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Seed and vegetative propagation are the most widely practiced methods of plant increase, the conventional methods of propagation have been refined recent decades, with cloning and genetic engineering being the latest techniques as result of tissue culture.This book has been written with the aim of introducing readers to what entails plant propagation in horticulture. Not only does it give space to discussing the principles, processes and practices involved in ...
This book is an attempt to acquaint readers with the basics of horticultural practice and incorporate knowledge of its continual improvement in technique. The emphasis is upon delineating such areas of concern and application as plant physiology, plant genetics, breeding and propagation, etc.The emerging practice of tissue culture has also been discussed, and all these practices have been detailed keeping in mind the need for commercial viability. The current ...
The Oxford in India Readings in Sociology and Social Anthropology comprise a set of volumes, each on an important theme or sub-area within these disciplines. Along with authoritative introductions and sectional prefaces, each book brings together key essays that apprise readers of the current debates and developments within that area, with specific reference to India. The volumes act both as introductions to sociology and social anthropology and as essential ...
The Valley of Kashmir, long famous around the world for its unparalleled natural scenic beauty also has a rich cultural heritage with religious tolerance and amity among people belonging to different religious faiths as its core. The arrival of Islam in the late fourteenth century and its interaction with an ancient Shaiva Tradition resulted in the emergence of a liberal version of the faith. It was a turning point in Kashmir's history. Popular culture grew rich ...