D K Singh
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Manual of liverworts and hornworts of Himachal Pradesh. Provides a conspectus of 142 taxa of liverworts and 10 species of hornworts. Methodology for the collection, preservation of specimens and preparation of samples, detailed taxonomic parameters for orders represented in the state, keys to different taxonomical hierarchy from genus downwards, detailed description of each genus, currently accepted names of the taxa, basionym and synonyms, if any, and their ...
The book carries 17 chapters dealing with space saving, maximizing the efficiency of fertigation, mulching, integrated pest, disease and nutrient management (IPDNM) and engineering aspects of structures.Net houses, poly houses, rain shelters, poly tunnels, uses of plastics in horticulture and cold chains for storage and marketing are elaborated. Hydroponics and aeroponics are discussed.
Content: 1. Protected Cultivation of Horticulture Crops- Present Scenario and ...
Flora of Gangotri National Park provides a detailed floristic account of 982 taxa of Pteridophytes, , Gymnosperms and Angiosperms with identification keys based on easily observable field characters and detailed notes on taxonomy, status, uses and etymology of genus and species names of phanerogams. The descriptions are supported by over 1000 color photographs and 31 plates of line-drawing. The book follows user-friendly format with ‘Know-at-Glance’ ...
Epiphyllous Liverworts of Eastern Himalaya provides a comprehensive taxonomic account of 89 taxa of liverworts belonging to orders Metzgeriales , Porellales and Jungermanniales that colonize the leaf surface of vascular plants in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal. Identification keys at different taxonomic hierarchy have been provided and each species, or the infraspecific taxon, is immaculately illustrated with ...
Good temperature management is the most effective way to reduce post harvest losses and preserve the quality of fruits and vegetables. Desirable storage and transportation temperatures for major fruits and vegetables have been identified and published. Temperatures which are low, but not low enough to cause chilling injury, slow down physiological activity and hence the rates of senescence of the products. Low temperatures also reduce microbial growth rates and ...
Modern economic theory is customarily said to have begun with Adam Smith (1723-1790). Adam Smith was influenced by a wide number of economic thinkers, going all the way back to the ancient Greek philosophers. The works of Aristotle had a profound influence on Thomas Aquinas and, through Aquinas, on subsequent scholastic thinking. Economic thought dates from earlier Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, Indian, Chinese, Persian and Arab civilizations. Notable writers ...
Brief life and achievements of 24 world famous women novelists.