Advances in Seed Science and Technology: Forest Tree Seed Production (Volume IV)

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This book "Forest Tree Seed Production" is the outcome of sincere efforts taken for compilation of information regarding seed production technologies from numerous journals, periodicals, research papers and famous books. This book covers a wide range of subjects with lot of references and also includes description about the seed production technologies for 37 important forest tree species. The general morphology, flowering and fruiting behaviour, seed characteristics and seed collection, seed storage and germination, seed handling and nursery techniques of important forest tree species are presented in a simple and readable manner with inclusion of many illustrations, tables, flow charts and attractive photographs. Thus this book will provide an understanding of all the aspects of forest tree seed production and help the students at UG and PG level, researchers, scientists, forest officers and teachers to enrich their knowledge in the field of forestry.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR A. Bharathi

Dr. A. Bharathi, Associate Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He has 10 years of experience in research, teaching and extension. He has published 2 books, 16 research in National and International Journals and 25 popular articles. He has also presented many research papears in National and International Seminars and Conferences.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR K Vanangamudi

He is the Professor and Head of Department of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. 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 traveled to several countries in connection with Forestry research and education viz., USA, Japan and Canada.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR K. Natarajan

Dr. K. Natarajan, Assistant Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published 9 research papears, 9 popular articles in International and National Journals. He has also presented 43 research papers in National Seminars and Conferences. He has specialized in flower seed production areas.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR N. Natarajan

Dr. N. Natarajan, Professor of Seed Science and Technology working as Deputy Director of Research in the Directorate of Research, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, coimbatore. He has 20 years of experience in the field of teaching, research and extension service. He has published 2 books, 35 research papers in International and National Journals and 20 popular articles both in Tamil and English. He has also presented papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR P. Srimathi

Dr. P. Srimathi, Professor of Seed Science and Technology working Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She has 22 years of experience in the field of teaching, research and extension service. His area of specialization includes forest seed technology, quality seed production and storage. She has published 56 research papers in international and National Journals and 35 popular articles both in Tamil and English. She has also presented papers in National and International Conferences and Seminars. She has guided 8 M.Sc. students.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR R. Umarani

The author is an Assistant professor in Seed Science and Technology at Department of Seed Science and Technology. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She is the recipient of Prize for Best M.Sc. (Ag) student in Seed Technology. She is involved in teaching Seed Science and Technology courses for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students for the past five years. She indulged in tree seed technological research papers, one review article and 20 popular articles in National and International journals. She has presented many research papers in National and International seminars and conferences. Three books and one chapter of another book are already in her credit.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR T. Saravanan

Dr. T. Saravanan born at T. Mettupatty, Thevaram, P.O. Theni Dt., (Tamil Nadu), completed his (Hr. Sec) at St. Aloysius. Hr. Sec. School, Royappanpatti. During the period he won the school Ist Prize in Botony. He completed his B.Sc. Degree (Chemistry) at Madurai Kamaraj University and obtained B.Ed., M.L.I.S., DCPA., Ph.D. from Annamalai University. He won the University II Rank in MLIS. He worked as a Librarian in Thiruthangal Nadar College of Arts and Science. Chennail for 6 years. Since 2002, he has been in service as Lecturer in Library and information Science, Annamalai University. He contributed many articles at national/ international level. He organized various workshop on Library Automation for Tamil Nadu District Public Librarians and DLIS Students of Annamalai University.

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Title
Advances in Seed Science and Technology: Forest Tree Seed Production (Volume IV)
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8177543008
Length
xviii+490p., Tables; Figures; Plates
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