species for nutritionally rich forages, non-conventional forages and modern biotechnological intervention for quality improvement of forages. • Offers a valuable resource of information on forages for researchers and policymakers • Include information oriented toward livestock feeding, influencing their health, production and productivity affecting economic status of farmers. • Presents exhaustive information on forage species along with pictorial presentations. The target audience will be researchers and scientists in public and private institutions (e.g. government, academia, dairy industry), policy planners, animal nutritionists and students. The monograph is relevant for the readers interested in understanding forage quality for livestock feeding and suggest models for quality improvement of forages worldwide, in similar topographies. It is also relevant to the researchers studying forage improvement and biofortification for nutritional enhancement for improving livestock health and productivity

New Perspectives in Forage Crops

Author : Ricardo Loiola Edvan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535138065
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis New Perspectives in Forage Crops by : Ricardo Loiola Edvan

Download or read book New Perspectives in Forage Crops written by Ricardo Loiola Edvan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In livestock management, the production of forage plants is undoubtedly the most efficient way to produce products of animal origin with quality and economic viability. We hope that the readers of the book "New Perspectives in Forage Crops" will have a good reading and appreciate the information provided on forage production, since the book draws on the expertise of different specialists of the area, who discuss the following aspects: fertilization, semiarid region production, forage species selection, nitrogen fixation, grasses, legumes, cacti, drought, etc. The authors of the book are of different nationalities and provide important information and diverse perspectives on the subject of forage farming.

Agroforestry and Climate Change

Author : Manoj Kumar Jhariya
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429614616
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Book Synopsis Agroforestry and Climate Change by : Manoj Kumar Jhariya

Download or read book Agroforestry and Climate Change written by Manoj Kumar Jhariya and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an abundance of valuable information on emerging eco-friendly technology and its potential role in combating climate change via agroforesty. The volume begins by describing the recent understanding of the scenario of climate change and its issues and challenges and provides an in-depth analysis of the potential of agroforestry toward climate change mitigation and adaptation. Chapters address a wide range of techniques and methods for mitigating the negative aspects of climate change through agroforesty, such as vermicomposting, carbon sequestration, horticulture techniques, nutrient sequestration and soil sustainability, conservation of medicinal plant resources, silvipastoral systems, phytoremediation techniques, and more. The book also looks at livelihood security and the role of agroforestry. Key features: Provides updated information and recent developments in the field of climate change and agroforestry Looks at a variety of eco-friendly methods being employed to help mitigate climate change through agroforesty Provides recommendations and suggestions to build harmony between agroforestry and climate change Discusses new insights on the role of agroforestry toward combating climate change as well as maintaining the sustainability of ecosystems

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 890 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agriculture Diversification

Author : A. K. Sharma
Publisher : I. K. International Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9380026498
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Agriculture Diversification by : A. K. Sharma

Download or read book Agriculture Diversification written by A. K. Sharma and published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2010 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poverty continues to persist in many countries throughout the world despite improvements in the global trade regime and significant enhancement in agricultural productivity through the green revolution technologies. To achieve the millennium goal of halving poverty by 2015, these people should be provided with alternative production opportunities that can generate new employment and enhance incomes. Data from several countries reviewed in this study confirm that agricultural diversification can contribute to this. In a scenario of shrinking land and depleting water resources, the challenge of the new millennium is to increase biological yields to feed the ever-growing population without destroying the ecological foundation. It is thus important-not to package this challenge as a demand or imposition on farmers, for which they would bear the cost, but as a necessity and methodology to also sustain their welfare. This book deals with different practices in agriculture diversification. Care has been taken to include applied aspects and present scenario of different practices necessary for agriculture to the diversification. The book will be of use to the students, researchers and progressive farmers.

Nutrient Use Efficiency: from Basics to Advances

Author : Amitava Rakshit
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132221699
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Book Synopsis Nutrient Use Efficiency: from Basics to Advances by : Amitava Rakshit

Download or read book Nutrient Use Efficiency: from Basics to Advances written by Amitava Rakshit and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses in detail multifaceted approaches to boosting nutrient use efficiency (NUE) that are modified by plant interactions with environmental variables and combine physiological, microbial, biotechnological and agronomic aspects. Conveying an in-depth understanding of the topic will spark the development of new cultivars and strains to induce NUE, coupled with best management practices that will immensely benefit agricultural systems, safeguarding their soil, water, and air quality. Written by recognized experts in the field, the book is intended to provide students, scientists and policymakers with essential insights into holistic approaches to NUE, as well as an overview of some successful case studies. In the present understanding of agriculture, NUE represents a question of process optimization in response to the increasing fragility of our natural resources base and threats to food grain security across the globe. Further improving nutrient use efficiency is a prerequisite to reducing production costs, expanding crop acreage into non-competitive marginal lands with low nutrient resources, and preventing environmental contamination. The nutrients most commonly limiting plant growth are N, P, K, S and micronutrients like Fe, Zn, B and Mo. NUE depends on the ability to efficiently take up the nutrient from the soil, but also on transport, storage, mobilization, usage within the plant and the environment. A number of approaches can help us to understand NUE as a whole. One involves adopting best crop management practices that take into account root-induced rhizosphere processes, which play a pivotal role in controlling nutrient dynamics in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. New technologies, from basic tools like leaf color charts to sophisticated sensor-based systems and laser land leveling, can reduce the dependency on laboratory assistance and manual labor. Another approach concerns the development of crop plants through genetic manipulations that allow them to take up and assimilate nutrients more efficiently, as well as identifying processes of plant responses to nutrient deficiency stress and exploring natural genetic variation. Though only recently introduced, the ability of microbial inoculants to induce NUE is gaining in importance, as the loss, immobilization, release and availability of nutrients are mediated by soil microbial processes.

Global Agenda for Livestock Research

Author : C. Devendra
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN 13 : 929146015X
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Global Agenda for Livestock Research written by C. Devendra and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Indian Nitrogen Assessment

Author : Yash P. Abrol
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128119047
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book The Indian Nitrogen Assessment written by Yash P. Abrol and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian Nitrogen Assessment: Sources of Reactive Nitrogen, Environmental and Climate Effects, and Management Options and Policies provides a reference for anyone interested in Reactive N, from researchers and students, to environmental managers. Although the main processes that affect the N cycle are well known, this book is focused on the causes and effects of disruption in the N cycle, specifically in India. The book helps readers gain a precise understanding of the scale of nitrogen use, misuse, and release through various agricultural, industrial, vehicular, and other activities, also including discussions on its contribution to the pollution of water and air. Drawing upon the collective work of the Indian Nitrogen Group, this reference book helps solve the challenges associated with providing reliable estimates of nitrogen transfers within different ecosystems, also presenting the next steps that should be taken in the development of balanced, cost-effective, and feasible strategies to reduce the amount of reactive nitrogen. - Identifies all significant sources of reactive nitrogen flows and their contribution to the nitrogen-cycle on a national, regional, and global level - Covers nitrogen management across sectors, including the environment, food security, energy, and health - Provides a single reference on reactive nitrogen in India to help in a number of activities, including the evaluation, analysis, synthesis, documentation, and communications on reactive nitrogen