Advances in Seed Science and Technology Volume - 2: Quality Seed Production in Vegetables

EDITOR'S: Dr. K. Vanangamudi, Dr. N. Natarajan, Dr. P. Srimathi, Dr. K. Natrajan, Mr. T. Saravanan, Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Dr. A. Bharathi, Dr. P. Natesan & Dr. K. Malarkodi
PUBLISHER: Agrobios (India)
ISBN: 9798177542850
YEAR: 2006 - First Edition
PAGES: 925
SIZE: 19 X 25 X 5 cm.
BINDING: Hard
LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE BOOK: The unique feature of this book is the inclusion of chapters explaining the recent trends in vegetable seed production apart from the techniques of quality seed production in vegetables.
Part I of this volume includes chapters explaining the recent trends in vegetable seed" production like importance of vegetables in food security and nutrition, seed industry, vegetable production, botany, pollination and isolation mechanisms, integrated disease and pest management and. post harvest technology. Part II of this volume provides an understanding of all the aspects of quality seed production in vegetables like solanaceous vegetables, potato, bhendi, peas and beans, cucurbitaceous vegetables, cole vegetables, root vegetables, tuber vegetables, bulb vegetables, leafy vegetables, salad vegetables and perennial vegetables. The important aspects covered under the afore mentioned vegetable crops includes but not limited to crop origin, uses, nutritive value, area and production, botany.,, propagation, various seed production techniques, certification requirements, seed standards, harvest and post harvest techniques, storage, plant protection, seed pathology, storage entomology and pre sowing treatments.
Chapters with general topics related to vegetables are given in part III, which includes mushroom production, microarray, microbial dynamics in spermosphere, edible vaccines, hydroponics and establishment of commercial biofertilizers units.
This volume would be useful as a textbook to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Agriculture, majoring in Seed Science and Technology and Plant Breeding and Genetics as well as students of Horticulture. Also, it would serve as a reference book to the scientists involved in seed production and crop improvement programmes.

ABOUT THE EDITOR'S:
1. Dr. K. Vanangamudi, is the Dean. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore). Kalavai, Vellore Dtstnct, TN, India, a Seed Scientist has 22 years of experience in the field of UG and PG teaching, research and extension service. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Mississippi State University. USA during 1989-90. His area of specialization includes forest seed technology and quality seed production. He has authored 14 books in English and 24 books in Tamil and published 35 research papers in International Journals & Newsletters and 111 in National Journals. He has presented 163 papers in various National and International conferences and seminars and published 77 popular articles in English and Tamil. He has excellent research experiences by heading eight research projects as a Principal Investigator funded by various agencies and currently investigating a horticulture project. He is the Project Head for Training programme for Self Help Groups at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College. He has guided 17PhDand10MSc students. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, he has been awarded with 'Best Post graduate Teacher Award' in 1998, Best Scientist Award in Agro-Forestry' in 1999 and ' Madras Agricultural Students Best Teacher Award for Post Graduate Programme' in 2000 and ' Best Seed Scientist Award' in 2003 from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He is a member of Board of studies in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. Gandhi Gram Rural Institute, Deemed University. He was also a consultant of Kerala Forestry Project. He is a recognized guide of Bharathiar University. Coimbatore, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and Forest Research Institute, Deemed University. Dehradun. He has traveled to U.S.A.. Japan. Canada and U.K. in connection with forest research and education.

2. Dr. N. Natarajan, Professor of Seed Science and Technology working as Deputy Director of Research in the Directorate of Research. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Coimbatore. He has 20 years of experience in the field of teaching, research and extension service. He has published 2 books. 35 research papers in International and National Journals and 20 popular articles both in Tamil and English. He has also presented papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars.

3. Dr. P. Srimathi, Professor of Seed Science and Technology working Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Coimbatore. She has 22 years of experience in the field of teaching, research and extension service. His area of specialization includes forest seed technology, quality seed production and storage. She has published 56 research papers in International and National Journals and 35 popular articles both in Tamil and English. She has also presented papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars. She has guided 8 PhD and 8 M.Sc students.

4. Dr. K. Natarajan, Assistant Professor of Seed Science and Technology. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore District. Tamil Nadu. India. He has published 9 research papers in International and National Journals and 9 popular articles. He has also presented 43 research papers in National Seminars and Conferences. He has specialized in flower seed production.

5. Mr. T. Saravanan, Assistant Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College. Kalavai, Vellore District. Tamil Nadu. India has 5 years of experience in UG teaching, research, seed production and extension services. He is a gold medalist in M.Sc. (Ag) in 1999. He has published two research papers at International level and several conference papers and popular articles at National level.

6. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, Director. Govt, of India. National Seed Research & Training Centre. Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh. India has 18 years of experience in UG and PG teaching, research and extension service. He has guided five M.Sc. students and one PhD student. He has obtained three research projects so far and published 23 research papers in National journals and 5 in International journals. He also published two books.

7. Dr A Bharathi, Associate Professor of Seed Science and Technology. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He has 10 years of experience in research, teaching and extension. He has published 2 books. 16 research papers in National and International Journals and 25 popular articles. He has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences.

8. Dr. P. Natesan, Assistant Professor of Seed Science and Technology. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Coimbatore. He has 30 years of experience in research, teaching and extension. He has published 12 research papers in National and International Journals and 20 popular articles. He has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences. He has guided 5 M.Sc. students.

9. Dr. K. Malarkodi, Teaching Assistant (Seed Science and Technology) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Trichy. She has published 45 research papers in National and International Journals and 40 popular articles. She has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences.

CONTENTS:

PART I: RECENT TRENDS IN VEGETABLE SEED PRODUCTION
1. Cent per cent seed germination - A Myth
        R. Umarani, K. Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
2. Vegetable seed industry - An overview
        P. Srimathi, K. Malarkodi, K. Natarajan andK. Vanangamudi
3. Importance of vegetables in food security and nutrition
        K. Kannan, R. Arun kumar, K. Kamal kumar, K. R. Vijayalatha and D. Veeraragavathatham
4. Current scenario of vegetable production in India
        M. Venkatesan, T. Saravanan, K. R. V. SathyaSheela and G. Kayalvizhi
5. Floral and fruit structures in vegetables
        V. Thirumalmurugan, R. Arun kumar, K. Kannan, K. Latha and S. Nanthakumar
6. Pollination mechanism in vegetables
        T. Saravanan and S. Nanthakumar
7. Pollination agents and isolation distances for vegetables
        T. Saravanan and S. Nanthakumar
8. Integrated pest management in vegetable seed production and storage
        G. Thilagavathi, H. Savidha andR. Renuka
9. Integrated disease management in vegetables - An innovative approach
        R. Renuka, S. Karpagavalli, V. Ravichandran, and G. Kayalvizhi
10. Post harvest processing of vegetable seeds
        T. Saravanan andK. Vanangamudi

PART II: QUALITY SEED PRODUCTION
SOLANACEOUS VEGETABLES
1. Tomato159
        T. Eevera and K. Vanangamudi
2. Brinjal187
        K. Malarkodi, P. Srimathi and G. Sasthri
3. Chilli
        C. Menaka and K. Vanangamudi
4. Capsicum
        C. Menaka and K. Vanangamudi
5. Potato
        A. SabirAhamed and K. Vanangamudi
6. Okra
        P. Murugesan and K. Vanangamudi
7. Peas
        P. Srimathi, S. Sasikala G. Kayalvizhi and T. Saravanan
8. French bean
        K. R. V. SathyaSheela, S. Nanthakumar and V. Balamurugan
9. Cowpea
        V. Palanisamy, K. R. V. Sathyasheela and V. Balamurugan
10. Cluster bean
        A. Bharathi, K. R. V. SathyaSheela, S. Nanthakumar and V. Balamurugan
11. Lablab
        K. R. V. SathyaSheela, S. Nanthakumar and V. Balamurugan
CUCURBITACEOUS VEGETABLES
1. Cucumber
        S. Nanthakumar, A. Ramesh Avula and V. Palanisamy
2. Watermelon
        A. S. Ponnusamy and V. Saravanakumar
3. Musk melon
        A. S. Ponnusamy, V. Saravanakumar and G. Thilagavathi
4. Summer squash
        A. S. Ponnusamy and V. Saravanakumar
5. Pumpkin
        C. Geetha, K. Vanangamudi and E. Sujatha
6. Ash gourd
        R. Umarani, C. Geetha andK. Vanangamudi
7. Bitter gourd
        A. Vijayakumar, A. Muniraj and G. Thilagavathi
8. Snake gourd
        P. Natesan, A. Muniraj and R. Renuka
9. Ribbed gourd
        S. Nanthakumar, A. Ramesh Avula and R. Renuka
10. Bottle gourd
        S. Kavitha, K. Vanangamudi and R. Renuka
11. Sponge gourd
        S. Kavitha, K. Vanangamudi and K. Latha
COLE VEGETABLES
1. Cabbage
        T. Ramanadane and A. S. Ponnuswamy
2. Cauliflower
        K. Raja and A. S. Ponnuswamy
3. Knolkhol
        P. Srimathi and A. Shenbaganathan
ROOT VEGETABLES
1. Carrot
        P. Srimathi, R. Sudha and G. Sasthri
2. Radish
        P. Srimathi, R. Sudha and K. Malarkodi
3. Beetroot
        R. Vigneshwari, P. Natesan and A. Bharathi
4. Turnip
        P. Srimathi and A. Shenbaganathan
TUBER VEGETABLES
1. Cassava
        R. Vijayan and P. Natesan
2. Sweet potato
        R. Vigneshwari, P. Natesan and V. Ravichandran
3. Yam
        R. Vigneshwari, P. Natesan and V. Ravichandran
4. Taro
        R. Vijayan and P. Natesan
BULB VEGETABLES
1. Bellary Onion
        K. Natarajan, P. Srimathi and G. Sasthri
2. Aggregatum onion
        K. Natarajan, P. Srimathi and G. Sasthri
LEAFY VEGETABLES
1. Amaranthus
        A. S. Ponnusamy, G. Somasundaram and J. C. Ragini
SALAD VEGETABLES
1. Lettuce
        T. Jayaraj and R. Renuka
PERENNIAL VEGETABLES
1. Annual moringa
        N. Natarajan, P. Srimathi and A. Shenbaganathan

PART III: SPECIAL TOPICS
1. Production and yield improvement in oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.)
        V. Ravichandran, M. Muthusamy, E. G. Ebenazer, R. Renuka and S. Karpagavalli
2. Micro array
        R. Arun kumar, K. Kannan, V. Thirumalmurugan and N. Chezhiyan
3. Microbial dynamics in the spermosphere
        M. Senthilkumar and D. Gopalakrishnan
4. Agricultural biodiversity
        D. Gopalakrishnan, M. Senthilkumar and K. Vanangamudi
5. Edible vaccines
        D.Sabarinathan and T. Saravanan
6. Hydroponics - A technology for urbanization
        R. Arun Kumar, A. Anand, K. Vijayaragavan, K. Kannan, K. Latha and V. Thirumalmurugan
7. Establishment of commercial biofertilizers unit
        E.Sujatha, K. Latha, G. Kayalvizhi andR. Renuka

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