Challenges to Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Development

by Singh, Raj Pal, Kuldeep Yadav, Meenu Rathi & Shikha Jaggi

ISBN: 9789354613098
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 9895.00
Biblio : x+268p., col., tbls., figs., ind 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. Raj Pal Singh, Principal, G.M.N. College, Ambala Cantt. has research, teaching and administrative experience of more than 33 years. He has published/edited 18 Books and 38 Research Papers in National/International Journals and proceedings of Seminars/ Conferences. He has acted as Resource Person in more than 24 orientation Programmes/Refresher Courses etc. He is member, General Council, NAAC. He has organized more than 20 National Conference/Seminars. He has been honoured by H.E. Governor of Haryana for excellent services in the field of education. Dr. Kuldeep Yadav is working as Head, Department of Botany, Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala Cantt, Haryana. He has done M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. He has contributed extensively in the field of Plant Tissue Culture and Mycology. He has published sixty research papers in reputed peer reviewed journals and has also authored six book chapters. He has also edited two books. He is also a member of several scientific organization. Dr. Meenu Rathi is presently working as Assistant Professor at Gandhi Memorial National College Ambala Cantt. She has done Ph.D. from Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut in subject of Botany. She is having 10 years of teaching experience and has published eight research papers and six book chapters. Dr. Shikha Jaggi is presently working as Head, Department of Zoology at GMN College, Ambala Cantt. She has done her Ph.D. degree in subject of Zoology from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra in the field of Human Cytogenetics. She has published ten research papers in reputed journals and has authored three book chapters. She has also edited one book.

About The Book

Biodiversity is the multitude forms of life with in each ecosystem. Biodiversity loss not only threatens the structure and proper functioning of the ecosystem but also affects economic systems and society. This book provides an enlightening and analytical approach related to biodiversity conservation including floral, fauna and microbial diversity. This book will be valuable reference for students, researchers, scientists and academicians working in the field of ecology, sustainable development and natural resource management.

Table of Contents

Foreword v Preface vii 1. ‘Holism’ as the Core of Education for Sustainable Development Sujata Maleyvar and R.P. Maleyvar 1 2. Livestock (Pashudhan) Resource Genetic Diversity in India: Threats and Protection Dr. B. R. Yadav 17 3. Ecotoxicology: An Overview of the Implications of Environmental Toxicants Abhishek Nandal and S.S. Yadav 51 4. Spices and Herbs as the Source of Safe and Natural Antioxidants Neetu Singh and S.S. Yadav 61 5. Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Profiling of Mosses from Pithoragarh, Kumaun Himalaya Ashish Raturi, Neeraj and Preeti Chaturvedi 73 6. Role of Prebiotic, Probiotic and Synbiotic Foods in Boosting Immunity and Ameliorating Wide Range of Diseases Amrender Singh Rao and S.S. Yadav 83 7. Synergistic Role of Medicinal Plants in Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens Manoj Kumar, Sunita Dalal, Jitender Sharma, Sudhir Kumar Kataria 103 8. Beneficial Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis Anju Tanwar, Esha Jangra, Ajay Singh and Ashok Aggarwal 117 9. Impact of AM Fungi, Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens on Growth, Nutrient Uptake and Yield Attributes of Linum usitatissimum L. Neetu and Ashok Aggarwal 133 10. Cytological Study in Members of Tribe Chlorideae (Poaceae) from Haryana and Adjoining Shiwalik Hills Akshita Dhaliwal and Rajdeep Singh Dhaliwal 149 11. Phytoplankton Community Structure to Assess Water Quality of Brahmsarovar, Kurukshetra Pooja Devi 157 12. Antifungal Potentials of Chemical Preservatives and Black Pepper Extracts Ram Kumar Pundir, Gurpreet Kaur, Satish Rana and Pranay Jain 167 13. Linking Hydration Behavior of Saccharides in Salt Solutions with Taste Effect Neha Aggarwal, Niyti and Sonika Arti 177 14. A Review on the Emulsifying Properties of Surfactants for Food Applications Harjinder Kaur 187 15. Various Biochemical Changes in Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaves Grown Under Natural Condition and Continuous Darkness Vandita Mittal and D. Mukherjee 199 16. Egocentric and Social Behaviour of Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus in Sahibi River Dam Rewari, Haryana Amit Kumar and Sarita Rana 213 17. Distribution of Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) in Dighal Wetland, Jhajjar, Haryana, India Harsh Gulati and Sarita Rana 221 18. Fuel Cells: An Alternative Energy Source for Sustainable Development Poonam Siwatch 229 19. Sustainable Tourism in India: Feasibility Check Dr. Brijesh Kumar 243 Index 265