Advances in Seed Science and Technology Volume 1 to 5 SET

VOLUME - 1

EDITOR'S: Dr. K. Vanangamudi, Dr. N. Natarajan, Dr. A. Bharathi, Dr. R. Umarani, Dr. K. Natrajan & Mr. T. Saravanan
PUBLISHER: Agrobios (India)
ISBN: 9798177542584
YEAR: 2006 - First Edition
PAGES: 895
SIZE: 19 X 25 X 4.5 cm.
BINDING: Hard
LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE BOOK: Recent past a very good amount of research in the field of Seed Science and Technology is being undertaken across the country. Seed research includes seed biology, seed management, seed quality enhancement, production and maintenance of basic seed material, seed production and agronomy, pre-harvest and post-harvest management of seed, seed processing, seed quality control, storage of both orthodox and recalcitrant seeds, seed health, seed industry and marketing. All the said disciplines work together as a team on interdisciplinary mode for the production and supply of quality seed to the endusers, who are the farmers, in a right place and time, in order to achieve a bumper harvest.
The use of good quality seed not only maintains sufficient and required population stand and uniform maturity, but also maximizes the yield by 15-20 per cent. In this context, the importance of seed is very much felt.
It is long felt need to compile all the published literatures that have been documented from the intensive seed research that is going on for the past 25 years in SAU's and Research institutes of ICAR and present them comprehensively in a serious of volume of the book titled "Advances in Seed Science and Technology" and this book is the result of that which targets advanced UG and PG students and plant scientists who possess interests and curiosity to know about the advances in Seed Science and Technology.
The subject matter covered is rather wide and has been categorized into eleven major areas. The first part deals with seed industry, which covers history of seed industry in India, relevance to global market and new avenues in seed industry. The second part deals with physiology and biochemistry of seed dormancy and seed germination. Chapters on genetically modified seeds have been included in third part in order to explain the recent biotechnological techniques used in Seed Science and Technology to the reader. The fourth part contains chapters on seed quality enhancement like, seed fortification, infusion, osmopriming, hardening, pelleting, coating, colouring, etc.,
In order to make available quality seed to farmers, it is important to know about various techniques followed in quality seed production and the same is given in the fifth part. Aquality seed should be both physically and genetically pure. Ways and means to maintain seed quality and purity are given in seventh part. All the efforts generated to produce quality seeds should reach a climax in obtaining high vigour seedlings, for which seed handling techniques are imperative. Therefore, eighth to tenth parts of this book have been allocated to describe the methodologies and precautions to be followed during seed storage and processing.
All the efforts taken by the seed producers to produce quality seed in all aspects will be credited only if it is sold out for a good price. The eleventh part of this book describes the seed marketing policies. The twelfth part contains assorted chapters, which are related to Seed Science and Technology.
Thus all the aspects of the recent trends in Seed Science and Technology have been dealt in this book within a logical sequence and appropriate manner.

ABOUT THE EDITOR'S:
1. Dr. K. Vanangamudi, is the Dean, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore) Kalavai, Vellore District, 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 17 PhD 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 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. 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 in National and International Journals and 25 popular articles. He has also presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences.

4. 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.

5. 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, 9 popular articles in International and National Journals. He has also presented 43 research papers in National Seminars and Conferences. He has specialized in flower seed production area.

6. 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, farm, seed production and extension services. He is a gold medalist in MSc. (Ag.) in 1999.He has published two research papers at International level and several conference papers and popular articles at National level.

CONTENTS:

PART I - SEED INDUSTRY
1. WTO Measures on Agriculture - What Must India Do?
        C. Ramasamy
2. Seed Technology and Management - Indian Situation
        K. Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
3. New Technologies in Seed Industry
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi, N. Natarajan and Mallika Vanangamudi
4. Socio-Economic Implications of Seed Industry Regulations in India-An Overview
        C. Ramasamy and S. Senthilnathan
5. New Avenues in Seed Industry
        T. M. Thiyagarajan
6. Development of Seed Industry, Organization and Agencies Involved in Seed Industry in India
        P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
7. Small Scale Seed Enterprises-Structure, Prospects and,Legal Considerations
        S. Kannan, T. Saravanan, P. Saravanane, K. Natarajan andK. Vanangamudi

PART II- SEED GERMINATION
1. Physiology and Biochemistiy of Seed Dormancy
        Mallika Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
2. Physiology and Biochemistry of Seed Germination
        Mallika Vanangamudi andK. Natarajan

PART III - GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS
1. Transgenics for Crop Improvement
        T. Saravanan, K. Natarajan and K. Vanangamudi
2. Role of Molecular Markers and Marker Assisted Selection in Crop Improvement
        T. Suravanan, V. Parvathi and K. Vanangamudi
3. Employment of Terminator and Other Related Technologies in Seed Science and Technology
        V. Padma and G. V. Ramanjaneyulu
4. Somatic Embryogenesis and Synthetic Seed ProductionII
        V. Krishnasamy and T. Ramanadane
5. Antisense RNA Technology in Tomato
        T. Saravanan
6. Bacillus Thuringiensis in Pest Management
        G. Thilagavathi, H. Savidha, T. Saravanan andK. Vannangarnudi

PART IV - SEED QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
1. Problems and Prospects of Dryland Agriculture in India
        P. Subbian, S. Marimuthu and S. Marimuthu
2. Seed Fortification, Infusion and Osmopriming
        R. Jerlin, R. Umarani andK. Vanangamudi
3. Seed Hardening for Drought Resistance
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi and P. Murugesan
4. Seed Hardening Research Around the World for Dryland and Garden Land Eco System
        P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
6. Seed Hardening with Chemicals and Botanicals
        N. Natarajan
7. Genesis And Improvement of the Concept of Seed Pelleting
        A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, M. Bhaskaran, Sherin Susan John and P. Thangavel
8. Seed Pelleting: Principles and Practices
        V. Krishnasamy
9. Current Scenario of Seed Pelleting in Agricultural Crops
        A. S. Ponnuswamy
10. Current Scenario of Seed Pelleting in Horticultural and Forestry Crops
        M. Bhaskaran, A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, R. Umarani and K. Vanangamudi
11. Seed Pelleting for Aerial Seeding
        V. Sivakumar, B. Gurudev Singh, R. Anandalakshmi and K. Vanangamudi
12. National and International Scenario of Firms and Machinery in Pelleting and Coating
        R. Umarani, R. Jerlin and K. Vanangamudi
13. Future Perspectives for Research on Seed Pelleting
        T. Jayaraj, A. SabirAhamed and R. Umarani
14. Current Scenario of Seed Coating Polymer
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, M. Bhaskaran and G. Sasthri
15. Studies on Seed Coloring in Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and v egeutble Seeds
        Vilas A. Tonapi, Harinath Babu P. and N.A.Ansari
16. Seed Colouring in Horticultural Crops
        P. Natesan, A. Bharathi, H. Ramya, M. Bhaskaran and K. Vanangamudi
17. Conceptual and Utility Differences Among Seed Enhancement Technologies Viz., Seed Pelleting, Seed Coating and Seed Colouring
        A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, K. Vanangamudi, Sherin Susan John H. Ramya, and P. Thangavel
18. Signal Transduction Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress
        K. R. V. Sathyasheelag. Kayalvizhi, T. Saravanan, R. Renuka and K. Vanangamudi
19. Principles and Practices of Aerial Seeding in Tree Species
        K. Subramanian, V. Sivakumar andB. Gurudev Singh
20. Bio-Inoculants in Forest Seed and Seedling Management
        S. Balaji and T. Kalaiselvi

PART V - SEED PRODUCTION
1. Choice of Agricultural Crops and Varieties Adoptable in Rainfed and Garden Land Ecosystem
        T. S. Raveendran andM. Kumar
2. Production Practices and Maintenance of Nucleus and Breeder Seeds
        J. Renuga Devi and K. Vanangamudi
3. Nucleus and Breeder Seed Production in Cross - Pollinated Crops
        A. Nirmalakumari, K. Natarajamoorthy, J. Renugadeui, and P. Sumathi
4. Rice Seed Management
        K. Vanangamudi and K. Natarajan
5. Tackling Problem Soils for Seed Production
        M. Bhaskaran
6. Green Manuring for Sustainable Crop Production
        S. Marimuthu, P. Subbian, A. P. Sivamurugan and K. Vanangamudi
7. Role of Supplemental Foliar Application and Pre - Harvest Sanitation Spray in Quality Seed Production
        K. Sivasubramaniam
8. Role of Bees in Seed Production
        J. C Ragini and K. Vanangamudi
9. Water Management for Quality Seed Production
        K. Vanangamudi, K. Natarajan and P. Murugesan
10. Interference and Management of Weeds in Crop Production
        B. Muralimohan Reddy and Farzana Jabeen
11. Role of Weed Seeds in Quality Seed Production
        C. Chinnusamy, O. S. Kandasamy and N. Sankaran
12. Source-Sink Relationship in Seed Production
        M. K. Kalarani, Mallika Vanangamudi, M. Thangaraj and R. Sivakumar
13. Physiological Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies in Quality Seed Production
        P. S. Srinivasan and R. Renuka
14. Technology of Sugarcane True Seed and Cane Seed at Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore - A Review
        N. Rajendra Prasad
15. Risks in Seed Production and its Management
        T. Saravanan, S. Kannan and K. Vanangamudi

PART VI - SEED QUALITY CONTROL
1. Quality Parameters for Different Categories of Seeds and Their Maintenance
        K. Vanangamudi, A. Bharathi and P. Murugesan
2. Concept of Seed Quality Control and Certification
        N. P. Nema
3. Steps in Maintenance of Genetic Purity
        P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
4. Importance of Vigour Tests in Seed Quality
        K. Ramamoorthy
5. The Concept, Evolution and Current Status of Seed Vigour Tests
        V. Padma
6. The Concept of Seed Vigour and Crop Productivity
        B. S. Vyakaranahal and S. D. Shashidhara
7. Varietal Characterisation in Rice
        K. Thiyagarajan and D. Malarvizhi
8. Mophological Varietal Characterization in Pulses
        A. R. Muthiah
9. Seed Testing Procedures for Coated Seeds
        R. Umarani, R. Jerlin and K. Vanangamudi

PART VII - SEED STORAGE
1. In Vitro Techniques for Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
        V. Palanisamy
2. Halogination - The Safe Seed Management
        K. Malarkodi, P. Srimathi and K. Vanangamudi
3. Recalcitrant Seeds and their Management in Storage
        P. Srimathi, G. Sasthri and K. Malarkodi
4. Mid Storage Correction Treatments
        A. T. Natarajan, A. Bharathi and K. Vanangamudi
5. Free Radicals and Seed Viability
        R. Umarani andK. Vanangamudi

PART VIII - SEED HEALTH AAANAGEMENT
1. Heritage of Seed Health and Seed Treatment Practices in India During Ancient Period and its Relevance to Modern Agriculture
        S. Kannan, R. Renuka, P. Niranjanadevi, K. Vairavani, B. J. Pandiyan and K. Vanangamudi
2. Interference and Management of Pests in Seed Production and Storage
        A. Regupathy and S. Renuka
3. Insect Pests of Seeds in Storage and their Management
        V. Balasubramani and K. Prabakar
4. Seed Health Management with Reference to Seed Borne Nematodes
        C. Chinniah, M. Sivakumar and S. Ambika
5. Advanced Techniques for Identification of Seed Pathogens and Production of Disease Free Seed Materials
        Sabitha Doraiswarny, P. Muthulakshmi, J. Hema Salomi and R. Rabindran
6. Detection of Seed Borne Plant Pathogenic Bacteria and their Management
        K. Prabakar and V. Ravichandran
7. Methods for Detection of Fungal Infection in Seeds
        R. Renuka, V. Ravichandran and S. Karpagavalli

PART IX - SEED PROCESSING
1. Post Harvest Seed Management
        A. Bharathi, M. Bhaskaran. K. Vanangamudi and P. Natesan
2. Principles of Seed Drying
        S. D. Shashidhara and B. S. Vyakaranahal
3. Seed Processing Equipments
        R. Kailappan and C. Karunanithy

PART X - SEED MARKETING
1. Seed Marketing and Policy: Certain Issues
        R. Sundarasan and M. Chinnadurai

PART XI - SPECIAL TOPICS
1. Aerobic Rice -An Ideal Tool to Mitigate Water Scarcity
        M. Venkatesan, T. Saravanan and K. Vanangamudi
2. Sustainable Rice Production Technology and Food Security
        D. Gopalakrishnan, M. Senthilkumar andK. Vanangamudi
3. Organic Crop Production
        T. Saravanan, R. Nagganatha Suganthan, and K. Vanangamudi
4. Quality Protein Maize and its Exploitations
        G. Kayalvizhi, K. R. V. Sathyasheela, T. Saravanan and K. Vanangamudi
5. Organic Seeds: Challenges and Prospects
        A. P. Sivamurugan, S. Marimuthu, K. Vanangamudi and V. Thirumalmurugan

SUBJECT INDEX

VOLUME - 2

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

SUBJECT INDEX

VOLUME - 3

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: 9788177542967
YEAR: 2006 - First Edition
PAGES: 706
SIZE: 19 X 25 X 4 cm.
BINDING: Hard
LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE BOOK: The forest area in most of the countries is declining at an alarming rate and efforts must be immediately taken to increase the production of forest trees. The use of good quality seeds is an absolute necessity which involves the implementation of the advanced forest tree seed technologies. Hence, this volume is edited with the objective to provide knowledge on the aspects of forest tree seed technology and management.
This volume has a compilation of information on the progress that has been made in the areas of seed biology, biotechnological aspects of tree seed regeneration, nursery management techniques for production of elite trees, physiological aspects of seed germination, vigour, seed enhancement, pest management of forest trees, reforestation; ecological aspects like use of tree seeds in water clarification and revegetation of minespoils, selecting candidate plus trees for tree improvement and biological nitrogen fixation.
This volume also provides an understanding of all the aspects of forest tree seed technology and management like brief introduction of the tree species, phenolo,gy, fruit and seed, seed collection, seed extraction, seed cleaning and drying, seed grading, seed storage, germination and dormancy, presowing seed treatment, seed testing, and nursery techniques in important tropical and temperate forest trees.
This volume will be useful to the students and teachers at UG and PG level, researchers and forest officers.

ABOUT THE EDITOR'S:
1. Dr. K. Vanangamudi, is the Dean, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore), Kalavai, Vellore District, 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 BkidHI 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 17 PhD and 10 MSc 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. 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. iSI 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 M 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:
PART I: RECENT APPROACHES IN TREE SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Approaches in Reforestation and Tree Improvement
        K. Vanangamudi, K. Kannan, S. Nanthakumar, K. Natarajan and T. Saravanan
2. Pollination and Fertilization in Forest Trees
        T. Saravanan
3. Flower and Fruit Structures in Forest Trees
        T. Saravanan, K. Vanangamudi and R. Arunkumar
4. Tree Seed Structure and Biology
        G. Kayalvizhi, K. Vanangamudi, K. Natarajan, T. Saravanan and K. R. V. Sathya Sheela
5. Selection of Candidate Plus Trees for Tree Seed Collection
        K. R. V. Sathya Sheela, T. Saravanan, G. Kayalvizhi and K. Vanangamudi
6. Establishment and Management of Seed Stands/Seed Production Areas in Tree Improvement Programmes
        K. Vanangamudi, K. Kannan, T. Saravanan and V. Thirumalmurugan
7. The Prospects and Problems of Seed Orchards in Forest Trees
        E. P. Indira
8. Pollen Management in Seed Orchards
        N. Gurunathan, P. Srimathi and K. Kumaran
9. Factors Affecting Forest Tree Seed Production
        T. Saravanan and K. Natarajan
10. Seed Source on Tree Seed Germination and Vigour Potential
        K. Vanangamudi, G. Mani and K. Kannan
11. Seed Pelleting in Trees Species
        K. Vanangamudi, R. Umarani A. Bharathi and S. Karpagavalli
12. Incubation, Drying and Separation Method to Separate Viable from Non-Viable Seeds of Tree Species
        K. Vanangamudi, R. Umarani, A. Bharathi and V. Ravichandran
13. Botanical Seed Treatment for Increasing Germination and Seedling Vigour of Important Trees
        K. Vanangamudi, G. Mani, R. Umarani, A. Bharathi, V. Manonmani and R. Renuka
14. Seed Quality Enhancement Technologies for Maximizing the Tree Seed Quality
        J. Renugadevi and K. Vanangamudi
15. Seed Quality Enhancement in Neem, Jamun, Kapok and Amla
        B. Vijayakumari
16. Seed Enhancement Technologies for Improvement of Viability and Vigour in Pungam, Vagai, Tamarind and Karuvel
        P. Kumudha
17. Allelopathy - Consequences and Uses
        K. Sivasubramaniam and K. R. V. Sathya Sheela
18. Physiological Manipulations to Improve Germination, Survival and Establishment in Tree Species
        Mallika Vanangamudi and M. Djanaguiraman
19. Germination and Vigour of Neem Seed Under Moisture Stress Environment
        A. Thiruvaruldevi, K. Raja, Mallika Vanangamudi and J. Rajkumar
20. Factors Affecting the Longevity of Recalcitrant Seeds
        V. Sivakumar, K. Vanangamudi, B. Gurudev Singh, R. Anandalakshmi, Rekha R. Warrier and S. Geetha
21. Tree Seed Pathology
        D. Saravanakumar, T. Raguchander and K. Prabhakar
22. A Reliable Quick Viability Test in Few Tropical Tree Species
        K. Vanangamudi, G. Mani, R. Umarani, A. Venkatesh, S. Natarajan and J. C. Ragini
23. Assessment of Vigour in Tree Seeds
        K. Sivasubramaniam and E. Sujatha
24. Recent Trends in Somatic Embryogenesis and Synthetic Seed for Tree Seed Regeneration
        K. Malarkodi and K. Vanangamudi
25. Nursery Management Techniques for Elite Seedling Production in Tree Species
        M. P. Divya and M. Maria Domnic Savio
26. Tree Plantation Techniques for Arid Regions of India
        L. N. Harsh
27. Regeneration Technologies for Bamboos
        K. Natarajan S. Marimuthu and K. R. V. Sathya Sheela
28. Integrated Nutrient Management in Dalbergia Sissoo Roxb. in Normal and Alkaline Soils
        R. Revathi
29. Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Forest Trees
        E. Sujatha, T. Saravanan, K. Latha and K. Natarajan
30. Pest Management in Tree Plantations
        G. Thilagavathi and K. Vanangamudi
31. Revitalisation of Industrial Effluents for Enhancing Seed Germination and Seedling Survival
        A. Thiruvaruldevi, K. Raja, K. Vanangamudi andMallika Vanangamudi
32. Use of Tree Seeds in Water Clarification
        D. Gopalakrishnan, M. Senthilkumar and K. Vanangamudi
33. Revegetation of Minespoils by Soil and Seed Management Techniques
        A. Thiruvaruldevi, K. Raja, P. Murugesaboopathi and Mallika Vanangamudi
34. Imperative of Rain Water Harvesting and Reuse and Recycling in Cities of South
        S. Arunmozhi and D. Abila
35. Forest Tree Seed Research in Tamil Nadu
        N. Krishna Kumar
36. Biological Reclamation as a Sustainability Indicator
        D. Abila and S. Arunmozhi

PART II: SPECIAL TOPICS
37. Production and Marketing of Forest Products in India
        C. Ramasamy, C. Sekhar and K. T. Parthiban
38. Current Trends in Urban Forestry
        M. Prabhu, R. Kamal Kumar, T. Senthil Kumar and M. Premlatha
39. Recreational Forestry
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar, R. Kamal Kumar and M. Premlatha

Subject Index

VOLUME - 4

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

VOLUME - 5

EDITOR'S: Dr. K. Vanangamudi & Dr. K. Natarajan
PUBLISHER: Agrobios (India)
ISBN: 9788177543254
YEAR: 2008 - First Edition
PAGES: 960
SIZE: 19 X 25 X 5 cm.
BINDING: Hard
LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE BOOK: This book "Spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic crops" is the outcome of sincere efforts taken for compilation of information regarding seed production technologies from journals, periodicals, research papers and famous books. The book covers a wide range of subjects with lot of references and also includes description about the seed production technologies of important spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants.
The general morphology, pollination mechanism, flowering, seed characters, seed production, seed handling, seed storage and germination and post harvest technology of important spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic crops and 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 spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants seed production and help the students at UG and PG level researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs to enrich their knowledge in the field of spices, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants.

ABOUT THE EDITOR'S:
1. Dr. K. Vanangamudi, born on 05.08.1953 in Malayadipatti, Mettur (TK), Salem, is the Dean (Agriculture), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 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. He obtained Ph. D in 1981 from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. His area of specialization includes forest seed technology and quality seed production. He has carried out extensive research in the areas of tree seed improvement and agricultural crops. 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 developed technologies for seed production, processing, storage and seed testing for few Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry Crops. He has obtained principle acceptance for assistance from Ministry of Food Processing to start B Tech (Food Processing Engineering) at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College. Also Started Diploma in Value Added Products from fruits and vegetables along with IGNOU at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College. 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 at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College. As a teacher he offered several courses in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and guided 17 Ph. D. and 10 M. Sc. students. He is a recognized guide of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Periyar University, Salem and Forest Research Institute, Deemed University, Dehradun. He was also a consultant of Kerala Forestry Project. He has developed Fourtraining modules (course content & training manual both soft and hard copy) for National Seed Research & Training Centre, (Ministry of Agriculture) Varanasi has been adopted for conducting training in seed production, management and certification at National level. He has travelled to U.S.A., Japan, Canada and U.K. in connection with forest research and education. 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 1'999and 'Madras Agricultural Students Best Teacher Award for Post Graduate Programme' in 2000, 'Best Seed Scientist Award' in 2003 from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisarand 'Best Research Paper Award' in 2005 from Indian Society of Seed Technology, New Delhi and Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) in the field of Agricultural Sciences for the year 2006 from Tamil Nadu State Council of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu.

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.

CONTENTS:

PART 1: SPICES AND CONDIMENTS
1. All Spice
        R. Umarani, K. Kumanan and K. Raja
2. Aniseed
        T. Senthilkumar, M. Prabhu and A. Mayavel
3. Black Pepper
        V. Palanisamy and K. Malarkodi
4. Cardamom
        C. Menaka and C. Velayutham
5. Celery
        T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel, K. Indhumathi and P. Murugesa Boopathi
6. Chicory
        K. Manorama and C. Geetha
7. Cinnamon
        T. Senthil kumar, M. Prabhu and K. Indhumathi
8. Clove
        G. Sasthri and E. Sujatha
9. Coriander
        E. Sujatha and S. Karpagavalli
10. Cumin
        P. Pandian and T. Ramanadane
11. Curry leafIll
        T. Senthilkumar, M. Prabhu and A. Mayavel
12. Dill
        T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel, K. Indhumathi and P. Murugesa Boopathi
13. Fennel
        K. Malarkodi, P. Srimathi and K. R. V. Sathya Sheela
14. Fenugreek
        C. Menaka and C. Velayutham
15. Garcinia
        T. Senthilkumar, M. Prabhu and A. Mayavel
16. Garlic
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar and L. Pugalendhi
17. Ginger
        K. Natarajan, P. Srimathi and G. Sasthri
18. Mustard
        C. Vanitha and R. Umarani
19. Nutmeg
        J. Renuga Devi and R. Vigneshwari
20. Parsley
        P. Masilamani, P. Arutchenthil and S. Marimuthu
21. Rosemary
        K. Indhumathi, T. Siva Kumar, T. Senthil Kumar and A. Mayavel
22. Saffron
        R. Umarani, K. Kumanan and K. Raja
23. Sage
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil kumar and A. Mayavel
24. Turmeric
        K Natarajan, P. Siimathi and G. Sasthri
25. Vanilla
        M. Prabhu, S. Nanthakumar, T. Senthil Kumar andAsish K. Binodh

PART 2: PLANTATION CROPS
1. Arecanut
        T. Saravanan and P. Murugesan
2. Bishop's Weed
        T. Saravanan and P. Murugesan
3. Cashew Nut
        P. R. Renganayaki, T. V. Karivaratahraju and C. Menaka
4. Cinchona
        K. Indhumathi, T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel and P. Murugesa Boopathi
5. Cocoa
        A. Sabir Ahamed, K. Vanangamudi and G. Kayalvizhi
6. Coconut
        A. Sabir Ahamed, K. Vanangamudi andK. R. V. Sathya Sheela
7. Coffee
        G. Ravichandran and T. Eevera
8. Palmyrah
        Af. Prabhu, T. Senthil kumar,A. Mayavel and M. Premlatha
9. Rubber
        K. Malarkodi, P. Srimathi and K. Natarajan
10. Tea
        K. Raja, P. Duraimurugan and A. S. Ponnuswamy

PART 3: MEDICINAL PLANTS
1. Sweet Flag
        K. Sivasubramaniam andE. Sujatha
2. Aloe
        T. Jayaraj
3. Andrographis
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar, K. Rajamani and A. Mayavel
4. Ashwagandha
        S. Kavitha and K. Vanangamudi
5. Belladonna
        N. Natarajan, J. Renuga Devi and R. Vigneshwari
6. BixaOrellana
        K. Nelson Navamaniraj, P. Srimathi and A. S. Ponnusamy
7. Catharanthus
        G. Sasthri and KR.V Sathya Sheela
8. Multi Medicine Green - Centella Asiatica (L.) Urb
        M. Prabhu, S. Nanthakumar, M. Premlatha andR. Kamal Kumar
9. Coleus
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar, M. Premlatha and A. Mayavel
10. Datura
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel andM. Premlatha
11. Davana
        T. Senthil Kumar, V. Swaminathanan, M. Prabhu and A. Mayavel
12. Digitalis
        K. Indhumathi, T. Senthil Kumar and A. Mayavel
13. Dioscorea
        T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel, K. Indhumathi and P. Murugesa Boopathi
14. Glory Lily
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar, K. Rajamani and A. Mayavel
15. Hibiscus
        K. Ramamooorthy, K. Sivasubramaniam and K. Sujatha
16. Indian Sorrel
        K. Manivannan and E. Arivazhagan
17. Isabgol|
        T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel and S. Sasikala
18. Kokum
        A. Mayavel, T. Senthil Kumar and P. Murugesa Boopathi
19. Long Pepper
        T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel, K. Indhumathi and P. Murugesa Boopathi
20. Mucuna Pruriens L
        B.Jeeva and N. Natarajan
21. Musk
        M. Prabhu, T. Senthil Kumar, D. Veeraragavathatham and A. Mayavel
22. Ocimum
        A. Bharathi, P. Natesan, K. Raja and K. Vanangamudi
23. Opium Poppy
        R. Kamalkumar and G. SayedAli
24. Origanum
        R. Kamalkumar and T. Senthil Kumar
25. Phyllanthus
        R. Revathi, K. Vanangamudi and K. Kannan
26. Pyrethrum
        G. Syed Ali and R. Kamalkumar
27. Rauvolfia
        E. Sujatha and G. Sasthri
28. Senna
        K. R. V Sathya Sheela and R. Revathi
29. Solanum Khasianum
        T. Jayaraj, K. Vanangamudi andK. Nelson Navamaniraj
30. Solanum Nigrum
        S. Kavitha and K. Vananagamudi
31. Stevia Rebaudiana
        T. Ramanadane and K. Vanangamudi
32. Vetiver
        T. Senthil Kumar, A. Mayavel and K. Indhumathi

PART 4: AROMATIC PLANTS
1. Citronella
        M. Prabhu, S. Nanthakumar, T. Senthil Kumar and G. SyedAli
2. Geranium
        T. Senthil Kumar, M. Prabhu and A. Mayavel
3. Lavender
        K. Indhumathi, T. Senthil Kumar and A. Mayavel
4. Lemon Grass
        T. Senthil Kumar, M. Prabhu and A. Mayavel
5. Mint
        K. R. V. Sathya Sheela
6. Palmarosa
        G. Sasthri and P. Srimathi
7. Patchouli
        R. Arunkumar, A. Alagesan, K. Kamalkumar and K. R. Vijayalatha

PART 5: SPECIAL TOPICS
1. Basic Facts about Food and Nutrition
        S. Kavitha Maheswari
2. Health and Nutritional Problems of the Adolescent Girls
        S. Kavitha Maheswari
3. Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Ethnobota'ny
        K. Nesamani, K. Kumaran, P. Srimathi andM. Govindarao

Subject Index