Seed Science and Technology
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
3 819 kr
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2020-09-15
- Mått150 x 990 x 15 mm
- Vikt990 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor680
- Upplaga2
- FörlagNew India Publishing Agency
- ISBN9789383305117
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K. Vanangamudi, Former Dean (Agriculture) and Seed Scientist, graduated B.Sc., (Agri) in 1975 from Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore; M.Sc., (Ag.) and Ph.D. in Seed Science and Technology, respectively in 1977 and 1981 from TNAU; and Post Doctoral Fellow (1988-1990) at Mississippi State University, USA. He joined Department of Seed Science and Technology, TNAU as Assistant Professor in 1982 and served the University for 32 years as Associate Professor (1986- 1988) at Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar; Professor (1992-2001) at Forest College & Research Institute, Mettupalayam; Professor and Head (2001-2003) of Department of Seed Science and Technology; Dean, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (2003-2006), Kalavai; and Dean (Agriculture), Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore (2006-2009). He retired from service on August 31, 2013 He has undergone Post Doctoral Programme in Tree Seed Technology at Mississippi State University, USA from 1988-1990 and visited USA, Japan and Canada in connection with Forestry education and research under USAID-Winrock International program. He underwent training on e-learning and web based teaching at UC, Davis and Cornell University, USA during 2017. Dr. Vanangamudis significant contributions in Agricultural Education are 1. starting B.Tech (Bioinformatics), B. Tech (Agricultural Information Technology) and BS (Agribusiness Management) degrees at AC&RI, Coimbatore, and B.Sc (Horti.) degree at AP Agricultural College; 2. He introduced e-education and online examination; 3. Under NAIP project on 'Development of e-courses for B.Sc., (Ag) degree program as Co.PI, he developed e-learning materials for all the 50 courses and hosted in TNAU and ICAR websites; and 4. Video streaming of lecture presentation by the teachers in the classroom (video filming, editing and publishing). He has prepared course materials for 90 courses for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) program in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal husbandry, Poultry, Food processing under 'Modular Employment Skills' and 'Centre of Excellence' funded by National Instructional Media Institute, Ministry of Labour & Employment, GOI, Chennai, for the students and instructors of ITI all over India. As a researcher, he was the Principal Investigator of 11 research projects funded by ICAR-NIAP, ICAR-World bank, ICFRE-World bank, Tamil Nadu Forest department, Ministry of Labour and Employment (GOI), CIDA-Gulpeh, Canada and Private agencies. Dr. Vanangamudi has published 2 review papers, 35 research papers in International journals, 112 research papers in National journals, 29 popular articles in English and 53 in Tamil. He has written 40 books in English and 10 in Tamil. He has also written 11 technical bulletins in English and 29 in Tamil. About the Authors In recognition of his contribution in Agriculture Education, Research and Extension, he was awarded with Best PG teacher award in 1998 and Best scientist award in 1999 by TNAU; Best PG Teacher award 2000 by Madras Agricultural Students Union (MASU), Coimbatore; Best Seed Scientist award in 2003 by Hisar Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar; Tamil Nadu Scientist award in 2006 by Tamil Nadu Council for Science and Technology (TNCST), Chennai; Best Research Paper award in 2005 by Indian Society of Seed Technology (ISST), New Delhi and Bharat Ratna Dr. C. Subramaniam Best Teacher award in 2006 by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi. He is a recognized guide of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore; Bharathidasan University, Trichy and Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. He was a Research and Technical Consultant to Littles Orientals Balm and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Chennai for seed priming, seed film coating and setting up of Seed Research Lab; to a farmer for 200 acres of farm land development; to a EU-KKID-Peace trust project for end term evaluation; and to a Kerala Forest Department project (World Bank) for developing training course syllabi and establishment of seed processing and testing units. He served as Senior Advisor and Consultant to Dr Mohans Health care Products Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
- Unit 1: Seed Biology1. Floral Biology2. Flowering and Pollination3. Fruit and its Structure4. Seed and its Structure5. Vegetative Propagules6. Seed Formation and Development7. Apomixis, Parthenocarpy and Polyembryony8. Synthetic Seed9. Seed Maturity Indices10. Chemical Composition of Seeds11. Seed Dormancy and Methods to Break the Dormancy12. Seed GerminationUnit 2: Seed Production13. Principles and Methods of Plant Breeding14. Development and Release of Varieties15. Deterioration of Varieties16. Maintenance Breeding17. Seed Generation System18. Seed Village19. Seed Planning20. Seed Policy21. Seed Quality22. Principles of Seed Production23. Heterosis and Hybrid Vigour24. Techniques of Hybrid Seed Production25. Seed Production in Field Crops26. Seed Production in Vegetables27. Hybrid Seed Production28. Nursery Management29. MicropropagationUnit 3: Seed Processing30. Harvesting and Threshing31. Seed Extraction32. Seed Drying33. Seed Processing34. Seed Quality EnhancementUnit 4: Seed Quality Control35. Seed Act and Rules36. Seed Certification37. Field Inspection38. Objectionable Weeds39. Seed Certification Standards40. Seed Sampling41. Mixing and Dividing of Seed42. Purity Analysis43. Seed Moisture Determination44. Germination Test45. Quick Viability Test46. Grow-Out Test47. Seed Vigour48. Variety Identification49. International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)Unit 5: Seed Storage50. Seed Storage51. Seed Deterioration52. Seed Treatment53. Germplasm Conservation and CryopreservationUnit 6: Seed Health54. Seed Pathology55. Seed Health Testing56. Seed Storage Insects57. Seed Borne NematodesUnit 7: Seed Industry and Marketing58. Seed Industry59. Seed MarketingUnit 8: PPV AND FR60. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act