Heterosis Breeding in Vegetable Crops - Hardcover

Rai, Nagendra; Rai, Mathura

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8189422030 ISBN 13: 9788189422035

Publisher: New India Publishing Agency, 2006

Synopsis

Vegetable  production in our country is still dominated by the locally available genotypes or open-pollinated varieties, which are low-yielding and susceptible to various insect pest and diseases.  This is mainly due to farmers' ignorance and poor extension activities.  Hence, there is a need to grow vegetable hybrids for increasing production and productivity along with quality.  Development or hybrids from the existing ones play a pivotal role not only for increasing the productivity but also helps to combat several problems faced by farmers.  Thus to achieve these objectives, the authors have made an effort to give information for development of vegetables hybrid both theoretical and practical aspects in the form of book entitled, Heterosis Breeding in Vegetable Crops.   This publication contains 17 s in two sections.  The first section includes 10 s related to theoretical aspect of heterosis. viz. (i) Introduction to Heterosis (ii) Basis of Heterosis (iii) Commercial Exploitation of Heterosis (iv) Reproduction, Pollen and Pollen Biotechnology (v) Population Improvement of Parents/Hybrids Varieties (vi) Genetic Purity Testing of Hybrids (vii) Hybrid Varieties Testing and Release Procedures in India (viii) Biotechnology and Vegetable Improvement (xi) Intellectual Property Right related Issues in Hybrid Technology and (x) Economics, Import and Export.  Second section consists of practical aspect of hybrid seed production deals seven s, viz. (xi) Solanaceous Crops-tomato, brinjal, chilli and bell pepper, (xii) Malvaceous Crops-okra, (xiii) Cole crops-cabbage and cauliflower (xiv) Cucurbitaceous Crops-bitter gourd, bottle gourd, cucumber, muskmelon, watermelon, pumpkin, ridged and smooth gourd (xv) Root Crops-carrot. (xvi) Bulb Crops-onion and (xvii) Hints for Hybrid Cultivation.  All the s cover references, illustrations and tables.  The publication also contains characteristics of national released hybrids with colored photographs.  This would be useful to teachers, scientists, students, extension workers, vegetable industry and farmers of this country.

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About the Author

Nagendra Rai began professional career as Junior Scientist in May 1993 and went up the ladder through Senior Scientist (Horticulture) at ICAR, Research Complex for NEH Region, Meghalaya and Principal Scientist (Vegetable Science) at Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi. Taught several graduate/ post-graduate level courses in horticulture (Vegetable Crops) and guided research of many students which led to award of M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in various disciplines of Vegetable Science. Developed more than 25 varieties/ lines/ hybrids of vegetable crops like tomato, brinjal, cowpea, French bean, Indian bean and turmeric. Also generated production technologies in Vegetable Crops for various part of the country like Udham Singh Nagar of Uttrakhand, Raipur of Chhattisgarh and Umiam of Meghalaya. Fellows of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, International Society for Noni Sciences, Society for Horticultural Research and Development, Uttar Pradesh Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Indian Society of Vegetable Science. Recipient of Kirti Singh Lifetime Achievement Award, Harbhajan Singh Memorial Award, Research Paper Reviewer Award, Year of the Scientist Award, Distinguished Scientist Award, Young Scientist Associate Award and Crop Research Award. Publications 275 comprising research papers, books, book chapters, popular articles, technical bulletins/ manuals/ souvenirs and extension folders related to vegetable crops. Editor of Current Horticulture, Progressive Agriculture- An International Journal & Legume Research and Joint -Editor of Vegetable Science. Leadership in both fund mobilization and human resource development.

Mathura Rai: Director: Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (ICAR), Varanasi- 221 005,Uttar Pradesh India.

Edition details

• Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8189422030
• ISBN 13: 9788189422035
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 564