Rice In Indian Perspective, 2 Volumes Set

The book covers almost all the fields of agricultural research on rice such as antiquity, morphology, taxonomy, origin, physiology, genetics, plant breeding, seed production, agronomy, soil science, entomology, pathology, agricultural engineering, post-harvest technology, economics and marketing up to the present time but highlights the work done during the last 40 years in India.It will also serve as a reference book for rice researchers who seek precise and updated information on their lateral disciplines.
About Author :
Dr S D Sharma had his post-graduate education at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. During his career, he worked at the Central Rice Research Institute, Indian Agricultural Research Institute and National Bureau Of Plant Genetic Resources. He has been a member of many national and international committees on rice genetic resources of rice. He has been a member of many national and international committees on rice genetic resources. Prof B C Nayak had his M.Sc(Ag) and PhD degrees in Agronomy from the Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar (Orissa). He then served the Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar (Orissa). Prof Nayak has specialized in cropping system resarch and published more than 50 research papers and 30 extension papers in national level journals and is the author of 6books.
Contents :
Introduction Rice In Indian History and Culture Rice Statistics Agroclimatic Zonation Of Indian Rice Ecosystems Morphlogy And Anatomy Of Rice Plant Physiology Of Rice Plant Wild Rices And Their Utilisation Appendix 6A: Ecotypic Defferentiation In Oryza Sativa Origin Of Cultivated Rice Conservation And Utilisation Of Genetic Resources Of Rice Genetics And Linkage Groups Of Rice Breeding Rice Varieties for Rainfed Ecosystems Mutational Research in Rice Application of Biotechnology in Genetic Improvement of Rice Genetics, Breeding, Cultivation and Marketing of Basmati Rice Hybrid Rice: Methodology, Seed Production and Present Status in India Cultural Practices of Rice Weeds and their Control in Rice Sustainable Water Management for Rice Rice-Based Cropping Systems Agricutlre Implements and Machinary Useful for Rice Cultivation Index Contributors About the Editors Contents Part 2 Introduction Chemistry of Submerged Rice Soils-An Overview Principles and Practices of Soil and Fertilizer Management in Rice Integrated Nutrient Management in Rice Microbilgoy and Microbial Processes in Rice Soils Biofertilizers for Rice Rice seed Production and Processing Insect Pests of Rice and their Management Biological Control of Insect Pests of Rice in India Nematode Problems of Rice and their Management Important Funal Diseases of Rice Bacterial Diseases of Rice Vial Diseases of Rice Quality Considerations of Rice Post Harvest Technology of Rice Economics of Rice Production in India-Issues and Challenges Rice Production and Rice Markets Index Contributors About the Editors