Oilseed Crops
Language: English
Published by New India Publishing Agency, 2021
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Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L). 3. Rappeseed - Mustard (Brassica sp.). 4. Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril). 5. Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). 6. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L). 7. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). 8. Niger (Guizotia abyssinica). 9. Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L). 10.Castor (Ricinus communis L.). 11. Oil Bearing Trees. 12.Designer Oilseed Crops. Oilseed crops are a heterogeneous group of plants without common morphological and genetic features except production of seed oil. Nevertheless, the importance of the seed oil or vegetable fat, has resulted in increased scientific interest in improving the yield and quality of the produce. The Oilseeds sector has been one of the most dynamic components of world agriculture; in the past three decades growing at 4.1% per annum surpassing the growth of agriculture and livestock products. The individual crops forming the conglomerate of Oilseed crops have to be treated differently as well as together for their improvement and production, since they form unique group in terms of research and development, necessitating the development of strategies for their judicious exploitation for a sound farm economy. This book Oilseed Crops aims to provide detailed information on the oilseed crops and at the same time elucidating the intricacies faced in improvement and management. Spread over thirteen Chapters, the book covers the oilseed crops, namely, Groundnut, Rapeseed-mustard, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, Safflower, Niger, Linseed, Castor and Oil-bearing Trees. Each Chapter includes information on the Background of the Plant, Ecology, Cytogenetics, Genetic Resources and Breeding, Biotechnology, Important Characteristics, Diseases and Pests of the Crop, Production and Products from the crop. Designer Oilseed Crops is a new concept for the development of novel products of vegetable fats using biotechnology, gene editing and genetic transformation.…
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- Title
- Oilseed Crops
- Author
- M V R Prasad
- Publisher
- New India Publishing Agency
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9390175976
- ISBN 13
- 9789390175970
Managing oilseed crops requires a unique approach due to their distinct features and the need for strategies to optimize their production for a sustainable farm economy. This book, Oilseed Crops, aims to provide comprehensive information on these crops, including their background, ecology, cytogenetics, genetic resources and breeding, biotechnology, important characteristics, diseases and pests, production, and products. Additionally, the book covers the development of Designer Oilseed Crops, a new concept for creating novel vegetable fat products using biotechnology, gene editing, and genetic transformatio.
The book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, agricultural extensionists, and anyone interested in studying oilseed crops. By providing detailed information on the crops and the challenges associated with their improvement and management, the book will help readers gain a deeper understanding of this important area of agriculture.
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About the Author
At the international level, Dr Prasad has worked as the International Crop Improvement Specialist and Visiting Professor of IICA (OAS) with EMBRAPA in Brazil. He also worked as the International Cashew Specialist and Technical Adviser of Af.D.B. and World Bank Projects on Cashew Development in Africa. He also participated at the FAO Regional Conference at Bangkok in 1991 and International Safflower Conference held in Beijing in 1993. He was the Leader of the Team constituted by the European Commission to assist the Mozambican Cashew Institute in the preparation of the plans for cashew development in 2007.
As the Director of the Directorate of Oilseeds Research (Currently Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research), his rich contributions to strengthening of oilseeds research and production are well known.
Dr Prasad has trained a number of scientists and post-graduate students ingenetics and breeding of oilseed crops in India and abroad. He possesses over 130 publications on oilseeds, grain legumes, and problems of dryland agriculture.
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