Advances in Seed Science and Technology Volume - 4: Forest Tree Seed Production

EDITOR'S: Dr. K. Vanangamudi, Dr. K. Natrajan, Mr. T. Saravanan, Dr. N. Natarajan, Dr. R. Umarani, Dr. A. Bharathi & Dr. P. Srimathi
PUBLISHER: Agrobios (India)
ISBN: 9788177543001
YEAR: 2007 - First Edition
PAGES: 489
SIZE: 19 X 25 X 3 cm.
BINDING: Hard
LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE BOOK: This book "Forest Tree Seed Production" is the outcome of sincere efforts taken for compilation of information regarding seed production technologies from numerous journals, periodicals, research papers and famous books. This book covers a wide range of subjects with lot of references and also includes description about the seed production technologies for 37 important forest tree species.
The general morphology, flowering and fruiting behaviour, seed characteristics and seed collection, seed storage and germination, seed handling and nursery techniques of important forest tree species are presented in a simple and readable manner with inclusion of many illustrations, tables, flow charts and attractive photographs. Thus this book will provide an understanding of all the aspects of forest tree seed production and help the students at UG and PG level, researchers, scientists, forest officers and teachers to enrich their knowledge in the field of forestry.

ABOUT THE EDITOR'S:
1. Dr. K. Vanangamudi, is the Dean (Agriculture), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, TN, India, a Seed Scientist has 24 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 16 books in English and 30 books in Tamil and published 35 research papers in International Journals & Newsletters and 136 in National Journals. He has presented 163 papers in various National and International conferences and seminars and published 82 popular articles in English and Tamil. He has also contributed several book chapters in refereed books. He has excellent research experiences by heading eight research projects as a Principal Investigator funded by various National and International agencies. He was the Project Head for Training programme for Self Help Groups atAdhiparasakthi Agricultural College. He has guided 17 Ph.D. and 10 M.Sc. 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, 'Best Seed Scientist Award' in 2003 from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar and 'Best Research Paper Award' in 2005 from Indian Society of Seed Technology, New Delhi. He was also a consultant of Kerala Forestry Project. He is a recognized guide of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Periyar University, Salem and Forest Research Institute, Deemed University, Dehradun. He has travelled to U.S.A., Japan, Canada and U.K. in connection with forest research and education.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Dr. R. Umarani, Associate Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She has 10 years of experience in research, teaching and extension. She has authored 3 books and published 28 research papers in National and International Journals. She has also published 5 booklets and several popular articles. She has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences.

6. 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.

7. 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.

CONTENTS:
1. Acacia mangium
        C. Buvaneswaran and K. Nelson Navamaniraj
2. Acacia Spp
        A. Venkatesh and S. Marimuthu
3. Ailanthus excelsa
        S. Naresh, R. Manikandan and Lakshmi Kodoth
4. Albizia lebbeck
        S. Natarajan, K. Vanangamudi, T. Saravanan, K. Natarajan and S. Nanthakumar
5. Albiziaprocera
        S. Natarajan, K. Vanangamudi, T. Saravanan, K. Natarajan and S. Nanthakumar
6. Azadirachta indica
        A. Bharathi, P. Natesan,. Raja and K. Vanangamudi
7. Bamboos
        K. K. Seethalakshmi
8. Calophyllum inophyllum
        T. Ramanadane, K. Paramasivam and K. Vanangamudi
9. Cassia Spp
        P. Masilamani and S. Premakumari
10. Casuarina equisetifolia
        R. Umarani, C. Vanitha and K. Vanangamudi
11. Ceiba pentandra
        P. Rajendran and R. Arunkumar
12. Dalbergia latifolia
        N. Gurunathan, K. Nesamani, P. Srimathi and K. Kumaran
13. Dalbergia sissoo
        Manisha Thapliyal
14. Dipterocarpus Spp
        S. Arunmozhi, D. Abila and Lakshmi Kodoth
15. Elaeis guineensis
        P. Murugesan
16. Emblica officinalis
        P. Srimathi, T. V. Karivaradaraaju, K. Malarkodi and G. Sasthri
17. Eucalyptus Spp
        M. Paramathma, P. Srimathi, N. Gurvnathan and T. Saravanan
18. Grevillea robusta
        G. Ravichandran, K. Manorama and G. Kayalvizhi
19. Hardwickia binata
        K. Nelson Navamaniraj, P. Srimathi and A. Vijayaraghavan
20. Jatropha curcas
        K. T. Parthiban and M. Paramathma
21. Leuceana leucocephala
        N. Natarajan, J. Renugadevi and K. Vanangamudi
22. Madhuca latifolia
        K. Nesamani, N. Gurunathan, K. Kumaran and P. Srimathi
23. Pinus Spp
        Manisha Thapliyal and Nawa Bahar
24. Pongamia pinnata
        R. Jerlin and E. Sujatha
25. Populus Spp
        T. Saravanan, K. Natarajan, Lakshmi Kodoth, S. Arunmozhi and S. Naresh
26. Prosopis juliflora
        G. Mani and V. Thirumalmurugan
27. Pterocarpus Spp
        T. Saravanan, K. Natarajan and K. Vanangamudi
28. Santalum album
        Geeta Joshi, A. N. Aran Kumar and T. S. Rathore
29. Sapindus emarginatus
        K. Nesamani, K. Kumaran, P. Srimathi and K. Vanangamudi
30. Shorea robusta
        S. Naresh, G. Ragothuman and Lakhsmi Kodoth
31. Simarouba glauca
        K. Kumaran, K. Nesamani, P. Srimathi and M. Paramathma
32. Swietenia Spp
        K. Sudhakara, Natalya Krishnambika, D. K. Vinodkumar and M. Shaji
33. Syzygium cumini
        P. Srimathi, T. V. Karivaratharaju, G. Sasthri, K. Malarkodi and K. Natarajan
34. Tamarindus indica
        P. Srimathi, K. Parameswari, K. Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
35. Tectona grandis
        R. Renuka, E. Sujatha and K. Vanangamudi
36. Terminalia Spp
        A. Balasubramanian, M. Paramathma, K. Vanangamudi, G. Saravanan and S. Ashokkumar
37. Zizyphus mauritiana
        P. Srimathi, T. V. Karivaratharaju, G. Sasthri, K. Malarkodi andK. Natarajan
38. Subject Index