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.
This book discusses the fundamental concepts of the green synthesis of nanoparticles and presents the latest advances in this emerging field. Providing a comprehensive overview of developments related to nanoparticle synthesis using fungi, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, monocotyledons, dicotyledonous (angiosperms) and animal systems, it also explores techniques for the characterization of these nanoparticles. Lastly, it reviews the applications and toxicity of biologically synthesized green nanoparticles. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for students, researchers and policymakers working in the field of nanobiotechnology and nanoscience.
Plant breeding has played a significant role in the development of human civilizations. Conventional plant breeding has significantly improved crop yield by genetically manipulating agronomically important traits. However, it has often been criticized for ignoring indigenous germplasm, failing to address the needs of the marginal and the poor farmers, and emphasizing selection for broad instead of local adaptation. Participatory plant breeding (PPB) is the process by which the producers and other stakeholders are actively involved in a plant-breeding programme, with opportunities to make decisions throughout. The Working Group on Participatory Plant Breeding (PPBwg) was established in 1996 under the framework of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Research in PPB can promote informed participation and trust in research among consumers and producers, and in recent years, PPB has had a significant impact on food production by quickly and cost-effectively producing improved crop varieties. At the same time, there has been significant research in the area. PPB offers significant advantages that are particularly relevant to developing countries where large investments in plant breeding have not led to increased production, especially in the marginal environments. In addition to the economic benefits, participatory research has a number of psychological, moral, and ethical benefits, which are the consequence of a progressive empowerment of the farming communities. PPB can empower groups such as women or less well-off farmers that are traditionally left out of the development process. This book explores the potential of PPB in the coming decades. The topic is more relevant since international breeding efforts for major crops are aimed at decentralizing local breeding methods to better incorporate the perspective of end users into the varietal development process. The first book incorporating the upcoming research on this novel breeding approach, it reviews the important tools and applications of PPB in an easy-to-read, succinct format, with illustrations to clarify these complex topics. It provides readers with a basic idea of participatory plant breeding as well as advances in the field and insights into the future to facilitate the successful integration of farmers into breeding programmes. This book is a valuable reference resource for agriculturists, agricultural advisers, policy makers, NGOs, post-doctoral students and scientists in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and botany.
Plant breeding has played a significant role in the development of human civilizations. Conventional plant breeding has significantly improved crop yield by genetically manipulating agronomically important traits. However, it has often been criticized for ignoring indigenous germplasm, failing to address the needs of the marginal and the poor farmers, and emphasizing selection for broad instead of local adaptation. Participatory plant breeding (PPB) is the process by which the producers and other stakeholders are actively involved in a plant-breeding programme, with opportunities to make decisions throughout. The Working Group on Participatory Plant Breeding (PPBwg) was established in 1996 under the framework of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Research in PPB can promote informed participation and trust in research among consumers and producers, and in recent years, PPB has had a significant impact on food production by quickly and cost-effectively producing improved crop varieties. At the same time, there has been significant research in the area. PPB offers significant advantages that are particularly relevant to developing countries where large investments in plant breeding have not led to increased production, especially in the marginal environments. In addition to the economic benefits, participatory research has a number of psychological, moral, and ethical benefits, which are the consequence of a progressive empowerment of the farming communities. PPB can empower groups such as women or less well-off farmers that are traditionally left out of the development process. This book explores the potential of PPB in the coming decades. The topic is more relevant since international breeding efforts for major crops are aimed at decentralizing local breeding methods to better incorporate the perspective of end users into the varietal development process. The first book incorporating the upcoming research on this novel breeding approach, it reviews the important tools and applications of PPB in an easy-to-read, succinct format, with illustrations to clarify these complex topics. It provides readers with a basic idea of participatory plant breeding as well as advances in the field and insights into the future to facilitate the successful integration of farmers into breeding programmes. This book is a valuable reference resource for agriculturists, agricultural advisers, policy makers, NGOs, post-doctoral students and scientists in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and botany.
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.
This book discusses the fundamental concepts of the green synthesis of nanoparticles and presents the latest advances in this emerging field. Providing a comprehensive overview of developments related to nanoparticle synthesis using fungi, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, monocotyledons, dicotyledonous (angiosperms) and animal systems, it also explores techniques for the characterization of these nanoparticles. Lastly, it reviews the applications and toxicity of biologically synthesized green nanoparticles. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for students, researchers and policymakers working in the field of nanobiotechnology and nanoscience.
About the Book: SuperpowerS is a Coffee Table Book consisting of 21 chapters. Each chapter presents the reader with a super quality, a power, that is present within each one of us. All of these powers together have been realised by the King of Bollywood aka Shah Rukh Khan. This book celebrates his victory and his genuine ability to have come so far, personally and professionally. Each chapter carries with it a short and real story of the man himself. When you operate in the world with these powers, you have truly arrived, each day! The book has interactive components wherein each chapter gives you a moment to reflect, engage, or create. The intent is for the reader to get in touch with their own Superpower and strengthen their relationship with themselves. About the Author: Shilpi is a believer. She believes there is more to life than the body she dwells in and the spaces she travels into. Her previous works on 'The Book of Intents' and 'Love Your Life with the Power of Intention' have been recognised Internationally. She has also written two books on motherhood, 'Dancing The Dance' and 'Letters to my Sons'. Her other initiatives include the creation of wellness card decks inspired by her travels and leading workshops based on well-being. Her journey has led her through various therapies including Reiki, EFT, Vipassana, Somatic Experience, Art of Living, Angel Therapy, Shamanism and the philosophies of Louise H Hay. She is currently following the meditative ways of Dr. Joe Dispenza.
This book explores the nature and type of prevalent collective behavior that influences women empowerment, women workforce participation and behavior change in sanitation. The influence of collective norms and customs have been investigated through a series of studies throughout India. There are very few research works on understanding social norms that distinguishes it from a range of other collective behaviors. This understanding would not only improve analytical clarity on collective behavior in general and social norms in particular, in the context of gender and sanitation, but also improve development practice in these areas. This book is also novel as it would expound the social network in the context of sanitation behavior in India. The tools and techniques discussed in the book are replicable and hence would be helpful for other researchers and development practitioners to analyse other collective behaviours.
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