During the recent years great advances have been made in nearly all fields of plant sciences. Frontiers in Plant Sciences is an attempt to bring all these widely different aspects together in one volume. The present volume contains wide ranging articles on taxonomy of fungi, microbial ecology and applied microbiology (including aerobiology, mycorrhizae, soil rhizosphere, microflora and biological control of plant diseases). Algae, an aquatic angiosperm, have also been given due space. Comprehensive and concise, it offers a detailed overview of the applied aspects of Botany in terms of its theoretical, methodological and empirical contribution. With emphasis on interdisciplinary aspects, it highlights recent prospective linkages among diverse research paradigms. The book contains 44 chapters divided into ten sections. All those interested in the pursuit of plant sciences will find this volume useful and stimulating.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR I.K. Kunwar
Mrs. I.K. Kunwar obtained her D.Phil. from Allahabad University, Allahabad and worked as lecturer in Kumaon University, Nainital. She was Visitng research associate in the University of Illinois, Urbaba Champoion, U.S.A. Presently, she is working in the Botany Department of Osamnia university, Hyderabad. She has published more than 60 research papers in National and International journals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.V.B.R. Tilak
Dr. K.V.B.R. Tilak, formarly Professor and Head, Division of Microbiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Ph.D. IIT, Kharagpur, published over 172 research papers related to soil and plant microbiology, recipient of Best Teacher Award of IARI, New Delhi, President, Association of Microbiologists of India, Fellow of National Academy of Sciences, Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, First Prize of TERI, recipient of Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship, German Academic Exchange Fellowship, Chairperson of various commiteeies organised by ICAR, DST, DBT, UGC, ASRB etc.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P. Prakash
Parmendra Prakash (Saxena) B.Sc., B. Tech. (Hons.), D.Sc. (USA), FF.I.E., C.E., IIT Grand Prix Holder. At 13 years of age, he got his first paper published in a national magazine on mathematical puzzles. Many papers were later published in journals having international repute. At 21, he got 98.25% marks (3.97 GPA) & Grand Prix at I.I.T., Kharagpur. He has designed and developed many machines for India like the first bobbin-cum-pirn winding machine of India, first overpick pedal-cum-power loom of India, etc. He is also the inventor of new process for malleabilizing of cast iron. His bio-sketch has been included in reference volumes like “Reference India†and “Men of Science & Technology in India†and his interview was televised by national channel DD-I during One Hour Live Show. Professionally, he has served as technical head as General Manager of corporate giants like Jay Engineering Works Ltd. (Shriram Group), the largest manufacturers of electric fans (USHA) in the world. As he had and has always been deeply interested in academics, he left his last assignment of the director of an American Concern, to devote his entire time in coaching students and writing books. He feels there is a great need for writing books which are purpose oriented, like this one. The author is also a contributor to Halliday & Resnick, the world authority on Physics.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.M. Reddy
Dr. S.M. Reddy, Professor Emeritus (UGC), Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, is a recipient of Best Teacher Award by Govt. of A.P. He authored and edited about 15 books of university education. His research work spans over wide areas of microbiology right from microbial diversity to microbial biotechnology. He has guided 40 students for the Ph.D. degrees and published more than 400 original research papers in national and international journals. Successfully, he has completed nearly 20 research projects sponsored by different funding agencies. He is a fellow of many academic societies and an active member of several academic bodies.
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