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AGRICULTURE

BREEDING SERVICES FORSMALL DIARY FARMERSSharing the Indian ExperienceC.T. Chacko and F. Schneider

978-1-57808-380-0; 2005; 214 pages,CD-Rom included, pb; $ 33.00

Better validation of indigenousdomestic animal genetic resources isassuming greater importance inregard to the potential of livestockfor poverty alleviation and incomegeneration.

This book systematically introducesthe reader to the breed improve-ment theory and illustrates thetheory with practical examples andcase studies. The book is addressedto animal science teachers, toundergraduate and graduatestudents, as well as to decisionmakers in the state and centrallivestock departments.

BIOTECHNOLOGY INSUSTAINABLE BIODIVERSITYAND FOOD SECURITYB.N. Prasad (ed.)

978-1-57808-268-1; 2003; 202 pages, hc;$ 84.00

CONTENTS: Gene Technology for Food SecuritySustainable Agriculture: W.J. Peacock; Towardsan Evergreen Revolution: Salinity Tolerance andNitrogen Fixation: Edward C. Cocking; Biotech-nology and Biodiversity of Plant-MicrobeInteractions: D. Werner et al.; Engineering of aGreen Manure for Sustainable Food Productionand Phytoremediation: Yoshikatsu Murooka et al.;Development of Stress Tolerance by Manipulat-ing the Expression of Calcium-binding Proteins:G.K. Pandey et al.; Analysis of MicrobialBiodiversity in Pristine and Polluted Environ-ments Using Molecular Tools: Vigdis Torsviket al.; Improving Salt Resistance in Rhizobia:Physiological Role of Betaine Uptake: L. Dupontet al.; Algal Technology in Rice Cultivation:B.D. Kaushik; Unmashing the AccessibleTreasures of the Hidden Unexplored MicrobialWorld: Anjana Singh et al.; Genetic Transforma-tion in Wheat: H.S. Chawla; Making NitrogenAvailable in Forests: Warwick B. Silvester andDavid R. Benson; Construction of Aluminum(AI) Stress-Resistant Transgenic ArabidopsisPlant Using Al-induced Genes: B. Ezaki et al.;Witches Broom Disease of Lime (WBDL): J.M.Bove and Monique Garnier; Centromeres andOther Pre-Requisites for Plant ArtificialChromosomes (PLAC): Rogier ten Hoopen et al.

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCHAT THE CROSSROADSRevisited Resource-poor Farmers andthe Millennium Development GoalsBo M.I. Bengtsson

978-1-57808-514-9; May 2007; 350 pages, hc;$ 59.50

It is necessary to integrate field datarelevant to policy with a globaloverview with up-to-date informa-tion for synthesis into scenarios anda vision of how future research anddevelopment in agriculture can besthelp those who are most needy andhave little access to productiveresources. The overall task is a hugechallenge for policy-makers and theagricultural research establishment.It is also of concern in teachingagricultural students to be able torespond to future challenges. Thispublication is an attempt to stimu-late discussion on future options ofresearch policy, suggesting changesof agricultural R&D for societaldevelopment in accordance with theMillennium Development Goals.

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PRECISION AGRICULTURE ‘05J.V. Stafford (ed.)

978-1-57808-391-6; 2005; 1008 pages, hc;$ 165.00

The concept of precision agriculturemay well be centuries old but itsimplementation in the twenty-firstcentury, made possible by amazingtechnological developments, is keyto the success of agriculture in themidst of a myriad of restraintsunknown to farmers in the past. Insuch a scenario, research is essentialso that rational, intelligent andsystematic approaches may be takenin production agriculture to achievethe benefits that precision agricul-ture can bring.

MAPPING OF THE SOILJean-Paul Legros: L’Ecole NationaleSuperieure Agronomique (ENSA),Montpellier, France

978-1-57808-363-3; 2005; 426 pages, hc;$ 84.00

The author presents the methods ofcartography that are applied to thesoil mantle in order to understandthe spatial organization of soils inthe natural environment, summarizethe information in a useful manner,and apply the information in asocially and economically justifiableway. He primarily addressesstudents in soil cartography classes,and so appends three exercises.

“... a very useful refer-ence for conducting a soilsurvey project from startto finish.”

— Soil Science Soc. of America Jrnl.,August 2006

“This book will help any-one to better understandthe mapping of soil, andcomes highly recommended.”

— Geological Magazine,Vol. 143/4–2006

AGROMETEOROLOGY OFMULTIPLE CROPPING INWARM CLIMATESC. Baldy and C.J. Stigter

978-1-886106-92-5; 1997; 248 pages, 16 colorplates, pb; $ 49.30

CONTENTS: Classification, Definitions, andAnalyses of Multiple Cropping: Classificationof Multiple Cropping Systems; SpecialClimatic Features of High-temperature Areas;Spatial Management of Multiple CroppingSystems; Methods of Analysing MultipleCroppingAgrometeorology of Multiple Cropping:Interception of Rainfall by Multiple CroppingSystems; Other Climatic Factors; SolarRadiation, Carbon Dioxide Profiles, andPhotosynthesis in Multiple Cropping; EnergyBalance and Evapotranspiration in MultipleCropping; ConclusionsAgronomic Applications of AgrometeorologicalStudies in Multiple Cropping: AgroclimaticModifications by Intercrops Including aCereal; Studies of Agroforestry Systems;Agrometeorological Consequences ofTraditional Cropping Techniques; OverallConclusion; Epilogue for the English Edition;Annexures: Glossary of Acronyms, PlantSpecies and Terms in the Text; Instrumentsand Methods

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pigeon pea, lentil and faba bean)has been documented. Some of thequestions that remain to be ad-dressed and deserve emphasis asfuture research areas are given.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONOrganic & Conventional SystemsO.M. Akinyemi

978-1-57808-512-5; July 2007; 240 pages,hc; $ 64.40

This book examines the efficiencyand economic benefits of agricul-tural production, comparing bothorganic and conventional systems insome crops and animal production.

ENVIRONMENT AND CROPPRODUCTIONEditors:R. Dris: University of Helsinki, FinlandI.A. Khan: Sultan Qaboos University,Muscat, OmanS.M. Jain: IAEA, Vienna, Austria

978-1-57808-257-5; 2002; 362 pages, hc;$ 106.40

The book is a compilation of articleson various issues, presented at theworkshop on the Influence ofEnvironment on Growth, Production,Physiology, and Diseases of Crops,held at the University of Helsinki,Finland, December 2000.It reviews environmental factorsinfluencing the growth, develop-ment, and production of food cropsgrown under various conditions.

EVOLUTION AND ADAPTATIONOF CEREAL CROPSV.L. Chopra and S. Prakash (eds.)

978-1-57808-190-5; 2002; 296 pages, hc;$ 100.20

This book looks at evolution andadaptation of the major cereals ofworld agriculture, with separatechapters on rice, wheat, maize,barley, sorghum, and pearl millet.Evolution is treated holistically,using all available approaches,including comparative morphology,genome analysis, cyto- and chemo-taxonomy, and molecular analysisemploying recombinant DNAtechnology. Adaptation is tracedfor crop traits preferred by con-sumer demand and agro-ecologicalrequirements.

BREEDING OF NEGLECTEDAND UNDER-UTILIZED CROPS,SPICES AND HERBSEditors:Sergio Ochatt: INRA, Dijon, Cedex, FranceS.M. Jain: University of Helsinki, Helsinki,Finland

978-1-57808-509-5; June 2007; 468 pages, hc;$ 122.60

The book addresses various aspectsof cultivation, taxonomy, socio-economic importance and breeding& development as applied toneglected and under-utilized crops.The first chapter deals with themore general aspects of cultivationand propagation of these crops,thirteen chapters are devoted todifferent neglected crops, nine ofwhich focus on seed propagatedcrops and the remaining four onvegetatively propagated ones, whilethe last five chapters describe theuses, importance, propagation andimprovement of neglected andunder-utilized crops from differentregions of the world.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERNAGRICULTUREP. Prévost and P. Le Gloru

978-1-886106-89-5; 1997; 236 pages, pb;$ 42.00

This is a translation of a popularFrench text. The objective of theauthor is to provide an understand-ing of all the elements of a “system”and an awareness of all aspectsinvolved in an agricultural career.

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CROP SYSTEM DYNAMICSAn Ecophysiological SimulationModel of Genotype-by-EnvironmentInteractionsYIN Xinyou and H.H. van Laar

978-1-57808-383-1; 2005; 140 pages, pb;$ 46.00

The authors present a genericprocess-based crop growth model,the genotype-by-environmentinteractions on crop growth simula-tor (GECROS). Model theories aredescribed in individual chapters,and their supporting texts (notablymodel derivations) are given inappendices. The model source code,written in the simulation languageFST (Fortran Simulation Translator)is provided, along with the defini-tions of variables. The book ismeant for those interested in usingmodels as a tool to address ques-tions related to crop production andespecially environmental variablesand genotype characteristics.

MANAGEMENT OFAGRICULTURAL DROUGHTAgronomic and Genetic OptionsN.P. Saxena (ed.): ICRISAT, Patancheru,India

978-1-57808-191-2; 2003; 222 pages, hc;$ 77.30

This book, consisting of 13 chap-ters, takes a holistic approach tothe understanding of, and suggestoptions for, alleviation of theproblem of agricultural drought,beginning from a socio-economicperspective and then progressing toagronomic and genetic managementoptions. Progress made in somelegume crops (groundnut, chickpea,

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PHYSIOLOGY OF STRESSED CROPSU.S. Gupta: University of Georgia, Athens, USA

Hormone Relations

978-1-57808-355-8; 2004; 254 pages, hc; $ 86.80

The book examines stress-induced alterations in hormonal balance and their effects in thephysiology of important crop plants and on their yield and quality characteristics. Coverageencompasses environmental, mechanical, and biological stress. Hormones discussed includecytokinin, gibberellins, auxins, polyamines, and growth regulators used for improvement work,such as mefludide, uniconazole, and ethiphon. Information is international in scope, and catersto the needs of crop physiologists, agronomists, ecologists, soil scientists, and crop breeders.

Nutrient Relations

978-1-57808-371-8; 2005; 250 pages, hc; $ 89.00

This book, intended for crop physiologists, agronomists, soil scientists, ecologists, geneticists, crop breeders, molecu-lar biologists, and teachers and students majoring in crop stress physiology, is composed of 13 chapters dealingwith nutrient stress in crops, including both deficiency and toxicity. The effects of stress factors such as soil acidity,soil salinity, allelochemicals, soil compaction, drought, waterlogging, atmospheric humidity, low and high tempera-ture, solar radiation and air pollution on nutrient availability, uptake, transport, utilization, crop growth andfructification are discussed in the chapters.

The Stress of Allelochemicals

978-1-57808-390-9; 2005; 202 pages, hc; $ 84.00

This book, intended for crop stress physiologists, agronomists, weed scientists, soil scientists, phytochemists andpractical crop growers and managers, is composed of 9 chapters covering the mechanisms of allelochemical stress,autotoxicity, crop-crop interference, crop-weed interference, tree-crop interference, allelochemical interaction withother stress factors such as moisture, temperature, nutrient and radiation stress, and development of more aggres-sive crops that can tolerate noxious weeds.

Osmoregulation and Protection

978-1-57808-440-1; 2006; 244 pages, hc; $ 94.10

To cope with the abiotic stress-induced osmotic problems, plants adapt by either increasing uptake of inorganic ionsfrom the external solution, or by de novo synthesis of organic compatible solutes acting as osmolytes. Of theosmoregulants and protectants discussed in this volume, trehalose, fructans, ectoine and citrulline, which are gener-ated in different species, in osmotically ineffective amounts, mitigate the stress effects on cells/plants and improveproductivity. There are several pieces of encouraging research discussed in this volume showing significant im-provement in stress tolerance and in turn productivity by involving genetic engineering techniques.

Membrane System

978-1-57808-521-7; October 2007; 418 pages, hc; $ 99.50

Though plant cells are separated by cell walls, cells maintain their identity as they are delimited by semi-permeablemembranes that permit them to function as autonomous units. The flow of materials in and out of the cell isregulated by channels, transporters, pumps, and acquaporins in these membranes. The cytoplasm is sandwichedbetween two membranes: the plasma membrane, which forms the outer boundary of the cytoplasm, and thetonoplast or the vacuolar membrane which forms the inner boundary. Cell membranes serve several differentfunctions: form boundaries and provide compartmentalization, site of chemical reactions catalyzed by membraneproteins, regulate the exchange of ions/compounds across the barrier, site of perception/transmission of signals(hormones), and act in cell-to-cell communication. The membrane functions are affected by different abiotic (bioticstress not discussed), nutritional, edaphic and mechanical stresses, which have been discussed in this volume in lightof the recent literature/researches. This book will be useful to advanced students, teachers and researchers inter-ested in crop stress physiology, especially in understanding, planning and execution of further research.

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PRACTICAL SPECTROSCOPYIN AGRICULTURE ANDFOOD SCIENCEYuriy Posudin: National AgriculturalUniversity, Kiev, Ukraine

978-1-57808-505-7; March 2007; 208 pages,hc; $ 64.40

Introduces students and specialists ofagricultural and food science to funda-mentals of optical spectroscopy, mainprinciples of modern spectroscopic instru-mentation, advantages and practical ap-plications of spectroscopic methods toinvestigation of agricultural objects suchas milk and dairy products, eggs, honey,animal hair, and agronomic plants.

AGROECOLOGICALPERSPECTIVES IN AGRONOMY,FORESTRY, AND AGROFORESTRYPaul A. Wojtkowski

978-1-57808-217-9; 2002; 370 pages, pb;$ 53.80

Provides a detailed and advancedlook at concepts, principles, andpractices underlying agroecology.Treatment starts with theplant-plant interface and proceedson to agrotechnologies and then tolandscape design. Discussiontouches on competitive production,spatial theory, soil sustainability,insect and weed management, andtree management, in addition toeconomic factors, forestry technolo-gies, water management, andcomplex disarrayed agroecosystems.

THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OFAGROFORESTRY DESIGNA Comprehensive Study of theTheories, Concepts and Conventionsthat Underlie the Successful Useof AgroforestryPaul A. Wojtkowski

978-1-57808-034-2; 1998; 296 pages, pb;$ 33.00

Provides a detailed and indepthlook at concepts, principles, andpractices that underlie agroforestryapplication. The focus is on howthe individual parts (the theoriesand concepts) form the whole(the process of designing or under-standing user-specific agroforestrysystems) and how theory influencesor leads to successful application.

“. . . An excellent book forstudents of agroforestry andpractitioners interested ingoing beyond fieldbasics.”

— Agroforestry News, Vol. 7,No. 4, July 1999

AGROSPHERENutrient Dynamics, Ecology, andProductivityK.R. Krishna

978-1-57808-275-9; 2003; 354 pages, hc;$ 98.60

This book deals with agro-ecologi-cal aspects of nutrients essential tocrop production. It presents a briefdescription about agrosphere, itsexpanse, contrasting features, andinteractions with other ecospheres,and global nutrient dynamics andfood production trends withinvarious agro ecosystems. This isfollowed with chapters aboutvarious belts that contribute toglobal food grain harvests.

INCREASING PRODUCTIVITYOF INTENSIVE RICE SYSTEMSTHROUGH SITE-SPECIFICNUTRIENT MANAGEMENTAchim Dobermann, Christian Witt, andD. Dawe (eds.): International RiceResearch Institute, Los Banós, Philippines

978-1-57808-266-7; 2004; 420 pages, hc;$ 66.60

The integrated, efficient use ofnutrients is one of the key issuesfor sustainable resource manage-ment in irrigated rice in Asia, oneof the most intensive agriculturalsystems in the world. This booksummarizes research conductedfrom 1994 to 2001 to develop andevaluate a new concept forsite-specific nutrient managementand the tools needed for applying itin farmers’ fields with irrigated rice.

SOIL FERTILITY AND CROPPRODUCTIONK.R. Krishna

978-1-57808-215-5; 2002; 484 pages, hc;$ 111.40

CONTENTS: Historical aspects of soil fertilityand crop production research; Soil geographyand sustainability of cultivation; Soil mineraldeficiency, nutrient acquisition, and cropproduction; Nitrogen in soil: Transformationsand influence on crop productivity; Soilphosphorus, its transformations and theirrelevance to crop production; Potassium in soiland its influence on crop growth and yield;Secondary nutrients in soil and their influence oncrop productivity; Micronutrients in soil, theiracquisition mechanisms and influence on cropgrowth and yield; Soil organic matter intemperate arable land and its relationship tosoil fertility and crop production; Availablesoil nutrients and fertilizer use in relation tocrop production in the Mediterranean area;Maximizing soil fertility utilization for highercrop yield: Modeling; Fertilizers for improvedsoil fertility and crop production; Biofertilizersto augment soil fertility and crop production;The use of stable isotopes in soil fertilityresearch; Crop improvement towards resistanceto soil fertility constraints; Soil fertility andplant diagnostic norms for horticultural cropproduction; Nutrient dynamics in agro-environments; Application of remote sensingin agriculture and soil science

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IN VITRO APPLICATION INCROP IMPROVEMENTA. Mujib: Hamdard Univ., Delhi, IndiaMyeong Je Cho: University of California,Berkeley, USAStefano Predieri: Instituto di BiometeorologiaSez., Bologna, ItalyS. Banerjee: CSIRO, Collingwood, Victoria,Australia

978-1-57808-300-8; 2004; 338 pages, hc;$ 98.60

A review of current and emergingtrends in in vitro lab techniques.The 18 chapters treat basic scienceand application areas such as therole of plant tissue culture in plantimprovement generally, andinduced mutation for producingspecific crops with greater diseaseresistance and yield. The editordefends against concerns overgenetically-modified foodproduction, by looking to strategiesthat extend plants’ own diseaseresistance rather than transfer genesfrom other species.

IN VITRO CULTURETRANSFORMATION ANDMOLECULAR MARKERS FORCROP IMPROVEMENTA.S. Islam (ed.)

978-1-57808-336-7; 2004; 228 pages, hc;$ 84.00

The book provides latest informa-tion on a variety of subjects frompure micropropagation conservationto transformation in multitude ofcrops. It will serve as a valuablereference book in most of theresearch laboratories.

The chapters are derived from theFourth International Conference heldby Bangladesh Association for PlantTissue Culture and Biotechnology.

GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OFCOTTON: Emerging TechnologiesJohnie N. Jenkins and S. Saha (eds.):USDA-Agricultural Research Center,Mississippi, USA

978-1-57808-145-5; 2001; 354 pages, hc;$ 98.60

“... a good complement toother recently publishedmonographs on cotton,...”

— Plant Science, 161 (2001)1179–1180

AGROBIOTECHNOLOGY ANDPLANT TISSUE CULTURES.S. Bhojwani and Woong-Young Soh (eds.)

978-1-57808-243-8; 2003; 210 pages, hc;$ 105.30

Information on plant biotechnology isprovided for students and researchersin agriculture and plant sciences inthe 16 plenary lectures from a Decem-ber 2000 conference in Singapore.Specialists from the Asia Pacific regionand from Israel consider such aspectsas the physiology and biochemistry ofsomatic embryogenesis in whitespruce, the germinability and shootapical meristem differentiation ofsomatic embryos, estimating geneticrelatedness in rice using DNA markerdata, growth responses of tropicalepiphytic orchids to carbon dioxideenrichment.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANTBREEDING AND HYBRID SEEDPRODUCTIONR.L. Agrawal

978-1-57808-029-8; 1998; 402 pages, hc;$ 55.40

CONTENTS: Introductory Topics: Introduction;Historical Résumé; Crop Germplasm; Reproduc-tive System; Male Sterility;Self-incompatibility; Techniques of ArtificialHybridization; Genetic Basis of Plant Breeding;Selection; Interspecific and IntergenericHybridizationMethods of Crop Breeding: Pure-line Selection;Pedigree Method; Bulk-population Method;Backcross Method; Population Improvement;Recurrent Selection; Germplasm Compositesand Synthetic Varieties; Asexually PropagatedCrops; Apomictic Grasses; Corn Hybrids;Hybrid Varieties; Mutation Breeding;Polyploid Breeding; Disease ResistanceBreeding; Insect Resistance Breeding;Abiotic Stresses; Breeding for Specific Traits;Plant Tissue Culture; Genetic EngineeringSeed Production: Release and Maintenanceof Crop Varieties; Plant Variety Protection;Hybrid Seed Production

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GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OFSOLANACEOUS CROPSM.K. Razdan: University of Delhi, IndiaA.K. Mattoo: USDA, ARS, Beltsville, USA

Volume I: Potato978-1-57808-184-4; 2005; 476 pages, hc;$ 111.40

The book deals with genetic modifi-cation to improve various traits inthe world’s fourth largest food crop.Their topics include breeding poten-tial and transmission of traits in 4x-2x crosses, molecular markers in theidentification of genotype variation,approaches to gene isolation, starch-sugar metabolism in potato tubers inresponse to temperature variations.Several of the 15 studies look attransformation for resistance toinsects, viruses, bacterial pathogens,and late blight and other fungi.

Volume 2: Tomato978-1-57808-179-0; 2006; 658 pages, hc;$ 121.00

Following an introduction to thehistory, origin, and early cultivationof the tomato, the book presents 15survey papers that together providean overview of the current state-of-the-art in genetic modification of thetomato. Topics covered includecytogenetics and evolution, expressionof heterosis by hybridization, tradi-tional and enhanced breeding forquality traits, genetic enhancement fornutritive value, molecular markers inselection of tomato germplasm,molecular genetics of drought resis-tance response in tomato and relatedspecies, applications of geneticengineering in tomato, hormonalcontrol of fruit maturation, geneticcontrol of fruit ripening, genetics andbreeding for resistance to bacterialdiseases, breeding for resistance tofungal pathogens, breeding forresistance to viral pathogens, resis-tance in tomato and other Lycopersiconspecies to insect and mite pests, andtolerance to abiotic stresses.

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GENETICS AND BREEDING OFSUGAR BEETEnrico Biancardi and Marco de Biaggi:Istituto Sperimentale Per Le ColtureIndustriali, Rovigo, ItalyLarry G. Campbell: USDA AgriculturalResearch Station, Fargo, North Dakota, USAGeorge N. Skaracis: Hellenic SugarIndustries, Thessaloniki, Greece

978-1-57808-366-4; 2005; 388 pages, hc;$ 98.60

The book comes during a time ofrapid expansion in moleculartechnology-based selectionapproaches that are destined tomodify or supplement conventionalbreeding methodology. The newtechnologies will allow genetic andphysiological factors influencingsugar yield and quality to be assessedin great detail and manipulated.

These novel techniques will alsoreduce the dependance of the sugarbeet crop on chemical pesticides andfertilizers by using unique andimproved resistance mechanismsagainst the various abiotic stressesand diseases and by producingvarieties that use soil resources moreefficiently. A whole chapter dealswith the current information on thedevelopment of these new tech-niques and their integration intosugar beet breeding.

“This book is an excellentsurvey of the currentstatus of beet breedingand is unique in thisfield.”

— Experimental Agriculture,Vol. 42, 2006

BANANA IMPROVEMENTCellular, Molecular Biology, andInduced MutationsEditors:S.M. Jain: IAEA, Vienna, AustriaRony Swennen: Catholic University ofLeuven, Leuven, Belgium

978-1-57808-340-4; 2004; 392 pages, hc;210 297 mm; $ 123.20

This book reports the results of acoordinated research project on thetechnical aspects of modifying oneof the world’s major food crops toimprove resistance to disease andenhance other favorable characteris-tics. It brings together 30 technical

contributions and round out thevolume with a summary of theproject’s achievements with regardto developing research tools forgermplasm characterization andimprovement through inducedmutations, cryopreservation,somatic embryogenesis, somaclonalvariation, and genetic engineering.

BIOTECHNOLOGY OFMEDICINAL PLANTSVitalizer and TherapeuticK.G. Ramawat (ed.)

978-1-57808-338-1; 2004; 316 pages, hc;$ 98.60

In recent years, there has been asurge in the demand for plant-based drugs and food additives.The use of organic fertilizers andnatural dyes is the preferredalternative. Some countries haveeven banned the use of syntheticcolorants and flavors from use forhuman consumption.

This book provides comprehensiveand useful information on themedicinal plants especially thoseused as food supplement in theform of health vitalizers andinvigorators. Separate chapters aredevoted to the medicinal values ofeach herb.

This will be a source book for theherbalists, ayurvedic practitioners,drug manufacturers, botanists,biotechnologists, pharmacologists,agriculturists, phytochemists as wellas anyone interested in medicinalplants research and biotechnology.

RICE BREEDING AND GENETICSResearch Priorities and ChallengesJ.S. Nanda (ed.)

978-1-57808-086-1; 2000; 390 pages, hc;$ 84.00

“By eschewing a paradig-matic compilation, editorNanda has provided aneclectic perspective foridentifying priorities andmeeting challenges in thiscritical area.”

— CHOICE, July/August 2000

RICE GENETICS IVProceedings of the Fourth InternationalRice Genetics SymposiumG.S. Khush, D.S. Brar, and B. Hardy (eds.):International Rice Research Institute, LosBanós, Philippines

978-1-57808-167-7; 2001; 500 pages, hc;$ 98.60

The volume comprises contributionsby renowned geneticists on a widerange of topics from classicalgenetics to the most advancedresearch on sequencing of the ricegenome and functional genomics.

“ ...Researchers interestedin cutting-edge work instructural and functionalanalysis of the ricegenome will also benefitfrom this fairly completerepresentation of thefield....”

— The Quarterly Review of Biology,Vol. 77, No. 3 September 2002

TROPICAL PLANT BREEDINGAndré Charrier, Michel Jacquot, SergeHamon, and Dominique Nicolas (eds):CIRAD, France

978-1-57808-144-8; 2001; 575 pages + 87color photographs in 24 plates, hc; $ 87.40

The book reviews recent advancesin tropical plant breeding. Each ofthe twenty-four chapters describes aspecific crop, which has beenwritten by scientists working in thefield of plant breeding and geneticimprovement of that particularspecies. The book will be a usefulreference work for professionalplant breeders as well as research-ers, teachers, and students inter-ested in this topic.

“... a comprehensive over-view of the status ofplant breeding in almostevery tropical crop of anyimportance....”

— Journal of Agricultural Science,Vol. 138, 2002

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SYMBIOTIC NITROGEN FIXATIONProspects for Enhanced Applicationin Tropical AgricultureRachid Serraj (ed.)

978-1-57808-335-0; 2004; 382 pages, hc;$ 89.00

Traditional cropping systems thatrotate cereals and legumes to keepnitrogen in the soil have brokendown as cereal production hasskyrocketed to feed livestock,which often replaces legumes as aprotein source. Now that increasingcost and environmental impact areinhibiting the further use of chemi-cal fertilizers to plug the hole in thecycle, efforts are underway toenhance the biological nitrogenfixation abilities of the legumes thatare still grown. This volume is acompilation based on a workshopin Montpelier, France in June 2002,23 papers report on developmentsto date, focusing on tropicalagriculture.

MONOGRAPH OF GENUS ORYZAJ.S. Nanda and S.D. Sharma (eds.)

978-1-57808-273-5; 2003; 412 pages, hc;$ 100.20

In an overdue updated treatment,two international experts on ricecollect 11 papers on various aspectsof this primary staple food forabout half of the world’s popula-tion. Papers range from translationsof two classic reviews of contribu-tions to the field from the 1920sand 1930s to original chapters onthe latest DNA mapping of thegenus. Includes color illustrationsand appendices on taxonomic andcultivation improvement issues.

FORAGE LEGUMES FORTEMPERATE GRASSLANDSJohn Frame: Food and AgricultureOrganization of the UN, Rome, Italy

978-1-57808-358-9; 2005; 320 pages, pb;$ 59.00

Published in association with theFood and Agriculture Organizationof the United Nations, this volumepresents information relevant topractical applications of foragelegumes. Given a new appreciationof the plants’ role in temperategrasslands and the benefits ofa legume rich diet, the authordiscusses topics including legumeplants’ development, nitrogen-fixingproperty, nutritional value, andutilization as an animal feed.Color-illustrated profiles of 35 foragespecies, and a glossary of commonplant and species names are given.

“This book is stronglyrecommended to allinterested in temperatepastures, stock rearingand land management.”

— Experimental Agriculture,Vol. 42, 2006

“A book of this nature islong overdue. One dealingwith tropical foragelegumes would also be avaluable asset. The authorand sponsors indicate thatthis book will be aninvaluable resource for awide audience interestedin sustainable and produc-tive agriculture; thisreviewer agrees.”

— CHOICE, September 2005,Vol. 43, No.1

GRASSLANDSDevelopments, Opportunities,PerspectivesStephen Reynolds and John Frame (eds.):Food and Agriculture Organization of theUN, Rome, Italy

978-1-57808-359-6; 2005; 556 pages,43 color plates, pb; $ 74.00

This book examines the currentgrassland problems and issues, andprovides an insight into grasslandproductivity in diverse areas of theworld, with their various produc-tion systems. The focus is on recenttechnical advances and the pros-pects for further innovation,through twenty-one chapters byeminent grassland scientists,grouped into seven sections: foragegermplasm; forage conservation;grass-based systems and organicproduction; climate change;biodiversity and biotechnology;geographical information systems;farmer and pastoralist participation;and regional developments. Thebook is timely in view of theexpanding human and livestockpopulations, especially in arid andsemiarid environments, with theconsequent pressure on the world’sgrasslands.

“It complements and is auseful addition to othervolumes of the FAO grass-land series and merits awide readership.”

— Experimental Agriculture,Vol. 42, 2006

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SAFFRON (CROCUS SATIVUS)Production and ProcessingEditors:M. Kafi, A. Koocheki, M.H. Rashed andM. Nassiri: Faculty of Agriculture,Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

978-1-57808-427-2; 2006; 252 pages, hc;$ 66.60

Saffron is a precious spice which ismainly grown in Iran, India, Spain,Greece, Italy, Pakistan, Morocco,and Central Asian countries. Untilrecently, saffron was perceived onlyfor its value as a spice. However,with recent research findingspointing to the medicinal propertiesof saffron such as its antimicrobial,anticarcinogenic and antioxidanteffects, interest in this plant hasincreased.

The book presents a comprehensiveaccount of saffron which includesthe historical background, acerageunderproduction, yield and applica-tions, botanical ecophysiology,production technology, irrigation,pests, diseases and weeds, genetics,sterility, reproduction and produc-tion of secondary metabolites by invitro method, economic aspects,indigenous knowledge in saffronproduction, processing, chemicalcomposition and quality control,and research strategies.

CUMIN (Cuminum cyminum)Production and ProcessingM. Kafi, M.H. Rashed Mohassel,A. Koocheki and M. Nassiri (eds.):Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi Universityof Mashhad, Iran

978-1-57808-504-0; 2006; 168 pages, hc;$ 55.40

This book provides essentialinformation regarding all thingscumin, the popular spice that isprimarily grown in South Asia andthe Middle East. Ten chaptersdiscuss cumin’s history, botany andplant characteristics, ecophysiology,economic aspects, chemical composi-tion, regions of production, anduses. Also addressed are technolo-gies involved with cumin produc-tion, relevant diseases, pests, andweeds; principles of genetics,breeding, and in vitro production ofthe spice; and research strategiesthat involve it.

modeling (e.g. psychrometry, roleof glass transitions in drying,diffusion model of falling rateperiod, freeze drying, vacuumdrying etc.), to drying practices inwood, biomass, alfalfa, cocoa etc.processing. It also covers newdrying technologies such as, super-heated steam drying and heatpump drying in inert atmosphere,that have already been accepted inthe industry.

MODELING CROPPRODUCTION SYSTEMSPrinciples and ApplicationPhool Singh

978-1-57808-418-0; November 2007;510 pages, pb; $ 59.50

The use of simulation models is anecessity and also an aid in thedecision-making process in sustain-able agricultural systems. Organiz-ing the experimental knowledge ofcrop production systems withoutthe book keeping and deductivemethods of mathematics, is verydifficult. This book aims to guidereaders in the process by which theproperties of the systems can begrasped in the framework ofmathematical structure with mini-mal mathematical prerequisites.

The objective of this book is to helpthe undergraduate, graduate andpost-graduate students in thedisciplines of agronomy, plantbreeding, agricultural meteorology,crop physiology, agriculturaleconomics, entomology, plantpathology, soil science and ecology(environmental science). This bookmay also be useful for administra-tors in various agricultural universi-ties in order to direct research,extension and teaching activities.Planners at national and state levelsmay also benefit from this book.

A HANDBOOK OF RICESEEDBORNE FUNGIT.W. Mew and P. Gonzales (eds.):International Rice Research Institute,Los Banós, Philippines

978-1-57808-255-1; 2002; 83 pages, 230color illustrations, 178 254 mm, hc; $ 76.20

The authors provide information onover 50 species of fungus that havebeen detected in rice seed duringroutine testing and analysis. Theycan cause diseases of the foliage,stem, leaf sheath, root, grain, andinflorescence of rice. The informationcan be used for teaching and forreference in conducting seed healthtesting in different laboratories, inconjunction with a reference to localconditions.

FOOD TECHNOLOGY ANDQUALITY EVALUATIONEditors:Ramdane Dris: University of Helsinki, FinlandArun Sharma: Food Technology Division,BARC, Mumbai, India

978-1-57808-235-3; 2003; 286 pages, hc;$ 105.30

This volume is based on thepresentation of a workshop held inBabtai, Kaunas, Lithuania in June,2001. It contains a number of articleswith valuable information on theapplication of recent techniques andthe development of methodologies.The impact of environmental factorson food crop quality, includinghandling parameters, quality evalua-tion, CA and MAP storage condi-tions worldwide, are also addressed.The book covers the entire spectrumof activities in the area of fruit andvegetable and few other plantproducts, e.g. medicinal, includingproduction yields, and qualityassessment. This book shouldinterest researchers and the layreaders.

DEHYDRATION OF PRODUCTSOF BIOLOGICAL ORIGINA.S. Mujumdar (ed.): National Universityof Singapore, Singapore

978-1-57808-280-3; 2004; 553 pages, hc;$ 109.20

The coverage of this book rangesfrom drying fundamentals and

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DRYING AND STORAGE OFCEREAL GRAINSB.K. Bala

978-1-886106-93-2; 1997; 312 pages, hc;$ 55.40

“. . . is particularlyuseful as a text in uni-versity level (agricultural)engineering courses on thesubject.”

— Drying Technology,Vol. 17, No. 3, 1999

CONTENTS: Principles of Drying; MoistureContents and Equilibrium Moisture ContentModels; Psychrometry; Physical and ThermalProperties of Cereal Grains; Air FlowResistance and Fans; Thin Layer Drying ofCereal Grains; Deep Bed and ContinuousFlow Drying; Grain Drying Systems;Principles of Storage; Temperature andMoisture Changes during Storage; Fungi,Insects and Other Organisms Associatedwith Stored Grain; Design of Grain Storages;Grain Storage Systems; Appendix A: FiniteDifference Approximation; Appendix B :Gaussian Elimination Method

CITRUSProduction, Post Harvest, Diseaseand Pest ManagementS. Mukhopadhyay

978-1-57808-337-4; 2004; 290 pages, hc;$ 87.40

Various aspects of production,postharvest technology, disease andpest management of citrus havebeen included thereby providing thereader an integrated approach. Thebook covers citrus taxonomy,genetic-diversities of its members,varieties of rootstocks and scions ofcommercial significance, modernproduction, postharvest and protec-tion technologies.

The book will serve as a foundationtext for all categories of workersdealing with citrus, includingstudents, researchers, teachers,nurserymen, orchardists andhorticulturists.

POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGYCereals, Pulses, Fruits, and VegetablesA. Chakraverty: Indian Institute ofTechnology, Kharagpur, IndiaR. Paul Singh: University of California,Davis, California, USA

978-1-57808-168-4; 2001; 372 pages, pb;$ 66.10

An introductory text for students,professionals, and others engaged inAgricultural Engineering, and FoodScience and Technology in primaryprocessing of cereals, pulses, fruits,and vegetables.

CONTENTS: Grain-properties, Drying, andDryers: Properties of Grains; Psychrometry;Theory of Grain Drying; Methods of GrainDrying; Grain Dryers; Selection, Design,Specifications, and Testing of Grain Dryers /Grain Storage: Food Grain Storage / Parboil-ing: Parboiling of Grain; Parboiling of Wheat /Milling: General Grain Milling Operations;Hydrothermal Treatment/Conditioning ofCereal Grains; Rice Milling; Milling of Corn,Wheat-Barley, Rye, Oats, Sorghum, and Pulses /By-products/ Biomass Utilization: Rice Bran;Utilization of Rice Bran; Biomass-ConversionManagement; Postharvest Management ofFruits and Vegetables

CROP MANAGEMENT AND POSTHARVEST HANDLING OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTSRamdane Dris and Raina Niskanen: World Food Ltd., Meri-Rastilantie, Helsinki, FinlandS.M. Jain: International Atomic Energy Association, Vienna, Austria

Fruits and Vegetables

978-1-57808-216-2; 2003; 422 pages, hc; $ 111.40

This volume examines the influence of postharvest practices on the quality of horticultural commodities, in order toenhance preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables (including root and tuber crops) grown under different climaticconditions, worldwide.

Crop Fertilization, Nutrition and Growth

978-1-57808-278-0; 2003; 410 pages, hc; $ 94.10

The book reviews the factors affecting plant mineral nutrition and growth. It highlights the importance of fertilizersand mineral nutrition for improved agricultural production, yield, and amelioration of soil fertility. This book alsoaddresses issues such as growth, production, yields, and quality, which can be limited by sub-optimal conditionssuch as soil, salinity, poor drainage, water supply, fertilization programs, physical conditions affecting root growth,and function or handling operations.

Disease and Disorder of Fruits and Vegetables

978-1-57808-279-7; 2004; 346 pages, hc; $ 103.00

Scientists can do little as yet about disorders and diseases of fruits and vegetables, but their research can helpproducers manage their crops carefully before and after harvest. Includes contributions from Europe, SouthAmerican and the US. The research findings focus on such issues as applying antagonistic microorganisms beforeharvest controlling disorders in apples and pears, assessing the influence of calcium on tip burn, controllingfungal organisms on citrus fruits, grapes, and strawberries, and reducing chilling injuries on citrus fruits.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOSAFETY,AND BIODIVERSITYScientific and Ethical Issues forSustainable DevelopmentS. Shantharam and Jane F. Montgomery:USDA, Riverdale, Maryland, USA

978-1-57808-018-2; 1999; 252 pages, hc;$ 56.00

DRYING TECHNOLOGY INAGRICULTURE AND FOODSCIENCESArun S. Mujumdar (ed.): NationalUniversity of Singapore, Singapore

978-1-57808-148-6; 2000; 328 pages, hc;$ 89.00

CONTENTS: Equilibrium Moisture Relations forFoods and Biomaterials: Wladyslaw Kaminski andTadeusz Kudra; Moisture Diffusivity in Foods—An Overview: Shyam Sablani et al.; QualityChanges During of Food Materials: MagdaliniKrokida and Zacharias Maroulis; HygrothermalProperties of Grains: János Beke and A.S.Mujumdar; Quality Changes During Drying ofFood Polymers: Srinivas Achanta and Martin R.Okos; Physical Property Changes of Fruits andVegetables During Hot Air Drying: WijithaSenadeera et al.; Spray and Freeze Drying ofEnzymes: Ana M.R. Pilosof and Mauricio R.Terebiznik; Physical Properties and Drying Rateof Alfalfa: Rhambo T. Patil and Shahab Sokhansanj;Principles, Applications, and Potential of HeatPump Drying Systems: Chua Kian Jon et al.;Principles and Applications of MicrowaveDrying: E. Sanga et al.; Innovation in DryingTechnologies: A.S. Mujumdar and M.L. Passos

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INTEGRATED PESTMANAGEMENT OF TROPICALPERENNIAL CROPSDominique Mariau (ed.): CIRAD, France

978-1-57808-042-7; 1999; 182 pages +6 color plates, pb; $ 50.40

This work examines the use ofcommercially available pesticideseffectively for a given pest, the roleof beneficial insects, and theprocedures to be implemented toaugment the action and promotethe introduction of the moreeffective parasitoids and predators.It describes the often major impactof entomopathogenic organisms inregulating populations and thepossibilities offered by their use asa means of biological control, theuse of cultural techniques that workagainst pests or, on the other hand,the suppression of methods thatencourage them. It reveals the

importance of olfactory and visualstimuli in insect behaviour and theuse that can be made of suchstimuli, either as a direct controlmethod, or to improve knowledgeabout population size and dynam-ics. Lastly, it touches upon the useof more tolerant plant materialwhich, alongwith the progress madein plant breeding techniques andenhanced knowledge of the genome,is an area with substantial prospects.

PRINCIPLES OF WEEDSCIENCE (2/e)V.S. Rao

978-1-57808-069-4; 2000; 568 pages, pb;$ 55.40

A comprehensive reference-cum-textbook on fundamentals andprinciples of weed science, thisbook includes updated informationon newer approaches (ecophysi-ological and biological) in weedmanagement, newer herbicides,bioherbicides, herbicide actionmechanisms and transformations inplants, herbicide persistence andbehaviour in soil and environment,and interaction of herbicide withother agrochemicals.

“. . . very appropriate foruse by its target audienceUpper-division undergradu-ates through faculty.”

— CHOICE, September 2000,Vol. 38, No. 1

“The style of presentationis direct and simple.Students, teachers,researchers, extensionpersonnel, and others in-terested in weed sciencewill find it a very usefulreference cum textbook.”

— Weed Technology, Vol. 14, No. 4

MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS INAGRICULTURE AND FORESTRYN.S. Subba Rao and Y.R. Dommergues (eds.)

Volume 1978-1-57808-017-5; 1998; 300 pages, hc;$ 88.50

Volume 2978-1-57808-138-7; 2000; 312 pages, hc;$ 98.60

THE LIVING SOILFundamentals of Soil Science andSoil BiologyJean-Michel Gobat, Michel Aragno, andWilly Matthey: I’Université de Neuchâtel,Switzerland

978-1-57808-210-0; 2004; 602 pages, pb;$ 65.00

The book outlines theoreticalprinciples of techniques of molecu-lar biology in 57 short profileswritten by researchers from France.Profiles detail the definition ofgenomes, vectors and cloning, thelabeling of nucleic acids andhybridization, DNA libraries andscreening, the characterization of agene, the genetic transformation ofeukaryotes, the analysis of genefunction, and the polymorphism ofa genome. This edition — a transla-tion of a French text published inFrench in 2003 — features newillustrations and includes recenttechniques of genomic studies.

“An excellent book foranyone interested in theliving soil. Summing Up:Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduatesthrough professionals.”

– CHOICE, Science & Technology,April 2005, Vol. 4, No. 8

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MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGYIN AGRICULTURE ANDAQUACULTURER.C. Ray (ed.)

Volume 1

978-1-57808-367-1; 2005; 506 pages, hc;$ 109.20

Uses of microbial biotechnology inagriculture range from fertilizers topest control, nitrogen fixation,lignocellulose degradation, biomassand biofuel production, and geneticengineering. The uses in aquacul-ture are just as varied. The bookstudies the diversity of uses, andrange from a very helpful overviewto topics such as soil enzymes,rhizobial nitrogen fixation, thepossible role of the arbuscularmycorrhizal fungi, sulfur,interactions amongst organisms,sustainable agriculture in aridsoils, microbial biofetilizers infish culture, actinomycetes in bothaquaculture and agriculture,applications in industry, controlof pathogens, biomass and controlof residues, and the production ofbioethanol from agricultural andforestry wastes.

Volume 2

978-1-57808-443-2; 2006; 569 pages, hc;$ 120.40

Plant genetic engineering hasrevolutionized our ability to producegenetically improved plant varieties.A large portion of our major cropshave undergone genetic improve-ment through the use of recombinantDNA techniques in which microor-ganisms play a vital role. The cross-kingdom transfer of genes toincorporate novel phenotypes intoplants has utilized microbes at everystep-from cloning and characteriza-tion of a gene to the production of agenetically engineered plant. Thisbook covers the important aspects ofMicrobial Biotechnology in Agricul-ture and Aquaculture with and aimto improve crop yield.

MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IN HORTICULTUREEditors:R.C. Ray: Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, IndiaO.P. Ward: Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Volume 1978-1-57808-417-3; 2006; 566 pages, hc; $ 128.80

The application of microbial biotechnology to horticulture is of great impor-tance, because it has the potential to increase productivity, to enhance qualityand shelf-life of the produce and to develop novel techniques in food process-ing and for conversion of horticultural wastes into renewal energy sources. Inaddition, a wide array of scientific activities and resulting associated products,including biofertilizers, biological N2-fixation, microbial pesticides and micro-bial bio-control agents against plant pathogens focus at the interface betweenapplied microbiology and horticulture. This volume attempts to highlight someof the significant aspects of the subjects.

Volume 2978-1-57808-517-0; October 2007; c.350 pages, hc; $ 85.00

Plant genetic engineering has revolutionized our ability to produce geneti-cally improved plant varieties. Large proportions of our major crops haveundergone genetic improvement through the use of recombinant DNAtechnology, and micro-organisms play an important role in this develop-ment. The book focuses on genetic engineering of plants for horticulture.

Volume 3978-1-57808-520-0; January 2008; c.350 pages, hc; $ 85.00

The application of microbial biotechnology to horticulture is of greatimportance, because it has the potential to increase productivity, to enhancequality and shelf-life of the produce and to develop novel techniques infood processing and for conversion of horticultural wastes into renewalenergy sources. In addition, a wide array of scientific activities and result-ing associated products, including biofertilizers, biological N2-fixation,microbial pesticides and microbial bio-control agents against plant patho-gens focus at the interface between applied microbiology and horticulture.This volume attempts to highlight some of the significant aspects of thesubjects.

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DISEASES OF TROPICALTREE CROPSScientific EditorDominique Mariau: CIRAD, France

978-1-57808-175-2; 2001; 250 pages + 108color photographs in 20 plates, pb; $ 67.20

Presents an account of the status ofsignificant research advances made byplant pathologists, entomologists, andplant breeders on the major diseasesof tropical perennial crops viz.,avocado, coffee, coconut, hevea, mango,oil palm, papaya, citrus, and tea.

CONTENTS: Symptomatology and EconomicImportance: Jean-Luc Renard; Pathogens: MichelDollet; Varietal Resistance: Hubert deFranqueville; Insect Vectors: Dominique Mariau;Diseases of Tropical Tree Crops; RationalChemical Control and Cultural Techniques:Dominique Berry; Healthy Plant Material andCertification: Christian Vernière; Conclusions

DISEASE AND INSECTRESISTANCE IN PLANTSD.P. Singh and A. Singh

978-1-57808-412-8; 2005; 428 pages, hc;$ 95.20

This book covers, in detail, theprinciples and practices of conven-tional plant breeding as well asnewer and recent biotechnologicaltools such as marker assistedselection and transgenic crops.Suitable as an advanced text.

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MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF SOILAND PLANT GROWTHPierre Davet: Institut National de laRecherche Agronomique, Versailles, France

978-1-57808-303-9; 2004; 392 pages; pb;$ 61.60

“Good plant development,healthy cultures, and theproduction of food resourcesdepend for many reasons onthe quality of soil micro-bial life, says Davet (au-thor). For students andprofessionals in biology oragriculture, he highlightssome of interactions betweensoil microbes and plants,most of which are the re-sult of complex equilibriabetween the partners. Heconsiders in turn the soilmedium, the effects ofmicroorganisms, and possi-bilities of intervention.The original vie microbiennedu sol et production végétalewas published by INRA in1996, and was updated forthe 2001 English edition.”

— SciTech Book News,March 2005

SOIL MICROBIOLOGYN.S. Subbarao

978-1-57808-070-0; 1999; 424 pages, pb;$ 42.00

A comprehensive book dealing withall aspects relating to soil fertility,soil health, and plant growth inrelation to microbial activity. It ismeant for students and teachersdealing with agriculture, soilscience, agricultural microbiology,and environmental sciences.

CONTENTS: Introduction; Soil, the NaturalMedium for Plant Growth; Soil Microorgan-isms; The Rhizosphere and the Phyllosphere;Nitrogen Fixation in Free-living and Associa-tive Symbiotic Bacteria; Nitrogen Fixationby Free-living Blue-Green Algae; NitrogenFixation by Symbiotic Blue-Green Algae;Rhizobium and Legume Root Nodulation;Actinorhizal Plants (Frankia-Induced Nodula-tion); Organic Matter Decomposition;Nitrification and Denitrification; MicrobialProducts Influencing Plant Growth; Sulphur,Phosphorus, and Trace Element Nutrition;Biodegradation of Pesticides and Pollutants;Mycorrhizae; Biotechnology in Agriculture

TRANSGENIC CROPPROTECTIONConcepts and StrategiesOpender Koul and G.S. Dhaliwal (eds.)

978-1-57808-302-2; 2004; 434 pages, hc;$ 109.20

Besides providing an overview ofthe development of transgenic cropsand their role in plant protection,the book outlines the status on theresearch in transgenic crops express-ing Bt proteins, insect-resistanttransgenic crops, geneticallymodified herbicide-tolerant crops,transgenic rice for disease resistance,and resistance management strate-gies for Bt corn in the US. A finalchapter looks at ecological, eco-nomic, and social aspects oftransgenic crop protection in thedeveloping world.

“Provides an up-to-datediscussion of most of thescientific and sociologicalissues associated withtransgenic crops. It ismost suitable for scien-tific audiences.”

— CHOICE, February 2005,Vol. 42, No. 6

PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENTR.S. Singh

978-1-57808-160-8; 2001; 246 pages, pb;$ 44.20

The book is a comprehensiveintroduction to different aspects ofplant disease management. Itextensively covers the areas ofcultural practices, biological means,host resistance, chemicals and non-conventional approaches to themanagement of plant diseases.

CONTENTS: Introduction; General Principles ofDisease Management; Cultural Practices forPlant Disease Management; Biological Controlin Disease Management; Management of theHost; Use of Chemicals in Plant DiseaseManagement; The Strategies of Crop HealthManagement; Bibliography

“...information-rich textthat will, no doubt, bevalued by students andresearchers throughout theworld.”

— Biological, Agriculture andHorticulture, 2002, Vol. 19

“A useful resource forupper-division undergradu-ate and graduate studentsin plant pathology....”

— CHOICE, Sept. 2001,Vol. 39, No. 01

VIROIDSEditors:Ahmed Hadidi: USDA, ARS, Beltsville,Maryland, USARicardo Flores: Universidad Politécnicade Valencia, Valencia, SpainJohn W. Randles: University of Adelaide,Glen Osmond, AustraliaJoseph S. Semancik: University ofCalifornia, Riverside, California, USA

978-1-57808-272-8; 2003; 392 pages, hc;$ 121.00

Viroids presents indispensable,comprehensive and up-to-dateinformation pertinent to viroids,viroid diseases, and their control.It provides a single source ofinformation on the economic impactof viroid diseases, properties ofviroids, methods for viroid detec-tion and control, diseases of viroidsin different plant species, mappingof the geographical distributionand epidemiology of viroids,diseases of possible viroid etiology,and considerations for futureapplications of viroids. This bookalso covers plant quarantine andcertification programs for viroiddiseases.

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HELIOTHIS / HELICOVERPAMANAGEMENTThe Emerging Trends and Need forFuture ResearchH.C. Sharma (ed.)

978-1-57808-381-7; 2005; 482 pages, hc;$ 95.20

The cotton bollworms/legume podborers, Heliothis/Helicoverpa, are themost serious constraints in cropproduction worldwide. They effectthe production of economicallyimportant crops such as cotton,maize, chickpea, pigeonpea, and arange of oilseed, vegetable, andfruit crops. Over time, these pestshave developed strong resistance tocommonly used insecticides, makingit difficult to control them.

Considering the complexity ofeffectively managing Heliothis/Helicoverpa, it is imperative that anintegrated approach be followed.The information presented in thisbook in different areas of researchis aimed at minimizing the extent oflosses due to these pests, and inidentifying the gaps for futureresearch thrusts. The book willserve as a source of informationabout Heliothis/Helicoverpa manage-ment and will be of interest toresearchers, extension workers, andresearch planners worldwide.

MICROBIAL PLANTPATHOGENS AND CROPDISEASE MANAGEMENTP. Narayanasamy

978-1-57808-207-0; 2002; 572 pages, hc;$ 107.50

Presents strategies for the manage-ment of crop disease, and exploresintegrating various disease manage-ment strategies to achieve desiredlevels of suppression. The bookdescribes methods of preventingintroduction of microbial pathogens,cultural practices that suppresspathogen populations, alternativesoil treatments, resistant cultivars,biocontrol agents, biotechnology forimprovement of disease resistance,and crop disease management usingchemicals. The introductory chaptersreview the characteristics of micro-bial pathogens and the diagnosis ofcrop diseases caused by them.

SUGARCANE PATHOLOGY

Virus and Phytoplasma DiseasesG.P. Rao, R.E. Ford, M. Tosic, andD.S. Teakle (eds.)

978-1-57808-128-8; 2001; 390 pages, hc;$ 66.60

Contains articles on diagnosis,taxonomy, transmission, newdiseases, purification, characteriza-tion, host pathogen interactions andmanagement.

Bacterial and Nematode DiseasesG.P. Rao, S. Saumtally, andPhilippe Rott (eds.)

978-1-57808-178-3; 2004; 358 pages, hc;$ 106.40

Older diseases reviewed in thisbook, include bacterial and gum-ming diseases, leaf mold, andratoon stunting. New diseasesunder review include false redstripe and bacterial spindle rotdisease. Contributors also examinediagnosis and diversity studies,host/parasite interaction, nematodediseases and management.

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SILKWORM REARING ONARTIFICIAL DIETYasuji Hamamura (ed.)

978-1-57808-174-5; 2001; 324 pages, hc;$ 98.60

The research team have studied theenigma of why silkworms feedexclusively on mulberry leaves. Thebox provides an account of howthey solved this question, anddiscusses how knowledge of theplant’s growth-promoting factorsresulted in changing an age-oldJapanese practice, to the asepticrearing of silkworms on an artificialdiet. The volume also addressesprevention of bacterial and viraldiseases, and the quality of cocoonsand raw silk produced in this way.

COMPREHENSIVE SERICULTUREG. Ganga

Volume 1: Moriculture

978-1-57808-286-5; 2003; 278 pages, hc;$ 75.00

This volume describes all aspectsof mulberry cultivation up toharvesting and storing of leavesfor feeding silkworms.

The book explores the plant’smorphology and taxonomy, therequirements for establishingmulberry plantations, propagationmethods, irrigation and drainage,meeting nutritive requirements,harvesting and preserving anddiseases and pests.

Volume 2: Silkworm Rearing andSilk Reeling

978-1-57808-287-2; 2003; 418 pages, hc;$ 94.10

This volume covers the morphol-ogy, anatomy, embryology andbreeding of the mulberry silkwormBombyx mori and explains all theprocedures from the production ofsilkworm eggs through rearing ofthe silkworm to the harvesting ofthe cocoons and also the post-cocoon technology of reeling toobtainraw silk. An extensive account ofthe major pests and diseases ofsilkworm and their control methodsis also given.

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DEVELOPMENT PHYSIOLOGYOF SILKWORMSS. Morohoshi

978-1-57808-150-9; 2001; 308 pages, hc;$ 77.30

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