Encyclopaedia of Agricultural Science and Technology

by Uma Shanker Singh

Overview

Agriculture is the oldest profession and applied science in the world. Revolutionary changes have taken place in the field of agriculture. Most of the developing countries are grappling with the plans of the development of agriculture. The recent development in Agricultural Science have led to rapid progress in understanding the genetic basis of living organisms, and the ability to develop products useful to human and animal health, food and agriculture, and industry. In agriculture, use of biotechnology for genetic mapping and rapid development of new strains of improved crops and livestock. Biotechnology applications are being used for the rapid multiplication of disease-free planting materials. The present encyclopedic work contains authoritative description of all vital aspects of agricultural science and technology. Every effort has been made to bring the information on the respective topics up-to-date. This Encyclopaedia covers all the aspects of agricultural sciences. It is hoped, that all the volumes will be found to be of immense value to the students of higher education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789390321315
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	947 KB

About the Author

Uma Shankar Singh is the Professor and Head of the Department of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He is the recipient of Prize for Best M.Sc. (Ag) student in Seed Technology. He is involved in teaching Seed Science and Technology courses for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. His experience in teaching research and extension is over 21 years. He has guided 10 M.Sc. (Ag.) and 17 Ph.D. students. He is a recognized guide of Bharathlar University, Coimbatore. He has undergone one year training in Tree Seed Technology at Mississippi State University, USA. He has published 278 research schemes as Principal Investigator funded by various National agencies. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, he has been awarded with 'Best Post-graduate Teacher Award' in 1998. 'Best Scientist Award in Agro-Forestry' in 1999 and 'Madras Agricultural Students in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Gandhi Gram Rural Instt., Deemed University. He is also consultant to Kerala Forestry Project. He has travelled to several countries in connection with Forestry research and education viz., USA, Japan and Canada. He indulged in tree seed technological research papers, one review article and 20 popular articles in National and International journals. He has presented many research papers in National and International seminars and conferences.