The book ‘Parasitic Weeds-Biology and Management’ contains a unique review of the present status of research on parasitic weeds Cuscuta, Striga, Orobanche, Mistletoe and their medicinal importance. This book was written in response to significant recent advances in understanding the problems of these parasitic weeds, their biology, management strategies and utilization as medicinal plants. It consists of contributions by well recognized leading weed scientists. The book chapters are grouped into Introduction, Field Dodder (Cuscuta spp.), Witch Weed (Striga spp.), Broomrape (Orobanche spp.), Mistletoes-The Tree Parasites) and Medicinal Uses of Parasitic Weeds. The book provides cutting-edge information on all key aspects of plant parasitism, such as the structure, development and function of the haustorium; nutrient transfer and the physiology of the parasite-host association; host reaction to parasitic plants; seed production and germination; the biology and ecology, problem posed by these weedy parasites; and detailed discussion of the various management strategies, including agronomic, chemical and biological approaches, as well as utilization. It is anticipated that that this book not only acts as a text for the students, but also as an exhaustive reference source for researchers, teachers, extension workers and all those interested in managing these weedy parasites.
Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Field Dodder (Cuscuta spp.). 3. Witch weed (Striga spp.). 4. Broomrape (Orobanche spp.). 5. Mistletoes-the tree parasites. 6. Medicinal uses of parasitic weeds.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR J.S. Mishra
Born in 1952, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Shri J.S. Mishra is an I.A.S. officer of 1980 batch. As Secretary. Urban Development. Government of U.P., he was responsible for policy initiatives, as well as planning, coordinating and ensuring successful conduct of Mahakumbh at Allahabad in January-February 2001. Thie Mahakumbh attracted world-wide acclaim as about 100 million devotees thronged the holy Sangam to have a dip. A competent bureaucrat, an avid booklover, a gifted speaker, an observant author, a passionate poet, a loving husband and father of three. Shre Mishra has a multifaceted persons. He is a civil engineer from Roorkee University by education and a civil servant by profession. Shri Mishra has earned himself an enviable reputation of a most competent administrator, an immaculate planner, a visionary, an exceptional implementer, and a leader with an unshakeable belief in the power of teamwork who leads his team from the front. He is passionate about poetry and literature, besides his deep commitment to official work which is extremely demanding. He believes in the philosophy that ‘only busy people have time’ and proves it by stealing out time from his busy schedule for the love of his heart – poetry and literature. He already has to his credit two widely acclaimed works of poetry – Yeh Dhoop Chhanv; Yeh Aakarshan and Ho Himalaya Naya. Ab Ho Ganga Nayi; and a celebrated professional work on Urban Development entitled A Quest for Dream Cities. As Secretary Urban Development, Up Government, Shri Mishra was the nodal officer for the successful conduct of Mahakumbha 2001. He has been awarded the prestigious â€Public Service Excellence Award†instituted by all India Management Association, New Delhi. for the year 2001, for the awe-inspiring conduct of Mahakumbh-2001 that can be rightly regarded as a miracle in management. He is also the recipient of many state honours, citations and certificates for his meritorious achievements during the course of this career.
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