Advances in Seed Science and Technology Volume - 5: Quality Seed Production in Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

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.

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

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