Rice in Indian Perspective (In 2 Parts)

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The book covers almost all the fields of agricultural research on rice such as antiquity, morphology, taxonomy, origin, physiology, genetics, plant breeding, seed production, agronomy, soil science, entomology, pathology, agricultural engineering, post-harvest technology, economics and marketing up to the present time but highlights the work done during the last forty years in India. The chapters have been especially written for readers who have graduated in agricultural sciences but have no specialization on the subject covered in a chapter. The book is expected to serve as a handy reference book for teachers and students of state agricultural universities, extension workers working in the state departments of agriculture and organizations dealing with seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, etc. it will also serve as a references book for rice researchers who seek precise and updated information on their lateral disciplines. Rice scientists who have worked for more than thirty years in their respective fields in national institutes or state agricultural universities have contributed the chapters.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.C. Nayak

Prof. B.C. Nayak had his M.Sc. (Ag) and Ph.D. degrees in Agronomy from the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar (Orissa). He then served the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology in various capacities for 37 years. During the last seven years of his career, he was Chief Agronomist, Cropping system Research (1997-1999), Professor of Agronomy (1999-2000) and Dean, College of Agriculture (2002-2004) of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. Prof. Nayak has specialized in cropping system research and published more than 50 research papers and 30 extension papers in national level journals and is the author of 6 books/book chapters. His major area of research included cropping system research and cultural management of crops especially rice. Prof. Nayak has experience of research and academic administration and is the resource person for several organizations.

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Title
Rice in Indian Perspective (In 2 Parts)
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8170194393
Length
ix+666p., xi+667+1200p., Tables; Figures; References; Index; 25cm.
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