Dictionary of Botany

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The book, "Dictionary of Botany" is an attempt to give the first hand information and knowledge to the beginners in the subject. The book has been written in a very simple and lucid language and illustrated with relevant examples wherever possible. The terms have been explained fully and at length. The human-being has always been concerned and associated with the plants. He is now more conscious about the plants which constitute the human environment. Although, the work of writing ‘Dictionary of Botany’ is not an easy task and requires a lot of patience and stamina. The author has made very sincere efforts to bring out the possible meaning of different terms in the simplest way. Some of the related terms have also been included in the present text which were felt very essential under the purview of botany. It is earnestly hoped that the present book will prove useful to the botanists, agriculturists, foresters, students, and all others whosoever is interested in the subject.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.S. Sagwal

Dr. Sewa Siingh Sagwal having done B.Sc. (Hon’s) Agriculture (Soil Science) and M.Sc. (Forestry) in 1973 and 1978 from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar and Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur respectively, started his career as Assistant Research Officer and Associate Head of Department of Forestry of H.P. Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (District Kangra), Himachal Pradesh. During August, 1985, he joined as Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist and Head of Agroforestry at S.K. University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Shalimar (Srinagar), Jammu and Kashmir State. He undertook on Advance Training for one year (August 1987 to July 1988) in ‘Forest Nursery and Tree Crops’ under the auspicious programme of USAID. He worked at University of Idaho, Moscow, U.S.A. and Canada which impart forestry education. Dr. Sagwal has published more than 170 articles and 15 books on various aspects of forestry. He has attended / participated in a number of seminars / workshops / symposia / conferences / summer institutes at National / International level. He is a member of several professional societies. He is the winner of the award (1982) of Associated Journal’s Ltd., Rafi Marg, New Delhi, outstanding Personalities Award (1998), and Great Indian Achievers Award (1999), MSPI, New Delhi. He has done his Ph.D. (Forestry) Degree from The International University of Contemporary Studies, Washington, D.C. (U.S.A.). At present, Dr. Sagwal is worwkiing at S.K. University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Srinagar (J & K State), India.

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Title
Dictionary of Botany
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8121102200
Length
xii+375p.
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