Handbook on Freshwater Aquaculture

by N.P. Singh & B.Santhosh

ISBN: 9789351244929
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Imprint : NIPA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 5320.00
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Author Profile

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

About The Book

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 chapters in two sections.  The first section includes 10 chapters 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 chapters, 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 chapters 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.

Table of Contents

"Foreword Preface Contributors 1. Aquaculture and Environment Neera Kapur 2. Management of Waterbodies for Better Fish Production B. Santhosh and N.P. Singh 3. Aquaculture: Methods and Practices Neera Kapur 4. Practical Approach to Freshwater Fish Culture M. Sinha 5. Water Quality Management for Fish Culture B. Santhosh, M. Datta and N. P. Singh 6. Aquaculture and Nutrition Arun B. Patel and P.K. Pradhan 7. Hatchery T echnologies for Freshwater Fish Production P. K. Pradhan 8. Packing and Transportation of Fish Seeds and Fishes B. Debnath 9. Health Management and Common Diseases of Cultured Fishes andShellfishes Ashutosh D. Deo 10. Freshwater Pearl Culture Neera Kapur 11. An Overview of Aquaculture in India with Special Reference to North Eastern States J.R. Dhanze 12. Social and Economic Issues Confronting Aquaculture Development in North Eastern Region Manidip Roy and M.C. Nandeesha"