Book Description:
This text provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the science of economics in commercial horticulture. It has been designed to suit the needs of those taking the National Diploma in Horticulture, the revised syllabus of which places a greater emphasis on science, the new Higher National Diploma or degree courses at universities.

The discussion ranges over a wide field, from the individual business to the growth and development of the horticultural industry on a national basis. Price and market mechanisms, location and international trade.

Authers Details:
M.J. Sargent

Table Content:
1.The National Economy1.1. The Gross National Product1.2. Agriculture and economic growth1.3. Case study illustrations of horticulture in the national economy

2. Price2.1. Demand2.2. Supply2.3. Interaction of demand and supply

3. Marketing3.1. The markets3.2. Grower organisations3.3. Retailing

4. Production4.1. The firm4.2. Input-output relationships4.3. Risk and uncertainty

5. Resources5.1. Capital5.2. Land5.3. Labour

6. Organising production6.1. The behaviour of costs6.2. Determining the quantity of resources to use6.3. Determining which product or crop to grow6.4. Planning techniques

7. Location7.1. Intranational trade7.2. International trade7.3. Case studies of location

8. Policy8.1. Producer incomes8.2. The mechanisms of government policies8.3. Case studies of horticultural policy

AppendixesFurther ReadingIndex

Authers Details:
C.S. SundaramSri Soma Sundaram Challa was born on 1934, in village Mori, Andhra Pradesh. His high school and intermediate education was at Rajahmundry. He obtained BE (Civil Engineering) Degree from Andhra University (Waltair) in 1955. He served in CPWD during 1955-60 as Section Officer, and in S. E. Railway during 1960-83, in which he rose to the rank of Senior Divisional Engineer. Then, he served in IRCON during 1983-91; he retired from Government Service as General Manager at Ranchi. Thereafter, he served in private organizations from 1991 to 2006 as General Manager in Madhu Constructions Company, Rani Construction Company, RITES, Nagarjuna Construction Company Private Limited, and AARVEE Associates in railway, national highway and rural roads projects.

Book Description:
This volume compiles the `state of the art' knowledge on several aspects of ``Biodiversity, Conservation, and Systematics". The International Botanical Community recognizes "that plants create the ecological habitat for all terrestrial organisms, and that their management and conservation depend on a good understanding of their taxonomy".
Biodiversity is considered as "an immense economic resource". Its conservation and sustainable use ensures food security, safeguards human health, and provides ecological as well as aesthetic and cultural benefits. Systematics, as a fundamental science, serves as a very important discipline for understanding biodiversity.In this volume, emphasis has been laid on the simplest Prokaryotic organisms, the diverse Algae, the "Adaptive Strategies of Bryophytes and the "Diversity in Pteridophytes". There is stress on the importance of Ethnic Knowledge, Botanic Gardens, and Reproductive Biology in conservation. Interesting aspects of `Invasive Plant Species', `Analysis of Plant Biodiversity and Evolution at Genome Level' and `Leaf Epidermal Diversity in Grasses' are discussed. Detailed accounts of the fauna and flora of Punjab have also been provided.
Dr. Prithipalsingh is a Senior Reader in Botany in Kirorimal College. He has been teaching since 1971. The areas of special interest in which he is recognized as an expert include, besides Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity Studies, Ecology and Environmental Biology. He has published numerous research papers in National and International Journals. Dr. Prithipalsingh served on the National Consultation Committee for discussing the "State of the Environment Report of India 2001" prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme. He has completed a project on "Status of biodiversity conservation in Punjab" for the Punjab Forest Department, as a member of the Tata Energy Research Institute team.
As a consultant for Biodiversity with “The Energy Research Institute (TERI)”, Dr. Prithipalsingh participated in several World Bank funded research projects of the Uttar Pradesh/Uttranchal State Forest Department. He has obtained first hand information on the effect of 'fire', 'grazing', 'collection of non-timber forest products' and 'natural regeneration', focusing on the ground realities for evaluating the impact of different parameters necessary for formulating “management recommendations”. 
Author Details:
Dr. Prithipal Singh
Dr. Prithipal Singh is a Senior Reader in Botany in Kirorimal College. He has been teaching since 1971. The areas of special interest in which he is recognized as an expert include, besides Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity Studies, Ecology and Environmental Biology. He has published numerous research papers in National and International Journals. Dr. Prithipal Singh served on the National Consultation Committee for discussing the "State of the Environment Report of India 2001" prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme. He has completed a project on "Status of biodiversity conservation in Punjab" for the Punjab Forest Department, as a member of the Tata Energy Research Institute team. As a consultant for Biodiversity with “The Energy Research Institute (TERI)”, Dr. Prithipalsingh participated in several World Bank funded research projects of the Uttar Pradesh/Uttranchal State Forest Department. He has obtained first hand information on the effect of 'fire', 'grazing', 'collection of non-timber forest products' and 'natural regeneration', focusing on the ground realities for evaluating the impact of different parameters necessary for formulating “management recommendations”.

Book Description:
In India, the evergreen forests of Western Ghats and the Himalayas are rich in herbs useful in treatment of common ailments to lethal diseases like blood cancer. Satawari, Safed Musli, Kali Musli, Ashwagandha for promising tonic, Kukronda and Adusa for respiratory trouble, Gudmar and Sadasuhagan for Diabetes are some examples of miracle herbs. This book contains Global and national scenario of medicinal plants, Industrial applications of medicinal plants and detailed description of taxonomy, botany, propagation, seed biology and uses for important species.

Authors Details:
Dr. K. Vanangamudi
Dr. K. Vanangamudi, Professor (Seed Science and Technology), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He is a Co-principal Investigator for various ICAR NAIP scheme on ‘Development of e-course materials for B.Sc (Ag) degree programme’, Principle Investigator of GOI schemes NIMI on ‘Development of instructional materials for ITI students in agriculture sector’ and ‘Development of instructional materials for COE both BBBT and advance modules’. He was the former Dean (Agri), Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore (March 2006 – July 2009), former Dean of AP, Agricultural College, TNAU, Kalavai, Vellore (September 2003 – February 2006), and former Professor and Head of Dept. of Seed Science and Technology, TNAU, CBE 3 (March 2001 – August 2003). As Dean (Agri) he started three new UG degree programmes: B.Tech in Bioinformatics (2006–2007), B.Tech in Agricultural Information Technology (2006–2008) and B.S in Agribusiness Management (2007–2008). As a faculty Dean of TNAU, Dr. Vanangamudi is possessed with a substantial experience in e-education and therefore he introduced e-learning, e-teaching, e-class, e-registration, e-attendance, e-communication, e-assignment, online examination and e-evaluation for the UG degree programme. This is implemented in 12 UG degrees being offered at 10 constituent and four affiliated colleges.
Dr. V. Anbukkarasi
Dr M. Prabhu

Table Content:
Part I- General aspects
1.1. Global scenario of medicinal plants
1.2. National scenario of medicinal plants
1.3. Industrial uses of medicinal plants
Part II- Annual medicinal plants
2.1. Abelmoschus moschatus
2.2. Abutilon indicum
2.3. Acalypha indica
2.4. Acorus calamus
2.5. Andrographis paniculata
2.6. Asteracantha longifolia
2.7. Bacopa monnieri
2.8. Centella asiatica
2.9. Chlorophytum borivilianum
2.10. Coleus aromaticus
2.11. Coleus forskholii
2.12. Dioscorea composita
2.13. Dioscorea deltoidea
2.14. Dioscorea floribunda
2.15. Eclipta alba
2.16. Euphorbia hirta
2.17. Lippia nodiflora
2.18. Mucuna pruriens
2.19. Nervilia aragoana
2.20. Nigella Sativa
2.21. Papaver somniferum
2.22. Phyllanthus amarus
2.23. Plantago ovata
2.24. Plectranthus vettiveroides
2.25. Rosmarinus officinalis
2.26. Thymus vulgaris
2.27. Trianthema portulacastrum
2.28. Tribulus terrestris
Part III-Herbaceous perennial medicinal plants
3.1. Achyranthes aspera
3.2. Aconitum heterophyllum
3.3. Adhatoda zeylanica
3.4. Aloe vera
3.5. Alpinia galanga
3.6. Alternenthera sessilis
3.7. Atropa belladonna
3.8. Baliospermum montanum
3.9. Barleria prionitis
3.10. Boerhaavia diffusa
3.11. Calotropis gigantea
3.12. Cassia angustifolia
3.13. Cassia auriculata
3.14. Cassia tora
3.15. Catharanthus roseus
3.16. Centratherum anthelminticum
3.17. Costus speciosus
3.18. Datura innoxia
3.19. Datura metal
3.20. Datura stramonium
3.21. Digitalis lanata
3.22. Glycorrihiza glabra
3.23. Hibiscus rosasinensis
3.24. Hybanthus enneaspermus
3.25. Jatropha curcas
3.26. Kaempfera galanga
3.27. Mentha spp
3.28. Mimosa pudica
3.29. Nardostachys jatamansi
3.30. Ocimum basilicum
3.31. Ocimum gratissimum
3.32. Ocimum sanctum
3.33. Plumbago zeylanica
3.34. Podophyllum hexandrum
3.35. Rauwolfia serpentina
3.36. Salvia officinalis
3.37. Solanum khasianum
3.38. Solanum nigrum
3.39. Solanum surattense
3.40. Solanum torvum
3.41. Sphaeranthus indicus
3.42. Stevia rebaudiana
3.43. Trichopus zeylanicus
3.44. Vitex negundo
3.45. Withania somnifera
Part IV-Medicinal climbers
4.1. Abrus precatorius
4.2. Argyreia nervosa
4.3. Aristolochia indica
4.4. Cephaelis ipecacuanha
4.5. Chonemorpha fragrans
4.6. Cissus quadrangularis
4.7. Embelia ribes
4.8. Gloriosa superba
4.9. Gymnema sylvestre
4.10. Hemisdesmus indicus
4.11. Ipomoea mauritiana
4.12. Operculina turpethum
4.13. Piper longum
4.14. Pueraria tuberosa
4.15. Tinospora cordifolia
4.16. Tylophora indica
Part V-Perennial medicinal plants
5.1. Aegle marmelos
5.2. Alstonia scholaris
5.3 Artocarpus hirsutus
5.4. Boswellia serrata
5.5. Butea monosperma
5.6. Caesalpinia sappan
5.7. Commiphora wightii
5.8. Emblica officinalis
5.9. Ephedra gerardiana
5.10. Garcinia indica
5.11. Helicteres isora
5.12. Lawsonia inermis
5.13. Mimusops elengi
5.14. Nothapodytes nimmoniana
5.15. Pterocarpus santalinus
5.16. Salvadora persica
5.17. Saraca asoca
5.18. Symplocos cochinchinensis

Book Description:

Financial Management for Agribusiness presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness, including farmers, horticulturists and supporting businesses, to manage invested funds, physical resources and labour. It covers all the stages leading to a completed business plan and provides straightforward worked examples for each step.
The authors emphasise the need to collect and record the detailed financial and physical records necessary for sound decision making and detail all stages of financial planning, including record keeping, preparation of financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, income tax, Goods and Services Tax and succession planning. The book clearly explains how past financial information of the business can be used to identify and assess alternative strategies that will aid management in making decisions that meet business and personal objectives.
The complete financial management process is then summarised in a comprehensive business plan.

Authors Details:

• W.J. Obst
• R. Graham
• G. Christie

Table Content:

1. Agribusiness Management: An Overview
2. Data Collection and Recording
3. Financial Record Keeping
4. Cash Flow Management
5. Assessment of Business Equity
6. Assessment of Profitability
7. Taxation Management
8. Succession and Estate Planning
9. Financial Analysis
10. Business and Marketing Planning
11. Budgeting for Change
12. Financial Management
13. Completing the Business Plan
Summary
Glossary
Index

Book Description:
Field workers in ethnobotany and anthropology come across different local names of plants in different regions and localities and find it difficult to relate them with their botanical identity. The present book covers over 26000 tribal and rural local names documented from original research papers based on field work in the country in the last sixty years and provides corresponding botanical identity of the plants. Most of the local names are endemic to small regions and different from common Hindi or regional names.
This book will solve a long standing problem for field workers especially non-botanists and ground level scholars and also sociologists, anthropologists, philologists, ethnographers, geography scientists, rural developmental officers, forest officers, cooperative society, NGO’s dealing with tribal and rural welfare as well as for foreign tourists in determining botanical identity of plants through local names encountered during their travel in various parts of the country.

Authors Details:
Dr. V. Jain
Dr. Vartika Jain Ph.D., FES, FAPT, FSMRIM, is Lecturer in Department of Botany, Govt. Meera Girls' College, Udaipur, Rajasthan working on various dimensions of Ethnobiology, Ethno-pharmacology, Phytochemistry and Plant taxonomy for last 12 years. She is a Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Botany, qualified CSIR-NET (JRF) and published about 50 research and review articles in National and International Journals, chapters in books and written several popular articles in magazines. She has authored three reference books and received various Awards such as Maharana Fateh Singh Award (1997 & 1999), Young Scientist Award (2010), Platinum Shakti Award (2015), Prof. P. Sensarma Medal (2016) and Young Achiever Award in Ethnobiology (2017). She has participated and presented research papers in 28 National and International Conferences and is member of many Academic Societies including International Society of Ethnobiology, USA.
Dr. S.K. Jain
S. K. Jain, formerly Director of Botanical Survey of India (Govt. of India) and Founder- Director of Dr. S.K. Jain Institute of Ethnobiology has placed India on world map of ethnobotany. He has received numerous Indian and international medals and other awards, the notable being Distinguished Economic Botanist (from U.S.A.), Lifetime Achievent Award (Inst. Ethnobiology), J.W. Harshbergar Medal and Wlliam Carey Medal. He has authored or edited over 40 books and 350 research papers; some of these have been published abroad. He is an “institution builder”; he founded the Institute of Ethnobiology, Society of Ethnobotanists, and Association for Plant Taxonomy, as also the journals Ethnobotany and Phytotaxonomy. Many world leaders in the subject have called Dr. Jain as Father of Indian Ethnobotany, and several of his publications as milestones in evolution of this interdisciplinary subject.

Table Content:
Guide to over 26000 tribal and rural plant names documented in sixty years ethnobotanical field work.

Introduction:
Local-Botanical Names of Plants in Indian Folk Life

A - Z   (5-329 pages)

Book Description:
This text book is written keeping in mind the contents of the syllabus of the course ‘Agricultural Microbiology’ taught in BSc.(Ag) degree program  all over the country as  the syllabus is approved in Deans’ committee at ICAR level. The book will be useful for students and the teachers teaching the course. The book has five sections namely basics of microbiology which deals with fundamental principles of general microbiology. Section two covers ecology of soil biota and organisms in soil liter interfaces. Third section is biogeochemical cycles of plant nutrients discussing microbiological transformation of important plant nutrients and their movement in the soil constituents. Fourth section relates with applied aspect of agriculturally useful microorganisms dealing with biofertilizers and biocontrol agents. Fifth section discusses qualities of drinkable water and food and water borne diseases directly concerned with human hygiene.  A chapter on traditional and molecular techniques to study soil microorganisms and their activities in situ and laboratory is also incorporated. The language of the book is simple and subject matter is discussed with help of illustration such as graphs, charts, tables and pictures, keeping readers in mind. In the end of each chapter exercise in the form of questions has been incorporated to help the student to recapitulate the contents of the chapter.

Authers Details:

Dr. R.P. Pareek

Dr. R.P. Pareek, Emeritus Professor, has about forty years’ experience of research and teaching undergraduate and post graduate students at various universities. He had guided about twenty M.Sc.(Ag) and Ph.D. students for their theses research. Dr. Pareek did his graduation in Agriculture from S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner, Rajasthan securing 8th place among top ten students. He earned his Master’s (1968) and Doctorate (1972) Degrees from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi in Microbiology. He is a gold medalist in his Master’s Program. Dr. Pareek had his first appointment (1972) as Assistant Soil Microbiologist at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab. He shifted to G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand (1977) as Sr. Research Officer and later became Professor of Soil Microbiology in 1987. His area of research all through was biological nitrogen fixation. He was Visiting Scientist at International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines from 1987 to 1989. After superannuation in June 2003, he was granted Scientist Emeritus with a research project on biofertilizer production by ICAR. However, he preferred to join Birla Institute of Scientific Research (BISR) at Jaipur, Rajasthan as Principal Project Scientist with a research project financed by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. He was with BISR till 2008. Dr. Pareek also has an experience of teaching UG, PG and research scholars at some private universities.
Dr. Navneet Pareek

Navneet Pareek presently holding a post of Professor and Group Leader, Soil Quality Consortium in the Department of Soil Science at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, US Nagar, Uttarakhand, India. He was first appointed in 2001 as Assistant Professor in the Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Shere-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Jammu, Jammu. He is engaged in teaching and has about 18 years experience of teaching students in the universities. Presently he is teaching various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in Soil Science and Soil Microbiology. He is guiding research scholars of Master’s and Doctoral programmes and also advising under graduates. He has guided about 05 M.Sc. (Ag) and 02 Ph.D. students till date. His research pertains to increasing efficiency of biofertilizers of various useful soil microorganisms, namely, rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizospheric microorganisms (PGPRM). He is also involved to seek the role of PGPRs particularly in diseases suppression. He is associated with many projects related to the nutrient management for hill and plains. Apart from teaching, right now his whole time associated with All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Pulses Improvement, a national research projecting having centers at different Agricultural Universities, and working on harnessing the potential of rhizospheric microorganisms including rhizobia of grain legumes. He is also associated in AICRP on LTFE (Long Term Fertilizer Experiments) in the university. He has published more than 40 peer reviewed papers in Journals of national and international repute in the field of soil and microbiology. He has written 13 book chapters, 03 technical bulletin and many popular scientific articles for the magazines related to agriculture field.

Table Content:
Section 1 INTRODUCTION                                                       
1. Agricultural microbiology and scope
 2. History of microbiology
Section 2  BASICS OF MICROBIOLOGY                                                                      
 3. Microbial cell: Constituents and composition
 4. Prokaryotic cell metabolism
 5. Nutrition, growth and culturing of microorganisms         
 6. Genetics of prokaryotes
 7. Bacteriophages
Section 3  SOIL BIOTA AND THEIR ECOLOGY
 8. Soil: A habitat of microorganisms
 9. Soil bacteria
 10. Soil fungi
 11. Soil green algae
 12. Soil animals
 13. Rhizosphere
 14. Phyllosphere
 15. Methods for studying soil microorganisms
Section 4  BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES OF PLANT NUTRIENTS
 16. Carbon cycle
 17. Organic matter decomposition and nutrient recycling
 18. Nitrogen cycle and transformation
 19. Nitrification and denitrification
 20. Basics of biological nitrogen fixation
 21. Non-symbiotic and associative nitrogen fixation
 22. Legume-rhizobia symbiosis
 23. Actinorhizal symbiosis (Actinorhiza)
 24. Azolla- Anabaena symbiosis
 25. Microbial transformation of soil phosphorus
 26. Mycorrhizae
 27. Microbial transformation sulfur in soil
Section 5 EXPLOITATION OF MICROORGANISMS  IN AGRICULTURE
 28. Biofertilizers
 29. Microbial insecticides and herbicides
 30. Composting
 31. Microbial interactions and biocontrol soil borne plant diseases
 32. Biogas production
 33. Microbiology of water
 34. Wastewaters
 35. Food microbiology

Authors Details:
Dr. N.G. Ravichandra

Dr. N.G. Ravichandra, Professor of Plant Pathology and Scheme Head, All India Co-ordinate Research Project on Plant Parasitic Nematodes at the Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He is involved in teaching, research and extension activities. Dr. N.G. Ravichandra has over 224 scientific publications to his credit in national and international journals. He has authored five text books, contributed chapters to nine text books, authored 10 books in Kannada and edited about five books and 12 chapters. He is an active life member of professional societies including Nematological Society of India, Indian Phytopathological Society, Society of Mycology & Plant Pathology, National Environmental Science Academy and Institute of Agricultural Technology. Being recognized with the duties of the Editor, Dr. N.G. Ravichandra has been rewarded for the prestigious international journal ‘Research Journal of Plant Pathology’. He is an eminent member of the Indian Phytopathological Society, and the Editor for the popular journal ‘Indian Phytopathology’. Dr. N.G. Ravichandra has participated and presented original papers on various aspects of plant diseases in several national and international conferences. He has undergone advanced training programs sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology & Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India. He has operated research projects funded by the Department of Bio-Technology & Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India as Principal Investigator and Co- Principal Investigator. He was involved in developing eight technologies for the management of root-knot nematodes infecting tomato, brinjal and rice, which have been included in the Package of Practices of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Content:

1. Historical Developments in Nematology
2. Multiple Choice
3. Match the Following
4. True or False
5. Essay Type
6. Some Reference Books
7. Glossary
8. Appendix-I: Standard Sieve Size
9. Appendix-II: Major Journals in Nematology
& Major Nematological Societies
10. Appendix-III: Root-Knot Scoring in Carrot & other Crops
11. Appendix-IV: Lesion Scoring in Banana
12. Appendix V: Conversion Table
13. Appendix VI: Common Names of Major Nematodes

Book Description:
The book covers basic but very comprehensive information on history of agriculture and relationship of Agronomy with other disciplines, tillage practices, nutrient elements for plant growth, weed and their management, irrigation management, crop physiology, crop ecology, integrated farming system and organic farming. A detailed information on history and origin, improved varieties, agronomic practices and plant protection techniques for important field crops viz. cereals, oilseeds, pulses, sugar crops and fiber crops has been given. Also information on cultivation practices for important medicinal, aromatic and spice crops as well as plantation crops along with their uses/medicinal values has been provided. Apart from this, information on dry land agriculture, crop production under special situations and hints for achieving higher yield of field crops are also given in details. This book will be very helpful for B.Sc. Agriculture as well as M.Sc. Agronomy students throughout the country as it covers nerly the entire syllabus for Agronomy courses framed by ICAR.

Authors Details:
Dr. U.S. Walia

Dr U S Walia, Sr. Agronomist-cum-Head (Retd.), Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana has teaching, research and extension experience for about thirty seven years. He handled nine adhoc research projects funded by national and international agencies especially in the field of weed science. His publications include four books, six book chapters, five research bulletins, four extension bulletins, two practical manuals, 350 publications (research and extension) and more than 90 recommendations (as co-worker) have been included in the package of practices for the benefit of the farmers. He has guided 9 M.Sc. and 3 Ph.D. students. His contributions have been recognized through various awards viz. FAI Silver Jubilee Award - 1984 for outstanding Doctoral Research in Fertilizer Usage, fellow as well as Gold Medal of Indian Society of Weed Science during 2004 and 2007 respectively.
Dr. S.S. Walia

Dr S S Walia, is working as Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He has published 120 research articles, five book chapters and four manuals. Based on his significant contributions in the field of Agronomy, he received P S Deshmukh Young Agronomist award (2005). He is working on farming system and organic farming.

Book Description:
The current book attempts to fill the gap in one of the major subject of land drainage that will have a major impact on production and productivity of irrigated lands. The book Titled `Drainage Engineering: Principles and Practices` deals with the subject of surface and subsurface drainage to reclaim waterlogged salt affected soils. Based on the course curricula as suggested by Deans´ committee constituted by ICAR, the current publication has been divided into 11 Chapters covering all the facets of land drainage as applied to agriculture. Each chapter covers one of the related issues beginning with general introduction to water logging, soil salinity and land drainage in Chapter 1.Surface drainage methods, an essential intervention in monsoon climatic regions and as supplement to the subsurface drainage are included in Chapter 2. Drainage investigations, a precursor to problem diagnosis and to assemble the drainage design parameters are included in Chapter 3. The drainage design procedures such as assessment of drainage depth, spacing and capacity of drains forms the subject matter of Chapter 4. While drainage materials are discussed in Chapter 5, drainage construction procedures and methodologies to monitor and evaluate completed projects are included in Chapter 6. Some of the new drainage techniques such as mole, interceptor, vertical and bio-drainage have been included in Chapter 7 since these can either be applied singly or in integration with horizontal subsurface drainage. Chapters 8-10 deal withreclamation of salt affected soils, acid soils and management of saline water. Eco-friendly reuse and disposal of saline drainage wateralso form the subject matter of discussion of Chapter 10. Cost calculations, socio-economic and environmental issues associated with drainage projects have been included in final chapter 11. Glossary of terms has been added for quick overview of the terms used in the book. Clearly, each and every aspect of surface and subsurface drainage for agricultural lands has been covered in the book.Besides covering the principles of land drainage, field practices have been included making the book a handy tool for specialized training programmes on land drainage. It is believed that the book will find its place in the shelves of students and teachers, field functionaries and libraries of state agricultural universitiesand civil engineering colleges.

Authors Details:
Dr. S.K. Gupta
Dr. S K Gupta, currently, INAE Visiting Professor at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, obtained B. Tech (Agril. Engg.) and Master of Agricultural Engineering from the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and Ph.D. from JNTU, Hyderabad, Telangana. Dr. Gupta is Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Indian National Academy of Engineering and Indian Society of Agricultural Engineering. He has served as Head, Indo-Dutch Network Project, Head, Division of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering and Project Coordinator (AICRP on Management of Salt Affected Soils and Use of Saline Water in Agriculture). After superannuation, Dr. Gupta worked as Emeritus Scientist (ICAR) and INAE Distinguished Professor. Dr. Gupta has been engaged in conducting researches in surface and subsurface drainage for land reclamation, irrigation water management, hydrology of salt affected soils, and use of saline water in agriculture. He has published more than 150 research papers and 15 books. He has been bestowed with Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Award by ICAR. Besides he is recipient of several awards from NAAS, ISAE, IE (India), CBIP and MoWR among other organizations.

Table Content:
Preface
About the Book
About the Author
1. WATER LOGGING – SOIL SALINITY AND DRAINAGE
Soil and Water Related Problems
Irrigation, Drainage and Associated Problems
Water Logging
Brief History and Extent of Water Logging
Impacts of Water Logging
Soil Salinization
Drainage Problems in India
Prevention, Management and Reclamation
Artificial Drainage
Types of Drainage Systems
Realization of Drainage Needs
Global and Indian Scene
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

2. SURFACE DRAINAGE METHODS
Definition
Surface Drainage Requirement and Crops
Factors Affecting Design of Surface Drainage
Design of Surface Drainage Systems
Drainage Coefficient
Empirical Formulae for Collector/Main Drains Design
Drainage Components and Field Practices
Design of Field Drains
Outlet
Construction
Maintenance of Open Drains
Field Assessment of Benefits of Surface Drainage
Non-conventional Drainage Systems
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

3. DRAINAGE INVESTIGATIONS
Introduction
Stages in Drainage Investigations
Reconnaissance Survey
Topographic Survey
Soil and Geological Survey
Photogrammetric Survey
Groundwater Surveys
Groundwater Investigations
Water Transmission Characteristics
Hydraulic Conductivity
Laboratory Methods
Field Methods
Drainable Pore Space
Subsurface Drainage Coefficient
Collation and Application of Data
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

4.DESIGN OF SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Introduction
Layout
Drainage Criteria
Drain Depth
Spacing of Lateral Drains
Design Equations (Steady State)
Selection of Steady State Equation
Unsteady State Equations
Fluctuating Water Table
Recommendations on Drain Spacing
Interceptor Drainage for Sloping Lands
Capacity/Size of Drains
Drainage of Paddy Fields
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

5.DRAINAGE MATERIALS
Introduction
Materials for Drain Pipes
Testing Flexible Pipes
Tests on Fittings
Load on Conduits
Envelopes
Need of an Envelope
Parameters to Assess theNeed of an Envelope
Entrance Head Loss and Resistance
Drain Envelope Design
Criteria for Granular Envelope
Design and Selection of Synthetic Envelope
Tests on Synthetic Envelope Materials
Organic Envelopes
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

6.CONSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION OF SYSTEMS
Introduction
Pre-installation activities
Construction Methods
Manual Construction
Mechanical Installation
Land Drainage for Peat and Muck Soils
Drainage Structures
Maintenance of Pipe Drainage Systems
Inspection and Quality Control
Tender Document
Organizational Set-up
Monitoring and Evaluation
Drain Outflow Method to Evaluate Soil Parameters
Crop Cutting Experiments
Measurement of Sediment Deposits
Water and Salt Balance
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

7.SPECIAL DRAINAGE TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction
Mole Drainage
Mole Drainage: Indian Experiences
Failures and Remedies
Drainage for Seepage Interception
On-farm Ponds for Seepage Interception
Vertical Drainage
Theory of Flow to Drainage Wells
Bio-Drainage
Suitability of Drainage Methods
Integrated Drainage Systems
Special Activities to Improve Drainage Effectiveness
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

8.SALT AFFECTED SOILS:RECLAMATION AND MANAGEMENT
Terminology
Salt Affected Soils
Formation of Salt Affected Soils
Extent and Distribution of Salt Affected Soils
Reclamation of Alkali Soils
Crops and Alkali Tolerance
Determination of Gypsum Requirement (GR)
Alkali tolerance and Crop Selection
The Package (Alkali Lands)
Phyto-remediation of Alkali Lands
Reclamation of Saline Lands
Cropping in Saline Soils under Reclamation
Land Modifications and Planting Management
The Package (Saline Lands)
Reclamation of Saline-Alkali Soils
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

9.RECLAMATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ACID SOILS
Introduction
Definition, Characterization and Formation of Acid Soils
Kinds of Soil Acidity
Extent and Distribution
Causes of Low Productivity in Acid Soils
Management of Acid Soils
Liming
Industrial wastes as Amendments
Engineering and Agronomic Measures
Crop Selection: Acid Tolerant Crops
Special Cases of Acid Soils
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

10.CHARACTERIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SALINE WATER
Introduction
Origin of Salts in Irrigation Water
Extent and Distribution of Saline Water
Chemical Characteristics to Characterize Water Quality
Salinity Hazard: Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Sodium/Alkali Hazard
Toxicity Hazard
Combination of Parameters to Assess Water Quality
Infiltration Problems
Soil Salinization
Water and Salt Balance of the Root Zone
Leaching Requirement
Leaching Fraction and Soil Salinization
Management Strategies for Saline/Alkali Water
Chemical Amendments
Water Quality Guidelines for Irrigation
Disposal of saline Drainage Effluents
Management of Toxic Water
Management of Waste Water
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

11.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ANDSOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Costs
Investment on Machinery
Benefits
Economic Analysis
Evaluation Indices
Calculation of Indices
Case Studies of Economic Analysis
Comparison of Two Drainage Systems
Cost Recovery
Documenting Indirect Benefits
Environmental Impact Assessment
Farmers’ Participation
Land Drainage: Current Status and Issues
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)
Annexures I - VI
Annexure I:  Bill of Quantities for Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems Construction
Annexure II: Ground Water Balance
Annexure III: Irrigation Water Salinity Limitsfor Selected Crops
Annexure IV: Farmer's Consent /Agreement
Annexure V:MOA for Farmer Drainage Societies (FDS)
Annexure VI: Handing over the Block to Drainage Society
Glossary
References
Answers to Objective Type Questions
Conversion Tables
Subject index

Table Content:

Volume 2:
13. Surface Geophysical14. Borehole Geophysical and Wireline Surveys15. Remote Sensing Techniques16. Water Testing for Grouting17. Water Testing and Permeability (continued)18. Riprap (continued)19. Blast Design (continued)20. Water Control21. Foundation Preparation, Treatment, and Cleanup22. Penetration Testing23. Handling and Transporting24. Care, Retention, and Disposal of Drill Core, Soil, and Rock Samples25. Global Positioning SystemAPPENDICESIndex

Book Description:
The book promotes the study and application of the agro-ecology for developing alternatives to the complex problems of resource depletion, environmental degradation, a narrowing of the agrobiodiversity, consolidation, and industrialization of the food system, climate change, and the loss of farmland.  This book covers  food systems approaches, and seek experiences in an ecofriendly that are on-farm, participatory, change-oriented, and backed by broad-based methodologies for sustainability analysis and evaluation.

The objectives of this book are:

(1) to understand the role sustainable agricultural productivity, and its importance to the sustainable soil management,

(2) to restore the soil health to transforming agriculture for sustainability, and

(3) to understand the matching of management rules in the climatic  perspective.

Author Details:
Dr. R.S. Meena

Book Description:
The book entitled "Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resource'' is a result of National Conference on sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources held during 16-18 March, 2001, at Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar (M.P.) India.Biological diversity is the result of interaction between climate, organisms, topography, parent soil materials, time and heredity. The tropics are the ideal places for such an interaction. Indian region having a geographical area of 339 million hectares, is quite rich in biodiversity with a sizeable percentage of endemic flora and fauna. This richness in biodiversity is due to immense variety of climate and altitudinal conditions coupled with varied ecological habitats. He from the humid tropical Western Ghat to the hot deserts of Rajasthan, from the cold desert of Ladak and the icy mountain of Himalayas to the worm coast of peninsular India. The country is very important Vavilovian center of biodiversity and origin of over 167 important cultivated plant species and some domesticated animals.The present books contains articles by eminent scientists of the country on different aspects related to the subject. It contains up-to-date information about the application of biotechnology to meet the ever increasing demand of food, medicine, crop plants and management of environments. The articles related to Botanic Gardens aims to help quantify the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC) adopted by the convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2002. This will help to reaffirm the commitment of Botanic Gardens to plant conservation, education awareness, implementation of the International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in conservation and the promotion of sustainable development and sustainable living.

Scholars and students of Botany, Ethnobotany, Agriculture, Forestry, Conservation, Ecology and Environment will find this book very useful and informative.

Authors Details:

Dr. T.R. Sahu

Dr. T.R. Sahu is presently a senior Professor of Botany & Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar. He is an executive councilor of the University. He has a long term interest in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Botanic Garden, Environment Ethnobotany and medicinal plants. He is an expert member of State Biodiversity Board of M.P. Dr. Sahu is awardee of Dr. R.K. Samman of M.P. Uccha Skhisha Anusandhan Ayog & Dr. Y.D. Tiagi medal of Indian Association for Angiosperms (IAAT). He is a secto- rial coordinator to center for Indigenous Knowledge on Indian Bioresources (CIKIB). He has successfully guided research work of 25 Ph.D. students and published more than 135 research papers in the journals of National & International repute. He convened several International & National seminars/workshops/Training courses. He has also organized 4 National conferences, 3 refresher courses. He has been associated with most of the academic societies. Dr. Sahu has explored number of floristically unexplored forest remote areas, of almost all remote parts of India. Dr. Sahu has visited France, Mauritius & Sri Lanka, on account of his research activities. He has edited one book entitled “Biodiversity and Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources”. Dr. Sahu has contributed a lot in the maintaining and strengthening the Botanic Garden and to brought it to the International level. This Botanic Garden could become a member of BGCI and it is the only garden in the state, selected for implementation of International Agenda for conservation of RET species. He has been a principal investigator of several major research projects, funded by CSIR, MoEF, IIRS, IIN, NBRI. He is widely traveled person, teaching plant taxonomy for nearly 36 years and engaged in floristic studies since 1969.
Dr. P.K. Sahu

Dr. Pankaj Sahu did his M.Sc., Ph.D. from Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar. He has published more than 20 research papers and participated in a number of conference including International Conference of Indian Botanic Gardens held at NBRI, Lucknow to discuss the National Plan for the development of botanic gardens in India. He is a recipient of Prof. S.B. Saksena, Faculty Medal. His Ph.D. work is on the study of the Floral Diversity of Botanic Gardens.

Table Content:
1.Spectrum of Biodiversity in the Orissa Mangroves, their Sustainable Exploitation  and Germplasm Conservation.
2. Biodiversity Scenario of Western Ghats with particular reference to Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka.
3. Diversity of Grass Flora in India.
4. Value and Exploitation of Indigenous Knowledge related to Biodiversity.
5. Biodiversity at Global and India level with a particular emphasis to Pachmari Biosphere Reserve of M.P. (India)
6. Taxonomy and Conservation of Indian Medicinal Plants.
7. Ecological and Biological Diversity of the Floral Element in the proposed Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve India.
8. Propagation Techniques for Medicinal Plants used in common ailments.
9. Role of NBRI Botanic Garden towards Conservation, Education and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Diversity.
10. Medicinal Plants used in treatment of Indigestion in Raigarh District of Chhattishgarh.
11. Present Status of Higher Plant Diversity of Ralamandal Sanctuary, Indore.
12. Afforestation of Coastal Mangrove Vegetation – Need for Selection of Species and Sustenance of Bio-Diversity
13. Study of Systme Transfer Function of a Grassland Community.
14. Utility of Training Programme in Commercial Cultivation and Awareness of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
15. Mangroves of Mahanadi Delta – Past, Present and Prospects for Future.
16. Impact of Pollution on Fruits and Seeds of some Road Side Trees – A Case Study for Bio-Diversity.
17. Genetic Variability in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
18. Floristic Diversity of Haryana – An assessment of Threatened Plants for Conservation.
19. Woody Legumes of Ratlam District M.P.
20. Contributions of University Botanic Gardens to the implementation of the Convention on Biodiversity.
21. Diversity in natural occurrence of Wheat Diseases of Sagar Region.
22. Crop Modelling to sustain better crop harvest out of fluctuating Climate Conditions of Sagar Region of Madhya Pradesh.
23. Mycorrhiza in Sustainable Agriculture.
24. Effect of different sources of Nutrients on growth of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)
25. Grain yield and chemical properties of soil as affected by Soyabeen (Glycine max) Genotypes and Fertility Levels.
26. Medicinal utility of Botanic Garden’s Weeds : A Case Study of Sagar University Botanic Garden.
27. Biodiversity Conservation : Different Approaches.
28. Traditional practices in Bastar cause threat to Biodiversity Conservation.
29. Role of University Botanic Gardens in context to BGCI, CBD : A Case Study of Botanic Garden of Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar.
30. Strategies for sustainable utilization of Biological Resource in the Noradehi Wild Life Sanctuary of Sagar (Madhya Pradesh).

Book Description:
This presentation of the intricacies and delicacies of statistics in a lucid style is an ample evidence of the real grasp of the subject by the experienced authors. This approach to the subject matter will be of great utility not only for an academic exercise but for meaningful and purposive application of statistical tools for research and decision making.

Authors Details:

• A.K. Bohra
• B.S. Rajpurohit

Table Content:
1. Introduction
2. Sampling of Attributes (Significance Tests of Attributes)
3. Sampling of Variables: Large (Significance Tests for Variables  Large)
4. Sampling of Variables: Small (Significance Tests for Variables Small)
Index
Bibliography

Book Description:
The book is the outcome of comprehensive research on “Capability Poverty: An Assessment and Establishing its Relationship with Income Poverty” funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. This book presents the current position pertaining to human capability in Tonk district of Rajasthan disaggregated by gender and place of residence. The main objective of the present study is to undertake a situation analysis of the variables of capability poverty. The three main variables employed in the study to measure capability poverty cover substantial ground of social sector. The proportion of underweight children indicates the state of health and nutrition for the population as a whole. Access to reproductive health and general services has been provided by the variable of unattended births. Female adult illiteracy has been taken to assess basic educational attainment plus information on gender inequality.

Authors Details:
Dr. R.K. Jain
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Jain has a doctoral degree in Economic Administration and Financial Management from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He possesses a vast experience of teaching to students of undergraduate and postgraduate level in various Government colleges. He has extensive research experience and published research papers in reputed journal of National level. He has participated and presented papers in many national level seminar. He has also worked on the research project “Human Deprivation: Measurement and Analysis” funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and also guiding research at M.Phil. and Ph. D. level. At present he is working as a Lecturer in Government College.
Dr. B. Jain
Dr. Bharti Jain obtained her B.Sc. Home Science and M.Sc. Honours Foods and Nutrition from College of Home Science, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. She did her Ph.D from Banasthali Vidhyapith (Rajasthan), an institution of National eminence with deemed to be University Status and worked there for eight years as a lecturer in the department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Home science. For the present she is working as a Reader in the P.G. Department of Foods and Nutrition, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer. She has been teaching Advanced Human Nutrition, Food Science, Clinical and Community Nutrition to post Graduates for more then 21 Years. During her long career she actively participated and presented papers at workshops and seminars on Nutrition. Dr. Jain has published a book entitled Fluorosis. A Study and many Research Papers in the journal of National and International reputes. She is also working as a Principal Investigator of Major Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and guiding Research at Post Graduate, M. Phil and Ph.D. level.

Table Content:
I. Introduction: Capability Poverty and Human Development
II. Objectives and Methodology of the study
III. Results — 1. Underweight children and their Determinants
2. Reproductive Health and its Measures
3. Female Adult illiteracy
4. Capability Poverty Measures
5. Relationship between Income poverty and Capability poverty
IV. Eradication of Capability Poverty : A Critical EvaluationBibliography.

Book Description:
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the evaluation of the effects likely to arise from a major project or activity significant affecting the Envioronment. With the enactment of Environment Protection Act 1986 and more recently EIA notification 1994, most development projects have to compulsory undergo Environment Impact Assessment. Present book fills a gap and provides much needed basic information on all aspects of EIA and also addresses itself to the development of a tool to provide scientific inputs to the process of EIA of Industrial projects as a decision making tool through the development and computerization of methods for impact identification, prediction, evaluation and mitigation. The book presents extensive literature survey including the practices followed all over the world.The book is a most valuable guide for the students and teachers of Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental consultants, NGOs, Industries, Government Departments and all those concerned with EIA in any way.

Authers Details:

• Dr. V.S. Kulkarni

• Dr. S.N. Kaul

• Dr. R.K. Trivedy

Dr. R.K. Trivedy(b 21-6-1957) is Reader and in-charge, Department of Pollution Studies, Y.C. College of Science, Karad, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He did his M.Sc. in Botany from Banaras Hindu University in 1976 and Ph.D. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1980. He has taught the subject Environmental Pollution in B.Sc. (Pollution Studies) and M.Sc. (Pollution Studies) courses and has guided research at M.Sc. (partly by research), M.Phil. and Ph.D. level, Dr.Trivedy has 26 years of research experience in the field of fresh-water ecology, aquatic weed ecology and management, biomonitoring of water pollution and waste-water treatment. He has done pioneering work in India in utilization of water hyacinth for sewage and industrial waste treatment and he is a member of International specialists group in this field. He is a member of National panel of trained Assessors, NAAC, Bangalore. Dr.Trivedy has been Principal investigator of several research projects sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, University Grants Commission, India and National River Action Plan. He has organized many National and International Conferences and Training Programmes. He has published over 100 research papers in reputed National and International journals and books. He has authored/edited 27 books and is the editor of Environmental Directory of India. He has been editing the prestigious international journal – Pollution Research since 1982 and is also editor of Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, and another quarterly journal Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Dr.Trivedy has lectured in various Universities in India and Abroad. He is member of several prestigious committees in various states. He is a winner of Several Awards. Dr.Trivedy has visited Australia, Nepal, Singapore, Portugal, Spain, France, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Mauritius.

Table Content:
1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Concept of EIA, 1.2. Hierachy in EIA, 1.3. Major issues in EIA, 1.4. Scope for use of Computers in EIA, 1.5. Scope of Current Research
2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Evolution of EIA Worldwide, 2.2. Evolution of EIA in India, 2.3. Classification of Environmental Impacts, 2.4. Project Screening/ Methodology for Screening of Projects/ Project Screening criteria in India, 2.5. Methodology of Site Selection, 2.6. EIA Methodologies/Introduction/Review of EIA Methodologies/ Checklists /Matrices/Networks /Overlays/Adaptive Environmental Assessment and Management (AEAM) /Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), 2.7  Computer Aided EIA, 2.8  Impact Quantifi-cation Techniques, 2.9  Mathematical Models for EIA/Concept/Air Quality Models/Water Quality Models/Noise Prediction Models, 2.10 Indicators of Biological and Socio-economic Environment, 2.11 Environmental Indices, 2.12 Enlarged Scope of EIA of Industrial Projects, 2.13 Conclusion
3. EIA-AID : A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR COMPUTER AIDED EIA3.1 Package Organization, 3.2 Screening of Projects, 3.3 Ranking of Site Alternatives, 3.4 Impact Identification, 3.5 Prediction of Impacts/Prediction of Impacts on Air Quality/Problem Identification / Theoretical Background/Mathematical Formulations/Computational Representation/Prediction of Impacts on Water Quality /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations/ Computational Representation/ Prediction of Impacts on Noise /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations /Computational Representation/Biological Environment/Socio-Economic Environment, 3.6 Impact Evaluation, 3.7 Sensitivity Analysis in Impact Evaluation, 3.8 Design of Green Belt
4. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

Book Description:
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the evaluation of the effects likely to arise from a major project or activity significant affecting the Envioronment. With the enactment of Environment Protection Act 1986 and more recently EIA notification 1994, most development projects have to compulsory undergo Environment Impact Assessment. Present book fills a gap and provides much needed basic information on all aspects of EIA and also addresses itself to the development of a tool to provide scientific inputs to the process of EIA of Industrial projects as a decision making tool through the development and computerization of methods for impact identification, prediction, evaluation and mitigation. The book presents extensive literature survey including the practices followed all over the world.

The book is a most valuable guide for the students and teachers of Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental consultants, NGOs, Industries, Government Departments and all those concerned with EIA in any way.

Authors Details:

• V.S. Kulkarni

• S.N. Kaul

• R.K. Trivedy

Dr. R.K. Trivedy(b 21-6-1957) is Reader and in-charge, Department of Pollution Studies, Y.C. College of Science, Karad, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He did his M.Sc. in Botany from Banaras Hindu University in 1976 and Ph.D. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1980. He has taught the subject Environmental Pollution in B.Sc. (Pollution Studies) and M.Sc. (Pollution Studies) courses and has guided research at M.Sc. (partly by research), M.Phil. and Ph.D. level, Dr.Trivedy has 26 years of research experience in the field of fresh-water ecology, aquatic weed ecology and management, biomonitoring of water pollution and waste-water treatment. He has done pioneering work in India in utilization of water hyacinth for sewage and industrial waste treatment and he is a member of International specialists group in this field. He is a member of National panel of trained Assessors, NAAC, Bangalore. Dr.Trivedy has been Principal investigator of several research projects sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, University Grants Commission, India and National River Action Plan. He has organized many National and International Conferences and Training Programmes. He has published over 100 research papers in reputed National and International journals and books. He has authored/edited 27 books and is the editor of Environmental Directory of India. He has been editing the prestigious international journal – Pollution Research since 1982 and is also editor of Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, and another quarterly journal Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Dr.Trivedy has lectured in various Universities in India and Abroad. He is member of several prestigious committees in various states. He is a winner of Several Awards. Dr.Trivedy has visited Australia, Nepal, Singapore, Portugal, Spain, France, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Mauritius.

Table Content:
1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Concept of EIA, 1.2. Hierachy in EIA, 1.3. Major issues in EIA, 1.4. Scope for use of Computers in EIA, 1.5. Scope of Current Research
2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Evolution of EIA Worldwide, 2.2. Evolution of EIA in India, 2.3. Classification of Environmental Impacts, 2.4. Project Screening/ Methodology for Screening of Projects/ Project Screening criteria in India, 2.5. Methodology of Site Selection, 2.6. EIA Methodologies/Introduction/Review of EIA Methodologies/ Checklists /Matrices/Networks /Overlays/Adaptive Environmental Assessment and Management (AEAM) /Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), 2.7  Computer Aided EIA, 2.8  Impact Quantifi-cation Techniques, 2.9  Mathematical Models for EIA/Concept/Air Quality Models/Water Quality Models/Noise Prediction Models, 2.10 Indicators of Biological and Socio-economic Environment, 2.11 Environmental Indices, 2.12 Enlarged Scope of EIA of Industrial Projects, 2.13 Conclusion
3. EIA-AID : A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR COMPUTER AIDED EIA3.1 Package Organization, 3.2 Screening of Projects, 3.3 Ranking of Site Alternatives, 3.4 Impact Identification, 3.5 Prediction of Impacts/Prediction of Impacts on Air Quality/Problem Identification / Theoretical Background/Mathematical Formulations/Computational Representation/Prediction of Impacts on Water Quality /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations/ Computational Representation/ Prediction of Impacts on Noise /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations /Computational Representation/Biological Environment/Socio-Economic Environment, 3.6 Impact Evaluation, 3.7 Sensitivity Analysis in Impact Evaluation, 3.8 Design of Green Belt
4. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

Book Description:
This manual is aimed at the laboratory technicians. While the manual primarily deals with soil testing, a number of important plant tests are presented, since they may complement the soil tests and are frequently needed for soil fertility and plant nutrition studies. Similarly, due emphasis is given to physical properties describing the tests routinely done along with chemical analysis. The importance of proper soil and plant sampling is highlighted. Guidelines of sample collection, processing, and storage are provided. Laboratory organization and safety aspects are presented. Also included are appendices containing information on related practiced aspects like abbreviations, conversion factors, atomic weights, solution concentrations, pH effect on soil conditions, summarized soil test methodologies, plant sampling guides, criteria for interpreting soil and plant analysis data, soil salinity, and boron toxicity interpretations.

Authers Details:

• J. Ryan

• G. Estefan

• A. Rashid

Table Content:
1. Introduction;

2. Soil and Plant Sampling, and Processing — 

2.1 Soil;

2.2 Plant;

3. Laboratory Facilities, Quality Control & Data Handling —

3.1 Laboratory Organization;

3.2 Lab-ortory Safety;

3.3 Quality Control and Standardization Procedures;

3.4 Data Processing;

4. Soil Physical Analysis  —

4.1 Soil Moisture Content;

4.2 Particle Size Distribution;

4.3 Saturated Paste;

4.4 Field Capacity Moisture and Permanent Wilting Point;

5. Soil Chemical Analysis  —

5.1 pH;

5.2 Electrical Conductivity;

5.3 Calcium Carbonate;

5.4 Organic Matter;

5.5 Cation Exchange Capacity;

5.6 Gypsum;

6. Soil Nutrients Sodium & Anion Analysis—

6.1 Nitrogen;

6.2 Phosphorus;

6.3 Potassium;

6.4 Sodium;

6.5 Calcium and Magnesium;

6.6 Carbonate and Bicarbonate;

6.7 Chloride;

6.8 Sulfate;

6.9 Boron;

6.10 Micro nutrient Cations;

7. Plant Analysis—

7.1 Nitrogen;

7.2 Phosphorus;

7.3 Macro- & Micro-nutrients by Dry Ashing;

7.4 Boron;

7.5 Micronutrients analysis by Wet Digestion;

7.6  Ferrous Analysis in Fresh Plant Tissue;

8. References

9. Supplementary Reading;

Appendix 1. Abbreviations;

Appendix 2. Conversion Factors for SI and Non-SI Units;

Appendix 3. Symbols, Atomic Number and Atomic Weights of Elements;

Appendix 4. Solution Concentrations;

Appendix 5. Some Useful Relationships;

Appendix 6. Concentration, Normality, and Amount of Concentrated Acids and Bases to Make 1-L of 1 N Solution;

Appendix 7. Soil pH Levels and Associated Conditions;

Appendix 8. Summarized Soil Test Methods for Fertility Evaluation of Alkaline Soils;

Appendix 9. Generalized Guidelines for Interpretation of Soil Analysis Data;

Appendix 10. Suggested Plant Tissue Sampling Procedures for Selected Dryland Crops;

Appendix 11. Generalized Interpretation of Cereal Tissue Analysis Data;

Appendix 12. Classification Criteria for Salt-Affected Soils;

Appendix 13. Soil Salinity Classification;

Appendix 14. Relative Salt-Tolerance Limits of Crops;

Appendix 15. Relative Tolerance of Species to Boron Toxicity;

Appendix 16. Mesh Sizes of Standard Wire Sieves;

Appendix 17. Equivalent Weights.

Authors Details:
V.K. Sharma
O.P. Harkut

Book Description:
This book have been so organized to cater to the needs of the research scholars and students of Engineering, Commerce, Economics, BBA and MBA, Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Environmental Science and the many, who are required to learn the subject and to apply its techniques and methods in their sphere of work. The questions and problems have all been solved in a very simple, easy and comprehensive manner to suit the readers’ requirements. Wherever possible real world data, particularly from biology, industrial, agricultural and census data, etc have been taken in explaining various statistical techniques.

Authors Details:

Dr. P.K. Mohanty
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty is now working as Director, Flood Control & Drainage in Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha. He graduated in Civil Engineering from Regional Engineering College (Now NIT), Rourkela in the year 1982. He acquired Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing from IIRS, Dehradun in 1987 and obtained PhD from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar in 2013. He has more than 32 years of experience in Water Resources sector, which includes 8 years in disaster management. He has authored a book on Biostatistics, which is an approved text book in many Universities in Odisha and outside the State as well. He had completed Executive Management course in Utah State University, USA in 1990 and visited countries like, Germany, France and Hongkong. He is a member in the course curriculum committee of AICTE. He teaches Statistics and Quantitative Techniques to the students of Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Forestry, BBA and MBA, as Gust Faculty in various Engineering and Management Institutions in Odisha. He has published about 7 papers in reputed International Journals with high impact factors on optimization approaches in food security.

Dr. S.K. Patel
Dr. Saroj Kumar Patel is now working as Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department of National institute of Technology, Rourkela. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela in the year 1985. Initially he served with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput Division, Sunabeda. He obtained M.Tech degree from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 1. Chennai and Ph.D. degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has 5 years of industrial experience and 25 years of teaching and research experience. His areas of research include operations management, optimization, industrial engineering and quality assurance. He has published research papers around 50 international journals and 50 conference proceedings. He is also a co-author in the book “S.N.Alam, S.Islam and S.K.Patel, Advanced Guide to MATLAB: Practical Examples in Science and Engineering, IK International Publishing House, New Delhi, 2015”

Book Description:
Interest Rates, Prices, and the Economy presents a new approach to macroeconomics that is both rigorous and accessible. Instructors who use Thinking about Interest Rates, Prices, and the Economy, which is based on many years of teaching experience, will be able to ensure that their students derive maximum value from Interest Rates, Prices, and the Economy. The author has found that students enjoy this style of teaching and that it produces graduates who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about economic theory and its applications.

Author Details:
J. Mushin

Table Content:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Nature of Macroeconomic Issues
2 Determinants and Significance of Aggregate Demand
3 The IS Line: Income, Interest Rates, and the   Goods Market
4 The Money Supply and its Determinants
5 The LM Line: Income, Interest Rates, and   the Money Market
6 The Interaction of the Goods Market and the   Money Market
7 Digression on Pre-Keynesian Economic Theory
8 The Role of the Price Level in Aggregate Demand and Supply
9 Inflation: Causes, Effects, Policy
10 Unemployment: Causes, Effects, Policy
11 Exchange Rates and International Payments
12 The BP Line: Income, Interest Rates, and the Currency Market
13 The Complete Model
14 Conclusions: Overview of Macroeconomic Theory
 Glossary
 Notation
 Answers

Book Description:
Rainwater Management: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive treatise on water management based on water harvesting techniques for management of storage water for irrigation purpose & irrigation water management. This book, primarily designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of agricultural engineering, agricultural and soil & water engineering, research scholars, professionals and policy planners associated with rainwater management, dryland farming and irrigation water management. It covers major topics on water harvesting and design of water harvesting structures and recycling of harvested rainwater aspects. Entire content has been divided into the 22 chapters with solved examples and case studies.
A sincere attempt has been made to compile and present the text in quickly understandable term, well drawn diagrams, understanding the rainwater management and livelihood security aspects of dryland and irrigated farmers. This book could be a text book for undergraduate and postgraduate students, a reference tool for professional and good teaching material for teachers in the field of rainwater management and irrigation management under dryland ecosystem and also for the scientists working in the field of rainwater and Irrigation water management 

Authors Details:
Dr. M.L. Jat
Dr. M.L. Jat was born into an agriculture family on January 1st, 1958 in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan state, India. Graduating from CTAE, Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He Obtained M.E. (Ag.) in Irrigation Water Management from RAU, Bikaner. Presently Dr. Jat is working as Associate Professor (SWE) in AICRP on Dryland Agriculture at DFRS, Arjia, Bhilwara, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan). The author has vast experience in the field of prediction of drought and its management, ground water also in rainwater management while working in AICRP on dryland agriculture and agrometeorology. He has received Outstanding Book Awards in 2008 from Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers for his book on “Groundwater Hydrology”.
Dr. O.P. Gill
Dr. Om Prakash Gill, obtained his Ph.D. from RAU, Bikaner in 1992. He took over the additional charge as the Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur 2012 to 2015. He has 38 years experience in teaching, research, extension, administration and shouldered many additional responsibilities. He has contributed significantly in specialized areas like Integrated Farming System; Agromet Advisory Services; Climate Change; Organic Farming; Micro Irrigation and Weed Management. The technologies developed by him to achieve sustainable increase in productivity and minimization of pre and post harvest losses due to pests and weeds cover crops like groundnut, onion, radish, isabgol, pearl miller, wheat, mustard, chickpea, etc. He has published 42 research papers in different international and national journals, more than 300 popular articles in different periodicals and publications, three edited books and delivered more than 120 radio and TV talks.
Dr. B.S. Deora
Dr. B.S. Deora, obtained his Ph.D. (SWC Engg.) MPUAT, Udaipur presently working, Professor at Centre for Natural Resources Management, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar, Gujarat(India). He for the last 32 years is actively involved in teaching, research & development, extension and techno-administration. He gave 9 scientific recommendations, published 86 international/national publications/articles and reports; 5 book chapters, 2 books delivered 10 T.V. and 4 Radio programmes to his credit. He also has been a member of the Governing Board, the Academic Councils, various selections committees and panel of examiners of several organizations/universities; and Chairman/Member of more than 140 scientific/administrative committees.
Dr. Vivek Kumar
Dr. Vivek Kumar working as Microbiologist, Microbiology Section, Department of Soil and Water Research, Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs & Fish Resources, State of Kuwait. He has obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in Microbiology from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India. He has been recipient of "Young Scientist Award" in Agricultural Microbiology, awarded by Association of Microbiologists of India. He has presented his research findings in several national conferences and visited Germany twice to present his research papers in international conferences. Dr. Kumar has published 40 research papers in the journal of international repute, two review articles, contributed chapters in four books, and articles on transfer of technology and guided number of research students in their M.Sc. dissertation. He has more than 14 years of experience and currently involved in the capacity building of Kuwaiti Nationals in basic and applied microbiology by lectures/practical trainings and classes on agricultural and soil microbiology. His field of research is plant-microbe-interaction, biocontrol, bioremediation and environmental microbiology. He is reviewer of many International Biological Sciences journals and also Associate Editor of "International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences". In Kuwait, he has been credited along with his colleagues to report first time in world the “Pink Rot Inflorescence” disease of date palm caused by Serratia marcescens. 

Table Content:
1. Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Water resources1.3 Need for rainwater management1.4 Managing Competing Demands1.5 Basic Principles of Rainwater Management1.6 National Water Policy1.7 Guidelines for Management and Assessment1.8 Assessment and Management of Environmental Impacts1.9 National Commission for Integrated Water SourceDevelopment PlanExercisesReferences
2. Precipitation2.1 Introduction2.2 Hydrological Cycle2.3 Different Forms of Precipitation2.4 Types of Precipitation2.5 Monsoons2.6 Measurement of Point Precipitation2.7 Analysis of Precipitation2.8 Precipitation Gauge Network2.9 Precipitation Analysis and its PresentationExercisesReferences
3. Rainfall and Water Balance Analysis3.1 Introduction3.2 Different Types of Statistical Distributions3.3 Return Period or Recurrence Interval3.4 Testing the Goodness of the Fit of the Statistical Distribution3.5 A Case Study3.6 Markov Chain Model3.7 Types of Markov Chains3.8 Utility3.9 To Fit the Markov Model and to Test the Goodness of Fit3.10 Water Balance AnalysisExercisesReferences
4. Drought Indices4.1 Introduction4.2 Definitions of Drought4.3 Classification of Droughts4.4 Difference between Aridity and Drought4.5 Climate Change and Drought4.6 Reasons of Drought4.7 Drought Indices4.8 Drought Indices in India4.9 Suitability of Drought Indices for Different Regions4.10 Drought Monitoring Indices4.11 Declaration of Drought by State Government4.12 Prediction of Drought4.13 Drought Management StrategiesExercisesReferences
5. Climate, Weather Forecasting and Agro-advisory Services5.1 Introduction5.2 Classification of Atmosphere5.3 Meteorological Elements and Hours of Observation5.4 Classification of Surface Observatories5.5 Weather Abnormalities5.6 Weather Forecasting5.7 Indigenous Techniques of Weather Forecasting5.8 Weather Forecasting Organisations5.9 Weather Elements and Time Factor5.10 Modern Weather Prediction5.11 Preparation of a Weather Outlook for the Farmers5.12 Agroadvisory Services5.13 Operational Forecasts5.14 Methods of Weather Forecasting5.15 Weather ModificationExercisesReferences
6. In-situ Rainwater Management6.1 Introduction6.2 Factors affecting rainwater management6.3 Some Definitions6.4 Raindrop Characteristics6.5 Basic Principles for In-situ Rainwater Management6.6 Building In-situ Soil Moisture6.7 Agronomic measuresExercisesReferences
7. Ex-situ Rainwater Management7.1 Introduction7.2 Need of Water Harvesting7.3 State Sponsored People’s Cooperatives7.4 Principle of Ex-situ Rainwater Management7.5 Water Harvesting7.6 Increasing Productivity of Stored Water - A Case Study7.7 Water Harvesting and Recycling7.8 Design of Water Harvesting SystemExercisesReferences
8. Water Harvesting-cum-Artificial Groundwater Recharge8.1 Introduction8.2 Traditional Rainwater Harvesting Systems8.3 Classification of Water Harvesting Techniques8.4 Water Harvesting Techniques in Arid and Semi-arid Areas8.5 Traditional Water Harvesting Systems8.6 Artificial Recharge Techniques8.7 Increased Runoff8.8 Conservation StrategiesExercisesReferences
9. Design of Water Harvesting Structures9.1 Introduction9.2 Rainwater Harvesting Structures9.3 Estimation of Groundwater RechargeExercisesReferences
10. Water Losses and Control10.1 Introduction10.2 Different Forms of Water Losses10.3 Interception Loss10.4 Evaporation10.5 Transpiration10.6 Evapotranspiration10.7 Depression Storage10.8 Watershed Leakage10.9 InfiltrationExercisesReferences
11. Efficient Crop Planning11.1 Introduction11.2 Crop Planning11.3 Drought Management Strategies11.4 Crop Planning under Aberrant Weather Situations11.5 Crop Planning Based on Onset of MonsoonExercisesReferences
12. Water Lifting Devices12.1 Introduction12.2 Human Power Operated12.3 Animal Power Operated12.4 Mechanical Power Operated12.5 The Hydraulic RamExercisesReferences
13. Measurement of Irrigation Water & ConveyanceStructures13.1 Introduction13.2 Units of Measurement13.3 Techniques of Water Measurement13.4 Farm Irrigation Distribution System13.5 Erosion Controlling Structures in Channel13.6 Water Control and Diversion Structures13.7 Channel Crossing Structures13.8 Underground Pipeline SystemExercisesReferences
14. Soil Plant Water14.1 Introduction14.2 Soils14.3 Root Zone Soil-water14.4 Soil Water Retention14.5 Dynamics of Field-water14.6 Plant-water Relationships14.7 Water Movement in Soil-Plant-Atmosphere SystemExercisesReferences
15. Water Requirement Estimation for Crops15.1 Introduction15.2 Important Definitions15.3 Direct Measurement of Evapotranspiration15.4 Estimating Evapotranspiration from Evaporation Data15.5 Estimating Evaportanspiration from Climatological DataExercisesReferences
16. Irrigation Scheduling16.1 Introduction16.2 Water Needs of Crop16.3 Determination of Critical Periods of Water Need16.4 Criteria for Irrigation Scheduling16.5 Combination Approach16.6 Frequency and Interval of IrrigationExercisesReferences
17. Planning Operation of Water Recycling System17.1 Introduction17.2 Need for Planning of Operation17.3 Causes of Poor Operation of Water Recycling System17.4 Important Terminology Pertaining to Community or Large Water Harvesting System17.5 Dynamics of Water Harvesting Structures17.6 Main Objectives of Operation and Criteria of Good Performance17.7 Planning Operation of Recycling System17.8 Measures to Match Supply and Demand17.9 Water Delivery System17.10 Monitoring the Operation17.11 Maintenance17.12 Assessment of Water Charges17.13 Canal Outlets17.14 Scheduling of Delivery17.15 Farmer's ParticipationExercisesReferences
18. Water Recycling18.1 Introduction18.2 Effects of Life Saving Irrigation18.3 Methods of Irrigation18.4. Miroirrigation18.5 Some Emerging Concepts and Innovations18.6 Qualities of Irrigation Water18.7 Multiple uses of harvested rainwaterExercisesReferences
19. Recycling of Industrial Effluents19.1 Introduction19.2 Historic Perspective19.3 Need for reuse of Industrial Effluents19.4 Environmental Impacts of Industrial Uses of Water19.5 Characteristics of Different Industrial Effluents19.6 Effluent Utilization19.7 Remediation techniques19.7 Planning for Reuse of Wastewater19.8 Measures for Conservation in Industries19.9 Strategies for Conservation19.10 Strategies for Recycling Industrial Effluents inAgricultureExercisesReferences
20. Water Recycling in Salty Lands20.1 Introduction20.2 Salt Affected Soils20.3 Classification of Salt Affected Soils20.4 Quality of Irrigation Waters20.5 Reclamation of Salt Affected SoilsExercisesReferences
21. Drainage of Agricultural Lands21.1 Introduction21.2 Reasons of Waterlogging21.3 Drainage System21.4 Subsurface Drainage SystemExercisesReferences
22. Watershed Management22.1 Introduction22.2 Causes of Watershed Deterioration22.3 Concepts of Watershed22.4 Watershed Characteristics22.5 Objectives of Watershed Management22.6 Principles of Watershed Management22.7 Monitoring and Evaluation22.8 Indicators for Evaluation22.9 A Case StudyExercisesReferences
Appendices
Subject Index

Book Description:
This text provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the science of economics in commercial horticulture. It has been designed to suit the needs of those taking the National Diploma in Horticulture, the revised syllabus of which places a greater emphasis on science, the new Higher National Diploma or degree courses at universities.

The discussion ranges over a wide field, from the individual business to the growth and development of the horticultural industry on a national basis. Price and market mechanisms, location and international trade.

Authers Details:
M.J. Sargent

Table Content:
1.The National Economy1.1. The Gross National Product1.2. Agriculture and economic growth1.3. Case study illustrations of horticulture in the national economy

2. Price2.1. Demand2.2. Supply2.3. Interaction of demand and supply

3. Marketing3.1. The markets3.2. Grower organisations3.3. Retailing

4. Production4.1. The firm4.2. Input-output relationships4.3. Risk and uncertainty

5. Resources5.1. Capital5.2. Land5.3. Labour

6. Organising production6.1. The behaviour of costs6.2. Determining the quantity of resources to use6.3. Determining which product or crop to grow6.4. Planning techniques

7. Location7.1. Intranational trade7.2. International trade7.3. Case studies of location

8. Policy8.1. Producer incomes8.2. The mechanisms of government policies8.3. Case studies of horticultural policy

AppendixesFurther ReadingIndex

Authers Details:
C.S. SundaramSri Soma Sundaram Challa was born on 1934, in village Mori, Andhra Pradesh. His high school and intermediate education was at Rajahmundry. He obtained BE (Civil Engineering) Degree from Andhra University (Waltair) in 1955. He served in CPWD during 1955-60 as Section Officer, and in S. E. Railway during 1960-83, in which he rose to the rank of Senior Divisional Engineer. Then, he served in IRCON during 1983-91; he retired from Government Service as General Manager at Ranchi. Thereafter, he served in private organizations from 1991 to 2006 as General Manager in Madhu Constructions Company, Rani Construction Company, RITES, Nagarjuna Construction Company Private Limited, and AARVEE Associates in railway, national highway and rural roads projects.

Book Description:
This volume compiles the `state of the art' knowledge on several aspects of ``Biodiversity, Conservation, and Systematics". The International Botanical Community recognizes "that plants create the ecological habitat for all terrestrial organisms, and that their management and conservation depend on a good understanding of their taxonomy".
Biodiversity is considered as "an immense economic resource". Its conservation and sustainable use ensures food security, safeguards human health, and provides ecological as well as aesthetic and cultural benefits. Systematics, as a fundamental science, serves as a very important discipline for understanding biodiversity.In this volume, emphasis has been laid on the simplest Prokaryotic organisms, the diverse Algae, the "Adaptive Strategies of Bryophytes and the "Diversity in Pteridophytes". There is stress on the importance of Ethnic Knowledge, Botanic Gardens, and Reproductive Biology in conservation. Interesting aspects of `Invasive Plant Species', `Analysis of Plant Biodiversity and Evolution at Genome Level' and `Leaf Epidermal Diversity in Grasses' are discussed. Detailed accounts of the fauna and flora of Punjab have also been provided.
Dr. Prithipalsingh is a Senior Reader in Botany in Kirorimal College. He has been teaching since 1971. The areas of special interest in which he is recognized as an expert include, besides Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity Studies, Ecology and Environmental Biology. He has published numerous research papers in National and International Journals. Dr. Prithipalsingh served on the National Consultation Committee for discussing the "State of the Environment Report of India 2001" prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme. He has completed a project on "Status of biodiversity conservation in Punjab" for the Punjab Forest Department, as a member of the Tata Energy Research Institute team.
As a consultant for Biodiversity with “The Energy Research Institute (TERI)”, Dr. Prithipalsingh participated in several World Bank funded research projects of the Uttar Pradesh/Uttranchal State Forest Department. He has obtained first hand information on the effect of 'fire', 'grazing', 'collection of non-timber forest products' and 'natural regeneration', focusing on the ground realities for evaluating the impact of different parameters necessary for formulating “management recommendations”. 
Author Details:
Dr. Prithipal Singh
Dr. Prithipal Singh is a Senior Reader in Botany in Kirorimal College. He has been teaching since 1971. The areas of special interest in which he is recognized as an expert include, besides Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity Studies, Ecology and Environmental Biology. He has published numerous research papers in National and International Journals. Dr. Prithipal Singh served on the National Consultation Committee for discussing the "State of the Environment Report of India 2001" prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme. He has completed a project on "Status of biodiversity conservation in Punjab" for the Punjab Forest Department, as a member of the Tata Energy Research Institute team. As a consultant for Biodiversity with “The Energy Research Institute (TERI)”, Dr. Prithipalsingh participated in several World Bank funded research projects of the Uttar Pradesh/Uttranchal State Forest Department. He has obtained first hand information on the effect of 'fire', 'grazing', 'collection of non-timber forest products' and 'natural regeneration', focusing on the ground realities for evaluating the impact of different parameters necessary for formulating “management recommendations”.

Book Description:
In India, the evergreen forests of Western Ghats and the Himalayas are rich in herbs useful in treatment of common ailments to lethal diseases like blood cancer. Satawari, Safed Musli, Kali Musli, Ashwagandha for promising tonic, Kukronda and Adusa for respiratory trouble, Gudmar and Sadasuhagan for Diabetes are some examples of miracle herbs. This book contains Global and national scenario of medicinal plants, Industrial applications of medicinal plants and detailed description of taxonomy, botany, propagation, seed biology and uses for important species.

Authors Details:
Dr. K. Vanangamudi
Dr. K. Vanangamudi, Professor (Seed Science and Technology), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He is a Co-principal Investigator for various ICAR NAIP scheme on ‘Development of e-course materials for B.Sc (Ag) degree programme’, Principle Investigator of GOI schemes NIMI on ‘Development of instructional materials for ITI students in agriculture sector’ and ‘Development of instructional materials for COE both BBBT and advance modules’. He was the former Dean (Agri), Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore (March 2006 – July 2009), former Dean of AP, Agricultural College, TNAU, Kalavai, Vellore (September 2003 – February 2006), and former Professor and Head of Dept. of Seed Science and Technology, TNAU, CBE 3 (March 2001 – August 2003). As Dean (Agri) he started three new UG degree programmes: B.Tech in Bioinformatics (2006–2007), B.Tech in Agricultural Information Technology (2006–2008) and B.S in Agribusiness Management (2007–2008). As a faculty Dean of TNAU, Dr. Vanangamudi is possessed with a substantial experience in e-education and therefore he introduced e-learning, e-teaching, e-class, e-registration, e-attendance, e-communication, e-assignment, online examination and e-evaluation for the UG degree programme. This is implemented in 12 UG degrees being offered at 10 constituent and four affiliated colleges.
Dr. V. Anbukkarasi
Dr M. Prabhu

Table Content:
Part I- General aspects
1.1. Global scenario of medicinal plants
1.2. National scenario of medicinal plants
1.3. Industrial uses of medicinal plants
Part II- Annual medicinal plants
2.1. Abelmoschus moschatus
2.2. Abutilon indicum
2.3. Acalypha indica
2.4. Acorus calamus
2.5. Andrographis paniculata
2.6. Asteracantha longifolia
2.7. Bacopa monnieri
2.8. Centella asiatica
2.9. Chlorophytum borivilianum
2.10. Coleus aromaticus
2.11. Coleus forskholii
2.12. Dioscorea composita
2.13. Dioscorea deltoidea
2.14. Dioscorea floribunda
2.15. Eclipta alba
2.16. Euphorbia hirta
2.17. Lippia nodiflora
2.18. Mucuna pruriens
2.19. Nervilia aragoana
2.20. Nigella Sativa
2.21. Papaver somniferum
2.22. Phyllanthus amarus
2.23. Plantago ovata
2.24. Plectranthus vettiveroides
2.25. Rosmarinus officinalis
2.26. Thymus vulgaris
2.27. Trianthema portulacastrum
2.28. Tribulus terrestris
Part III-Herbaceous perennial medicinal plants
3.1. Achyranthes aspera
3.2. Aconitum heterophyllum
3.3. Adhatoda zeylanica
3.4. Aloe vera
3.5. Alpinia galanga
3.6. Alternenthera sessilis
3.7. Atropa belladonna
3.8. Baliospermum montanum
3.9. Barleria prionitis
3.10. Boerhaavia diffusa
3.11. Calotropis gigantea
3.12. Cassia angustifolia
3.13. Cassia auriculata
3.14. Cassia tora
3.15. Catharanthus roseus
3.16. Centratherum anthelminticum
3.17. Costus speciosus
3.18. Datura innoxia
3.19. Datura metal
3.20. Datura stramonium
3.21. Digitalis lanata
3.22. Glycorrihiza glabra
3.23. Hibiscus rosasinensis
3.24. Hybanthus enneaspermus
3.25. Jatropha curcas
3.26. Kaempfera galanga
3.27. Mentha spp
3.28. Mimosa pudica
3.29. Nardostachys jatamansi
3.30. Ocimum basilicum
3.31. Ocimum gratissimum
3.32. Ocimum sanctum
3.33. Plumbago zeylanica
3.34. Podophyllum hexandrum
3.35. Rauwolfia serpentina
3.36. Salvia officinalis
3.37. Solanum khasianum
3.38. Solanum nigrum
3.39. Solanum surattense
3.40. Solanum torvum
3.41. Sphaeranthus indicus
3.42. Stevia rebaudiana
3.43. Trichopus zeylanicus
3.44. Vitex negundo
3.45. Withania somnifera
Part IV-Medicinal climbers
4.1. Abrus precatorius
4.2. Argyreia nervosa
4.3. Aristolochia indica
4.4. Cephaelis ipecacuanha
4.5. Chonemorpha fragrans
4.6. Cissus quadrangularis
4.7. Embelia ribes
4.8. Gloriosa superba
4.9. Gymnema sylvestre
4.10. Hemisdesmus indicus
4.11. Ipomoea mauritiana
4.12. Operculina turpethum
4.13. Piper longum
4.14. Pueraria tuberosa
4.15. Tinospora cordifolia
4.16. Tylophora indica
Part V-Perennial medicinal plants
5.1. Aegle marmelos
5.2. Alstonia scholaris
5.3 Artocarpus hirsutus
5.4. Boswellia serrata
5.5. Butea monosperma
5.6. Caesalpinia sappan
5.7. Commiphora wightii
5.8. Emblica officinalis
5.9. Ephedra gerardiana
5.10. Garcinia indica
5.11. Helicteres isora
5.12. Lawsonia inermis
5.13. Mimusops elengi
5.14. Nothapodytes nimmoniana
5.15. Pterocarpus santalinus
5.16. Salvadora persica
5.17. Saraca asoca
5.18. Symplocos cochinchinensis

Book Description:

Financial Management for Agribusiness presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness, including farmers, horticulturists and supporting businesses, to manage invested funds, physical resources and labour. It covers all the stages leading to a completed business plan and provides straightforward worked examples for each step.
The authors emphasise the need to collect and record the detailed financial and physical records necessary for sound decision making and detail all stages of financial planning, including record keeping, preparation of financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, income tax, Goods and Services Tax and succession planning. The book clearly explains how past financial information of the business can be used to identify and assess alternative strategies that will aid management in making decisions that meet business and personal objectives.
The complete financial management process is then summarised in a comprehensive business plan.

Authors Details:

• W.J. Obst
• R. Graham
• G. Christie

Table Content:

1. Agribusiness Management: An Overview
2. Data Collection and Recording
3. Financial Record Keeping
4. Cash Flow Management
5. Assessment of Business Equity
6. Assessment of Profitability
7. Taxation Management
8. Succession and Estate Planning
9. Financial Analysis
10. Business and Marketing Planning
11. Budgeting for Change
12. Financial Management
13. Completing the Business Plan
Summary
Glossary
Index

Book Description:
Field workers in ethnobotany and anthropology come across different local names of plants in different regions and localities and find it difficult to relate them with their botanical identity. The present book covers over 26000 tribal and rural local names documented from original research papers based on field work in the country in the last sixty years and provides corresponding botanical identity of the plants. Most of the local names are endemic to small regions and different from common Hindi or regional names.
This book will solve a long standing problem for field workers especially non-botanists and ground level scholars and also sociologists, anthropologists, philologists, ethnographers, geography scientists, rural developmental officers, forest officers, cooperative society, NGO’s dealing with tribal and rural welfare as well as for foreign tourists in determining botanical identity of plants through local names encountered during their travel in various parts of the country.

Authors Details:
Dr. V. Jain
Dr. Vartika Jain Ph.D., FES, FAPT, FSMRIM, is Lecturer in Department of Botany, Govt. Meera Girls' College, Udaipur, Rajasthan working on various dimensions of Ethnobiology, Ethno-pharmacology, Phytochemistry and Plant taxonomy for last 12 years. She is a Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Botany, qualified CSIR-NET (JRF) and published about 50 research and review articles in National and International Journals, chapters in books and written several popular articles in magazines. She has authored three reference books and received various Awards such as Maharana Fateh Singh Award (1997 & 1999), Young Scientist Award (2010), Platinum Shakti Award (2015), Prof. P. Sensarma Medal (2016) and Young Achiever Award in Ethnobiology (2017). She has participated and presented research papers in 28 National and International Conferences and is member of many Academic Societies including International Society of Ethnobiology, USA.
Dr. S.K. Jain
S. K. Jain, formerly Director of Botanical Survey of India (Govt. of India) and Founder- Director of Dr. S.K. Jain Institute of Ethnobiology has placed India on world map of ethnobotany. He has received numerous Indian and international medals and other awards, the notable being Distinguished Economic Botanist (from U.S.A.), Lifetime Achievent Award (Inst. Ethnobiology), J.W. Harshbergar Medal and Wlliam Carey Medal. He has authored or edited over 40 books and 350 research papers; some of these have been published abroad. He is an “institution builder”; he founded the Institute of Ethnobiology, Society of Ethnobotanists, and Association for Plant Taxonomy, as also the journals Ethnobotany and Phytotaxonomy. Many world leaders in the subject have called Dr. Jain as Father of Indian Ethnobotany, and several of his publications as milestones in evolution of this interdisciplinary subject.

Table Content:
Guide to over 26000 tribal and rural plant names documented in sixty years ethnobotanical field work.

Introduction:
Local-Botanical Names of Plants in Indian Folk Life

A - Z   (5-329 pages)

Book Description:
This text book is written keeping in mind the contents of the syllabus of the course ‘Agricultural Microbiology’ taught in BSc.(Ag) degree program  all over the country as  the syllabus is approved in Deans’ committee at ICAR level. The book will be useful for students and the teachers teaching the course. The book has five sections namely basics of microbiology which deals with fundamental principles of general microbiology. Section two covers ecology of soil biota and organisms in soil liter interfaces. Third section is biogeochemical cycles of plant nutrients discussing microbiological transformation of important plant nutrients and their movement in the soil constituents. Fourth section relates with applied aspect of agriculturally useful microorganisms dealing with biofertilizers and biocontrol agents. Fifth section discusses qualities of drinkable water and food and water borne diseases directly concerned with human hygiene.  A chapter on traditional and molecular techniques to study soil microorganisms and their activities in situ and laboratory is also incorporated. The language of the book is simple and subject matter is discussed with help of illustration such as graphs, charts, tables and pictures, keeping readers in mind. In the end of each chapter exercise in the form of questions has been incorporated to help the student to recapitulate the contents of the chapter.

Authers Details:

Dr. R.P. Pareek

Dr. R.P. Pareek, Emeritus Professor, has about forty years’ experience of research and teaching undergraduate and post graduate students at various universities. He had guided about twenty M.Sc.(Ag) and Ph.D. students for their theses research. Dr. Pareek did his graduation in Agriculture from S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner, Rajasthan securing 8th place among top ten students. He earned his Master’s (1968) and Doctorate (1972) Degrees from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi in Microbiology. He is a gold medalist in his Master’s Program. Dr. Pareek had his first appointment (1972) as Assistant Soil Microbiologist at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab. He shifted to G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand (1977) as Sr. Research Officer and later became Professor of Soil Microbiology in 1987. His area of research all through was biological nitrogen fixation. He was Visiting Scientist at International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines from 1987 to 1989. After superannuation in June 2003, he was granted Scientist Emeritus with a research project on biofertilizer production by ICAR. However, he preferred to join Birla Institute of Scientific Research (BISR) at Jaipur, Rajasthan as Principal Project Scientist with a research project financed by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. He was with BISR till 2008. Dr. Pareek also has an experience of teaching UG, PG and research scholars at some private universities.
Dr. Navneet Pareek

Navneet Pareek presently holding a post of Professor and Group Leader, Soil Quality Consortium in the Department of Soil Science at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, US Nagar, Uttarakhand, India. He was first appointed in 2001 as Assistant Professor in the Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Shere-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Jammu, Jammu. He is engaged in teaching and has about 18 years experience of teaching students in the universities. Presently he is teaching various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in Soil Science and Soil Microbiology. He is guiding research scholars of Master’s and Doctoral programmes and also advising under graduates. He has guided about 05 M.Sc. (Ag) and 02 Ph.D. students till date. His research pertains to increasing efficiency of biofertilizers of various useful soil microorganisms, namely, rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizospheric microorganisms (PGPRM). He is also involved to seek the role of PGPRs particularly in diseases suppression. He is associated with many projects related to the nutrient management for hill and plains. Apart from teaching, right now his whole time associated with All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Pulses Improvement, a national research projecting having centers at different Agricultural Universities, and working on harnessing the potential of rhizospheric microorganisms including rhizobia of grain legumes. He is also associated in AICRP on LTFE (Long Term Fertilizer Experiments) in the university. He has published more than 40 peer reviewed papers in Journals of national and international repute in the field of soil and microbiology. He has written 13 book chapters, 03 technical bulletin and many popular scientific articles for the magazines related to agriculture field.

Table Content:
Section 1 INTRODUCTION                                                       
1. Agricultural microbiology and scope
 2. History of microbiology
Section 2  BASICS OF MICROBIOLOGY                                                                      
 3. Microbial cell: Constituents and composition
 4. Prokaryotic cell metabolism
 5. Nutrition, growth and culturing of microorganisms         
 6. Genetics of prokaryotes
 7. Bacteriophages
Section 3  SOIL BIOTA AND THEIR ECOLOGY
 8. Soil: A habitat of microorganisms
 9. Soil bacteria
 10. Soil fungi
 11. Soil green algae
 12. Soil animals
 13. Rhizosphere
 14. Phyllosphere
 15. Methods for studying soil microorganisms
Section 4  BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES OF PLANT NUTRIENTS
 16. Carbon cycle
 17. Organic matter decomposition and nutrient recycling
 18. Nitrogen cycle and transformation
 19. Nitrification and denitrification
 20. Basics of biological nitrogen fixation
 21. Non-symbiotic and associative nitrogen fixation
 22. Legume-rhizobia symbiosis
 23. Actinorhizal symbiosis (Actinorhiza)
 24. Azolla- Anabaena symbiosis
 25. Microbial transformation of soil phosphorus
 26. Mycorrhizae
 27. Microbial transformation sulfur in soil
Section 5 EXPLOITATION OF MICROORGANISMS  IN AGRICULTURE
 28. Biofertilizers
 29. Microbial insecticides and herbicides
 30. Composting
 31. Microbial interactions and biocontrol soil borne plant diseases
 32. Biogas production
 33. Microbiology of water
 34. Wastewaters
 35. Food microbiology

Authors Details:
Dr. N.G. Ravichandra

Dr. N.G. Ravichandra, Professor of Plant Pathology and Scheme Head, All India Co-ordinate Research Project on Plant Parasitic Nematodes at the Department of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He is involved in teaching, research and extension activities. Dr. N.G. Ravichandra has over 224 scientific publications to his credit in national and international journals. He has authored five text books, contributed chapters to nine text books, authored 10 books in Kannada and edited about five books and 12 chapters. He is an active life member of professional societies including Nematological Society of India, Indian Phytopathological Society, Society of Mycology & Plant Pathology, National Environmental Science Academy and Institute of Agricultural Technology. Being recognized with the duties of the Editor, Dr. N.G. Ravichandra has been rewarded for the prestigious international journal ‘Research Journal of Plant Pathology’. He is an eminent member of the Indian Phytopathological Society, and the Editor for the popular journal ‘Indian Phytopathology’. Dr. N.G. Ravichandra has participated and presented original papers on various aspects of plant diseases in several national and international conferences. He has undergone advanced training programs sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology & Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India. He has operated research projects funded by the Department of Bio-Technology & Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India as Principal Investigator and Co- Principal Investigator. He was involved in developing eight technologies for the management of root-knot nematodes infecting tomato, brinjal and rice, which have been included in the Package of Practices of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Content:

1. Historical Developments in Nematology
2. Multiple Choice
3. Match the Following
4. True or False
5. Essay Type
6. Some Reference Books
7. Glossary
8. Appendix-I: Standard Sieve Size
9. Appendix-II: Major Journals in Nematology
& Major Nematological Societies
10. Appendix-III: Root-Knot Scoring in Carrot & other Crops
11. Appendix-IV: Lesion Scoring in Banana
12. Appendix V: Conversion Table
13. Appendix VI: Common Names of Major Nematodes

Book Description:
The book covers basic but very comprehensive information on history of agriculture and relationship of Agronomy with other disciplines, tillage practices, nutrient elements for plant growth, weed and their management, irrigation management, crop physiology, crop ecology, integrated farming system and organic farming. A detailed information on history and origin, improved varieties, agronomic practices and plant protection techniques for important field crops viz. cereals, oilseeds, pulses, sugar crops and fiber crops has been given. Also information on cultivation practices for important medicinal, aromatic and spice crops as well as plantation crops along with their uses/medicinal values has been provided. Apart from this, information on dry land agriculture, crop production under special situations and hints for achieving higher yield of field crops are also given in details. This book will be very helpful for B.Sc. Agriculture as well as M.Sc. Agronomy students throughout the country as it covers nerly the entire syllabus for Agronomy courses framed by ICAR.

Authors Details:
Dr. U.S. Walia

Dr U S Walia, Sr. Agronomist-cum-Head (Retd.), Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana has teaching, research and extension experience for about thirty seven years. He handled nine adhoc research projects funded by national and international agencies especially in the field of weed science. His publications include four books, six book chapters, five research bulletins, four extension bulletins, two practical manuals, 350 publications (research and extension) and more than 90 recommendations (as co-worker) have been included in the package of practices for the benefit of the farmers. He has guided 9 M.Sc. and 3 Ph.D. students. His contributions have been recognized through various awards viz. FAI Silver Jubilee Award - 1984 for outstanding Doctoral Research in Fertilizer Usage, fellow as well as Gold Medal of Indian Society of Weed Science during 2004 and 2007 respectively.
Dr. S.S. Walia

Dr S S Walia, is working as Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. He has published 120 research articles, five book chapters and four manuals. Based on his significant contributions in the field of Agronomy, he received P S Deshmukh Young Agronomist award (2005). He is working on farming system and organic farming.

Book Description:
The current book attempts to fill the gap in one of the major subject of land drainage that will have a major impact on production and productivity of irrigated lands. The book Titled `Drainage Engineering: Principles and Practices` deals with the subject of surface and subsurface drainage to reclaim waterlogged salt affected soils. Based on the course curricula as suggested by Deans´ committee constituted by ICAR, the current publication has been divided into 11 Chapters covering all the facets of land drainage as applied to agriculture. Each chapter covers one of the related issues beginning with general introduction to water logging, soil salinity and land drainage in Chapter 1.Surface drainage methods, an essential intervention in monsoon climatic regions and as supplement to the subsurface drainage are included in Chapter 2. Drainage investigations, a precursor to problem diagnosis and to assemble the drainage design parameters are included in Chapter 3. The drainage design procedures such as assessment of drainage depth, spacing and capacity of drains forms the subject matter of Chapter 4. While drainage materials are discussed in Chapter 5, drainage construction procedures and methodologies to monitor and evaluate completed projects are included in Chapter 6. Some of the new drainage techniques such as mole, interceptor, vertical and bio-drainage have been included in Chapter 7 since these can either be applied singly or in integration with horizontal subsurface drainage. Chapters 8-10 deal withreclamation of salt affected soils, acid soils and management of saline water. Eco-friendly reuse and disposal of saline drainage wateralso form the subject matter of discussion of Chapter 10. Cost calculations, socio-economic and environmental issues associated with drainage projects have been included in final chapter 11. Glossary of terms has been added for quick overview of the terms used in the book. Clearly, each and every aspect of surface and subsurface drainage for agricultural lands has been covered in the book.Besides covering the principles of land drainage, field practices have been included making the book a handy tool for specialized training programmes on land drainage. It is believed that the book will find its place in the shelves of students and teachers, field functionaries and libraries of state agricultural universitiesand civil engineering colleges.

Authors Details:
Dr. S.K. Gupta
Dr. S K Gupta, currently, INAE Visiting Professor at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, obtained B. Tech (Agril. Engg.) and Master of Agricultural Engineering from the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and Ph.D. from JNTU, Hyderabad, Telangana. Dr. Gupta is Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Indian National Academy of Engineering and Indian Society of Agricultural Engineering. He has served as Head, Indo-Dutch Network Project, Head, Division of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering and Project Coordinator (AICRP on Management of Salt Affected Soils and Use of Saline Water in Agriculture). After superannuation, Dr. Gupta worked as Emeritus Scientist (ICAR) and INAE Distinguished Professor. Dr. Gupta has been engaged in conducting researches in surface and subsurface drainage for land reclamation, irrigation water management, hydrology of salt affected soils, and use of saline water in agriculture. He has published more than 150 research papers and 15 books. He has been bestowed with Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Award by ICAR. Besides he is recipient of several awards from NAAS, ISAE, IE (India), CBIP and MoWR among other organizations.

Table Content:
Preface
About the Book
About the Author
1. WATER LOGGING – SOIL SALINITY AND DRAINAGE
Soil and Water Related Problems
Irrigation, Drainage and Associated Problems
Water Logging
Brief History and Extent of Water Logging
Impacts of Water Logging
Soil Salinization
Drainage Problems in India
Prevention, Management and Reclamation
Artificial Drainage
Types of Drainage Systems
Realization of Drainage Needs
Global and Indian Scene
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

2. SURFACE DRAINAGE METHODS
Definition
Surface Drainage Requirement and Crops
Factors Affecting Design of Surface Drainage
Design of Surface Drainage Systems
Drainage Coefficient
Empirical Formulae for Collector/Main Drains Design
Drainage Components and Field Practices
Design of Field Drains
Outlet
Construction
Maintenance of Open Drains
Field Assessment of Benefits of Surface Drainage
Non-conventional Drainage Systems
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

3. DRAINAGE INVESTIGATIONS
Introduction
Stages in Drainage Investigations
Reconnaissance Survey
Topographic Survey
Soil and Geological Survey
Photogrammetric Survey
Groundwater Surveys
Groundwater Investigations
Water Transmission Characteristics
Hydraulic Conductivity
Laboratory Methods
Field Methods
Drainable Pore Space
Subsurface Drainage Coefficient
Collation and Application of Data
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

4.DESIGN OF SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Introduction
Layout
Drainage Criteria
Drain Depth
Spacing of Lateral Drains
Design Equations (Steady State)
Selection of Steady State Equation
Unsteady State Equations
Fluctuating Water Table
Recommendations on Drain Spacing
Interceptor Drainage for Sloping Lands
Capacity/Size of Drains
Drainage of Paddy Fields
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

5.DRAINAGE MATERIALS
Introduction
Materials for Drain Pipes
Testing Flexible Pipes
Tests on Fittings
Load on Conduits
Envelopes
Need of an Envelope
Parameters to Assess theNeed of an Envelope
Entrance Head Loss and Resistance
Drain Envelope Design
Criteria for Granular Envelope
Design and Selection of Synthetic Envelope
Tests on Synthetic Envelope Materials
Organic Envelopes
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

6.CONSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION OF SYSTEMS
Introduction
Pre-installation activities
Construction Methods
Manual Construction
Mechanical Installation
Land Drainage for Peat and Muck Soils
Drainage Structures
Maintenance of Pipe Drainage Systems
Inspection and Quality Control
Tender Document
Organizational Set-up
Monitoring and Evaluation
Drain Outflow Method to Evaluate Soil Parameters
Crop Cutting Experiments
Measurement of Sediment Deposits
Water and Salt Balance
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

7.SPECIAL DRAINAGE TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction
Mole Drainage
Mole Drainage: Indian Experiences
Failures and Remedies
Drainage for Seepage Interception
On-farm Ponds for Seepage Interception
Vertical Drainage
Theory of Flow to Drainage Wells
Bio-Drainage
Suitability of Drainage Methods
Integrated Drainage Systems
Special Activities to Improve Drainage Effectiveness
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

8.SALT AFFECTED SOILS:RECLAMATION AND MANAGEMENT
Terminology
Salt Affected Soils
Formation of Salt Affected Soils
Extent and Distribution of Salt Affected Soils
Reclamation of Alkali Soils
Crops and Alkali Tolerance
Determination of Gypsum Requirement (GR)
Alkali tolerance and Crop Selection
The Package (Alkali Lands)
Phyto-remediation of Alkali Lands
Reclamation of Saline Lands
Cropping in Saline Soils under Reclamation
Land Modifications and Planting Management
The Package (Saline Lands)
Reclamation of Saline-Alkali Soils
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

9.RECLAMATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ACID SOILS
Introduction
Definition, Characterization and Formation of Acid Soils
Kinds of Soil Acidity
Extent and Distribution
Causes of Low Productivity in Acid Soils
Management of Acid Soils
Liming
Industrial wastes as Amendments
Engineering and Agronomic Measures
Crop Selection: Acid Tolerant Crops
Special Cases of Acid Soils
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

10.CHARACTERIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SALINE WATER
Introduction
Origin of Salts in Irrigation Water
Extent and Distribution of Saline Water
Chemical Characteristics to Characterize Water Quality
Salinity Hazard: Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Sodium/Alkali Hazard
Toxicity Hazard
Combination of Parameters to Assess Water Quality
Infiltration Problems
Soil Salinization
Water and Salt Balance of the Root Zone
Leaching Requirement
Leaching Fraction and Soil Salinization
Management Strategies for Saline/Alkali Water
Chemical Amendments
Water Quality Guidelines for Irrigation
Disposal of saline Drainage Effluents
Management of Toxic Water
Management of Waste Water
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)

11.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ANDSOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Costs
Investment on Machinery
Benefits
Economic Analysis
Evaluation Indices
Calculation of Indices
Case Studies of Economic Analysis
Comparison of Two Drainage Systems
Cost Recovery
Documenting Indirect Benefits
Environmental Impact Assessment
Farmers’ Participation
Land Drainage: Current Status and Issues
Questions (Theory)
Questions (Objective)
Annexures I - VI
Annexure I:  Bill of Quantities for Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems Construction
Annexure II: Ground Water Balance
Annexure III: Irrigation Water Salinity Limitsfor Selected Crops
Annexure IV: Farmer's Consent /Agreement
Annexure V:MOA for Farmer Drainage Societies (FDS)
Annexure VI: Handing over the Block to Drainage Society
Glossary
References
Answers to Objective Type Questions
Conversion Tables
Subject index

Table Content:

Volume 2:
13. Surface Geophysical14. Borehole Geophysical and Wireline Surveys15. Remote Sensing Techniques16. Water Testing for Grouting17. Water Testing and Permeability (continued)18. Riprap (continued)19. Blast Design (continued)20. Water Control21. Foundation Preparation, Treatment, and Cleanup22. Penetration Testing23. Handling and Transporting24. Care, Retention, and Disposal of Drill Core, Soil, and Rock Samples25. Global Positioning SystemAPPENDICESIndex

Book Description:
The book promotes the study and application of the agro-ecology for developing alternatives to the complex problems of resource depletion, environmental degradation, a narrowing of the agrobiodiversity, consolidation, and industrialization of the food system, climate change, and the loss of farmland.  This book covers  food systems approaches, and seek experiences in an ecofriendly that are on-farm, participatory, change-oriented, and backed by broad-based methodologies for sustainability analysis and evaluation.

The objectives of this book are:

(1) to understand the role sustainable agricultural productivity, and its importance to the sustainable soil management,

(2) to restore the soil health to transforming agriculture for sustainability, and

(3) to understand the matching of management rules in the climatic  perspective.

Author Details:
Dr. R.S. Meena

Book Description:
The book entitled "Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resource'' is a result of National Conference on sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources held during 16-18 March, 2001, at Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar (M.P.) India.Biological diversity is the result of interaction between climate, organisms, topography, parent soil materials, time and heredity. The tropics are the ideal places for such an interaction. Indian region having a geographical area of 339 million hectares, is quite rich in biodiversity with a sizeable percentage of endemic flora and fauna. This richness in biodiversity is due to immense variety of climate and altitudinal conditions coupled with varied ecological habitats. He from the humid tropical Western Ghat to the hot deserts of Rajasthan, from the cold desert of Ladak and the icy mountain of Himalayas to the worm coast of peninsular India. The country is very important Vavilovian center of biodiversity and origin of over 167 important cultivated plant species and some domesticated animals.The present books contains articles by eminent scientists of the country on different aspects related to the subject. It contains up-to-date information about the application of biotechnology to meet the ever increasing demand of food, medicine, crop plants and management of environments. The articles related to Botanic Gardens aims to help quantify the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC) adopted by the convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2002. This will help to reaffirm the commitment of Botanic Gardens to plant conservation, education awareness, implementation of the International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in conservation and the promotion of sustainable development and sustainable living.

Scholars and students of Botany, Ethnobotany, Agriculture, Forestry, Conservation, Ecology and Environment will find this book very useful and informative.

Authors Details:

Dr. T.R. Sahu

Dr. T.R. Sahu is presently a senior Professor of Botany & Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar. He is an executive councilor of the University. He has a long term interest in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Botanic Garden, Environment Ethnobotany and medicinal plants. He is an expert member of State Biodiversity Board of M.P. Dr. Sahu is awardee of Dr. R.K. Samman of M.P. Uccha Skhisha Anusandhan Ayog & Dr. Y.D. Tiagi medal of Indian Association for Angiosperms (IAAT). He is a secto- rial coordinator to center for Indigenous Knowledge on Indian Bioresources (CIKIB). He has successfully guided research work of 25 Ph.D. students and published more than 135 research papers in the journals of National & International repute. He convened several International & National seminars/workshops/Training courses. He has also organized 4 National conferences, 3 refresher courses. He has been associated with most of the academic societies. Dr. Sahu has explored number of floristically unexplored forest remote areas, of almost all remote parts of India. Dr. Sahu has visited France, Mauritius & Sri Lanka, on account of his research activities. He has edited one book entitled “Biodiversity and Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources”. Dr. Sahu has contributed a lot in the maintaining and strengthening the Botanic Garden and to brought it to the International level. This Botanic Garden could become a member of BGCI and it is the only garden in the state, selected for implementation of International Agenda for conservation of RET species. He has been a principal investigator of several major research projects, funded by CSIR, MoEF, IIRS, IIN, NBRI. He is widely traveled person, teaching plant taxonomy for nearly 36 years and engaged in floristic studies since 1969.
Dr. P.K. Sahu

Dr. Pankaj Sahu did his M.Sc., Ph.D. from Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidayalaya, Sagar. He has published more than 20 research papers and participated in a number of conference including International Conference of Indian Botanic Gardens held at NBRI, Lucknow to discuss the National Plan for the development of botanic gardens in India. He is a recipient of Prof. S.B. Saksena, Faculty Medal. His Ph.D. work is on the study of the Floral Diversity of Botanic Gardens.

Table Content:
1.Spectrum of Biodiversity in the Orissa Mangroves, their Sustainable Exploitation  and Germplasm Conservation.
2. Biodiversity Scenario of Western Ghats with particular reference to Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka.
3. Diversity of Grass Flora in India.
4. Value and Exploitation of Indigenous Knowledge related to Biodiversity.
5. Biodiversity at Global and India level with a particular emphasis to Pachmari Biosphere Reserve of M.P. (India)
6. Taxonomy and Conservation of Indian Medicinal Plants.
7. Ecological and Biological Diversity of the Floral Element in the proposed Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve India.
8. Propagation Techniques for Medicinal Plants used in common ailments.
9. Role of NBRI Botanic Garden towards Conservation, Education and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Diversity.
10. Medicinal Plants used in treatment of Indigestion in Raigarh District of Chhattishgarh.
11. Present Status of Higher Plant Diversity of Ralamandal Sanctuary, Indore.
12. Afforestation of Coastal Mangrove Vegetation – Need for Selection of Species and Sustenance of Bio-Diversity
13. Study of Systme Transfer Function of a Grassland Community.
14. Utility of Training Programme in Commercial Cultivation and Awareness of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
15. Mangroves of Mahanadi Delta – Past, Present and Prospects for Future.
16. Impact of Pollution on Fruits and Seeds of some Road Side Trees – A Case Study for Bio-Diversity.
17. Genetic Variability in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).
18. Floristic Diversity of Haryana – An assessment of Threatened Plants for Conservation.
19. Woody Legumes of Ratlam District M.P.
20. Contributions of University Botanic Gardens to the implementation of the Convention on Biodiversity.
21. Diversity in natural occurrence of Wheat Diseases of Sagar Region.
22. Crop Modelling to sustain better crop harvest out of fluctuating Climate Conditions of Sagar Region of Madhya Pradesh.
23. Mycorrhiza in Sustainable Agriculture.
24. Effect of different sources of Nutrients on growth of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)
25. Grain yield and chemical properties of soil as affected by Soyabeen (Glycine max) Genotypes and Fertility Levels.
26. Medicinal utility of Botanic Garden’s Weeds : A Case Study of Sagar University Botanic Garden.
27. Biodiversity Conservation : Different Approaches.
28. Traditional practices in Bastar cause threat to Biodiversity Conservation.
29. Role of University Botanic Gardens in context to BGCI, CBD : A Case Study of Botanic Garden of Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar.
30. Strategies for sustainable utilization of Biological Resource in the Noradehi Wild Life Sanctuary of Sagar (Madhya Pradesh).

Book Description:
This presentation of the intricacies and delicacies of statistics in a lucid style is an ample evidence of the real grasp of the subject by the experienced authors. This approach to the subject matter will be of great utility not only for an academic exercise but for meaningful and purposive application of statistical tools for research and decision making.

Authors Details:

• A.K. Bohra
• B.S. Rajpurohit

Table Content:
1. Introduction
2. Sampling of Attributes (Significance Tests of Attributes)
3. Sampling of Variables: Large (Significance Tests for Variables  Large)
4. Sampling of Variables: Small (Significance Tests for Variables Small)
Index
Bibliography

Book Description:
The book is the outcome of comprehensive research on “Capability Poverty: An Assessment and Establishing its Relationship with Income Poverty” funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. This book presents the current position pertaining to human capability in Tonk district of Rajasthan disaggregated by gender and place of residence. The main objective of the present study is to undertake a situation analysis of the variables of capability poverty. The three main variables employed in the study to measure capability poverty cover substantial ground of social sector. The proportion of underweight children indicates the state of health and nutrition for the population as a whole. Access to reproductive health and general services has been provided by the variable of unattended births. Female adult illiteracy has been taken to assess basic educational attainment plus information on gender inequality.

Authors Details:
Dr. R.K. Jain
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Jain has a doctoral degree in Economic Administration and Financial Management from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He possesses a vast experience of teaching to students of undergraduate and postgraduate level in various Government colleges. He has extensive research experience and published research papers in reputed journal of National level. He has participated and presented papers in many national level seminar. He has also worked on the research project “Human Deprivation: Measurement and Analysis” funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and also guiding research at M.Phil. and Ph. D. level. At present he is working as a Lecturer in Government College.
Dr. B. Jain
Dr. Bharti Jain obtained her B.Sc. Home Science and M.Sc. Honours Foods and Nutrition from College of Home Science, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. She did her Ph.D from Banasthali Vidhyapith (Rajasthan), an institution of National eminence with deemed to be University Status and worked there for eight years as a lecturer in the department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Home science. For the present she is working as a Reader in the P.G. Department of Foods and Nutrition, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer. She has been teaching Advanced Human Nutrition, Food Science, Clinical and Community Nutrition to post Graduates for more then 21 Years. During her long career she actively participated and presented papers at workshops and seminars on Nutrition. Dr. Jain has published a book entitled Fluorosis. A Study and many Research Papers in the journal of National and International reputes. She is also working as a Principal Investigator of Major Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and guiding Research at Post Graduate, M. Phil and Ph.D. level.

Table Content:
I. Introduction: Capability Poverty and Human Development
II. Objectives and Methodology of the study
III. Results — 1. Underweight children and their Determinants
2. Reproductive Health and its Measures
3. Female Adult illiteracy
4. Capability Poverty Measures
5. Relationship between Income poverty and Capability poverty
IV. Eradication of Capability Poverty : A Critical EvaluationBibliography.

Book Description:
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the evaluation of the effects likely to arise from a major project or activity significant affecting the Envioronment. With the enactment of Environment Protection Act 1986 and more recently EIA notification 1994, most development projects have to compulsory undergo Environment Impact Assessment. Present book fills a gap and provides much needed basic information on all aspects of EIA and also addresses itself to the development of a tool to provide scientific inputs to the process of EIA of Industrial projects as a decision making tool through the development and computerization of methods for impact identification, prediction, evaluation and mitigation. The book presents extensive literature survey including the practices followed all over the world.The book is a most valuable guide for the students and teachers of Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental consultants, NGOs, Industries, Government Departments and all those concerned with EIA in any way.

Authers Details:

• Dr. V.S. Kulkarni

• Dr. S.N. Kaul

• Dr. R.K. Trivedy

Dr. R.K. Trivedy(b 21-6-1957) is Reader and in-charge, Department of Pollution Studies, Y.C. College of Science, Karad, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He did his M.Sc. in Botany from Banaras Hindu University in 1976 and Ph.D. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1980. He has taught the subject Environmental Pollution in B.Sc. (Pollution Studies) and M.Sc. (Pollution Studies) courses and has guided research at M.Sc. (partly by research), M.Phil. and Ph.D. level, Dr.Trivedy has 26 years of research experience in the field of fresh-water ecology, aquatic weed ecology and management, biomonitoring of water pollution and waste-water treatment. He has done pioneering work in India in utilization of water hyacinth for sewage and industrial waste treatment and he is a member of International specialists group in this field. He is a member of National panel of trained Assessors, NAAC, Bangalore. Dr.Trivedy has been Principal investigator of several research projects sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, University Grants Commission, India and National River Action Plan. He has organized many National and International Conferences and Training Programmes. He has published over 100 research papers in reputed National and International journals and books. He has authored/edited 27 books and is the editor of Environmental Directory of India. He has been editing the prestigious international journal – Pollution Research since 1982 and is also editor of Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, and another quarterly journal Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Dr.Trivedy has lectured in various Universities in India and Abroad. He is member of several prestigious committees in various states. He is a winner of Several Awards. Dr.Trivedy has visited Australia, Nepal, Singapore, Portugal, Spain, France, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Mauritius.

Table Content:
1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Concept of EIA, 1.2. Hierachy in EIA, 1.3. Major issues in EIA, 1.4. Scope for use of Computers in EIA, 1.5. Scope of Current Research
2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Evolution of EIA Worldwide, 2.2. Evolution of EIA in India, 2.3. Classification of Environmental Impacts, 2.4. Project Screening/ Methodology for Screening of Projects/ Project Screening criteria in India, 2.5. Methodology of Site Selection, 2.6. EIA Methodologies/Introduction/Review of EIA Methodologies/ Checklists /Matrices/Networks /Overlays/Adaptive Environmental Assessment and Management (AEAM) /Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), 2.7  Computer Aided EIA, 2.8  Impact Quantifi-cation Techniques, 2.9  Mathematical Models for EIA/Concept/Air Quality Models/Water Quality Models/Noise Prediction Models, 2.10 Indicators of Biological and Socio-economic Environment, 2.11 Environmental Indices, 2.12 Enlarged Scope of EIA of Industrial Projects, 2.13 Conclusion
3. EIA-AID : A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR COMPUTER AIDED EIA3.1 Package Organization, 3.2 Screening of Projects, 3.3 Ranking of Site Alternatives, 3.4 Impact Identification, 3.5 Prediction of Impacts/Prediction of Impacts on Air Quality/Problem Identification / Theoretical Background/Mathematical Formulations/Computational Representation/Prediction of Impacts on Water Quality /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations/ Computational Representation/ Prediction of Impacts on Noise /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations /Computational Representation/Biological Environment/Socio-Economic Environment, 3.6 Impact Evaluation, 3.7 Sensitivity Analysis in Impact Evaluation, 3.8 Design of Green Belt
4. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

Book Description:
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the evaluation of the effects likely to arise from a major project or activity significant affecting the Envioronment. With the enactment of Environment Protection Act 1986 and more recently EIA notification 1994, most development projects have to compulsory undergo Environment Impact Assessment. Present book fills a gap and provides much needed basic information on all aspects of EIA and also addresses itself to the development of a tool to provide scientific inputs to the process of EIA of Industrial projects as a decision making tool through the development and computerization of methods for impact identification, prediction, evaluation and mitigation. The book presents extensive literature survey including the practices followed all over the world.

The book is a most valuable guide for the students and teachers of Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental consultants, NGOs, Industries, Government Departments and all those concerned with EIA in any way.

Authors Details:

• V.S. Kulkarni

• S.N. Kaul

• R.K. Trivedy

Dr. R.K. Trivedy(b 21-6-1957) is Reader and in-charge, Department of Pollution Studies, Y.C. College of Science, Karad, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He did his M.Sc. in Botany from Banaras Hindu University in 1976 and Ph.D. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1980. He has taught the subject Environmental Pollution in B.Sc. (Pollution Studies) and M.Sc. (Pollution Studies) courses and has guided research at M.Sc. (partly by research), M.Phil. and Ph.D. level, Dr.Trivedy has 26 years of research experience in the field of fresh-water ecology, aquatic weed ecology and management, biomonitoring of water pollution and waste-water treatment. He has done pioneering work in India in utilization of water hyacinth for sewage and industrial waste treatment and he is a member of International specialists group in this field. He is a member of National panel of trained Assessors, NAAC, Bangalore. Dr.Trivedy has been Principal investigator of several research projects sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, University Grants Commission, India and National River Action Plan. He has organized many National and International Conferences and Training Programmes. He has published over 100 research papers in reputed National and International journals and books. He has authored/edited 27 books and is the editor of Environmental Directory of India. He has been editing the prestigious international journal – Pollution Research since 1982 and is also editor of Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, and another quarterly journal Ecology, Environment and Conservation. Dr.Trivedy has lectured in various Universities in India and Abroad. He is member of several prestigious committees in various states. He is a winner of Several Awards. Dr.Trivedy has visited Australia, Nepal, Singapore, Portugal, Spain, France, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Mauritius.

Table Content:
1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Concept of EIA, 1.2. Hierachy in EIA, 1.3. Major issues in EIA, 1.4. Scope for use of Computers in EIA, 1.5. Scope of Current Research
2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Evolution of EIA Worldwide, 2.2. Evolution of EIA in India, 2.3. Classification of Environmental Impacts, 2.4. Project Screening/ Methodology for Screening of Projects/ Project Screening criteria in India, 2.5. Methodology of Site Selection, 2.6. EIA Methodologies/Introduction/Review of EIA Methodologies/ Checklists /Matrices/Networks /Overlays/Adaptive Environmental Assessment and Management (AEAM) /Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), 2.7  Computer Aided EIA, 2.8  Impact Quantifi-cation Techniques, 2.9  Mathematical Models for EIA/Concept/Air Quality Models/Water Quality Models/Noise Prediction Models, 2.10 Indicators of Biological and Socio-economic Environment, 2.11 Environmental Indices, 2.12 Enlarged Scope of EIA of Industrial Projects, 2.13 Conclusion
3. EIA-AID : A SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR COMPUTER AIDED EIA3.1 Package Organization, 3.2 Screening of Projects, 3.3 Ranking of Site Alternatives, 3.4 Impact Identification, 3.5 Prediction of Impacts/Prediction of Impacts on Air Quality/Problem Identification / Theoretical Background/Mathematical Formulations/Computational Representation/Prediction of Impacts on Water Quality /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations/ Computational Representation/ Prediction of Impacts on Noise /Problem Identification/Theoretical Background /Mathematical Formulations /Computational Representation/Biological Environment/Socio-Economic Environment, 3.6 Impact Evaluation, 3.7 Sensitivity Analysis in Impact Evaluation, 3.8 Design of Green Belt
4. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

Book Description:
This manual is aimed at the laboratory technicians. While the manual primarily deals with soil testing, a number of important plant tests are presented, since they may complement the soil tests and are frequently needed for soil fertility and plant nutrition studies. Similarly, due emphasis is given to physical properties describing the tests routinely done along with chemical analysis. The importance of proper soil and plant sampling is highlighted. Guidelines of sample collection, processing, and storage are provided. Laboratory organization and safety aspects are presented. Also included are appendices containing information on related practiced aspects like abbreviations, conversion factors, atomic weights, solution concentrations, pH effect on soil conditions, summarized soil test methodologies, plant sampling guides, criteria for interpreting soil and plant analysis data, soil salinity, and boron toxicity interpretations.

Authers Details:

• J. Ryan

• G. Estefan

• A. Rashid

Table Content:
1. Introduction;

2. Soil and Plant Sampling, and Processing — 

2.1 Soil;

2.2 Plant;

3. Laboratory Facilities, Quality Control & Data Handling —

3.1 Laboratory Organization;

3.2 Lab-ortory Safety;

3.3 Quality Control and Standardization Procedures;

3.4 Data Processing;

4. Soil Physical Analysis  —

4.1 Soil Moisture Content;

4.2 Particle Size Distribution;

4.3 Saturated Paste;

4.4 Field Capacity Moisture and Permanent Wilting Point;

5. Soil Chemical Analysis  —

5.1 pH;

5.2 Electrical Conductivity;

5.3 Calcium Carbonate;

5.4 Organic Matter;

5.5 Cation Exchange Capacity;

5.6 Gypsum;

6. Soil Nutrients Sodium & Anion Analysis—

6.1 Nitrogen;

6.2 Phosphorus;

6.3 Potassium;

6.4 Sodium;

6.5 Calcium and Magnesium;

6.6 Carbonate and Bicarbonate;

6.7 Chloride;

6.8 Sulfate;

6.9 Boron;

6.10 Micro nutrient Cations;

7. Plant Analysis—

7.1 Nitrogen;

7.2 Phosphorus;

7.3 Macro- & Micro-nutrients by Dry Ashing;

7.4 Boron;

7.5 Micronutrients analysis by Wet Digestion;

7.6  Ferrous Analysis in Fresh Plant Tissue;

8. References

9. Supplementary Reading;

Appendix 1. Abbreviations;

Appendix 2. Conversion Factors for SI and Non-SI Units;

Appendix 3. Symbols, Atomic Number and Atomic Weights of Elements;

Appendix 4. Solution Concentrations;

Appendix 5. Some Useful Relationships;

Appendix 6. Concentration, Normality, and Amount of Concentrated Acids and Bases to Make 1-L of 1 N Solution;

Appendix 7. Soil pH Levels and Associated Conditions;

Appendix 8. Summarized Soil Test Methods for Fertility Evaluation of Alkaline Soils;

Appendix 9. Generalized Guidelines for Interpretation of Soil Analysis Data;

Appendix 10. Suggested Plant Tissue Sampling Procedures for Selected Dryland Crops;

Appendix 11. Generalized Interpretation of Cereal Tissue Analysis Data;

Appendix 12. Classification Criteria for Salt-Affected Soils;

Appendix 13. Soil Salinity Classification;

Appendix 14. Relative Salt-Tolerance Limits of Crops;

Appendix 15. Relative Tolerance of Species to Boron Toxicity;

Appendix 16. Mesh Sizes of Standard Wire Sieves;

Appendix 17. Equivalent Weights.

Authors Details:
V.K. Sharma
O.P. Harkut

Book Description:
This book have been so organized to cater to the needs of the research scholars and students of Engineering, Commerce, Economics, BBA and MBA, Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Environmental Science and the many, who are required to learn the subject and to apply its techniques and methods in their sphere of work. The questions and problems have all been solved in a very simple, easy and comprehensive manner to suit the readers’ requirements. Wherever possible real world data, particularly from biology, industrial, agricultural and census data, etc have been taken in explaining various statistical techniques.

Authors Details:

Dr. P.K. Mohanty
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty is now working as Director, Flood Control & Drainage in Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha. He graduated in Civil Engineering from Regional Engineering College (Now NIT), Rourkela in the year 1982. He acquired Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing from IIRS, Dehradun in 1987 and obtained PhD from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar in 2013. He has more than 32 years of experience in Water Resources sector, which includes 8 years in disaster management. He has authored a book on Biostatistics, which is an approved text book in many Universities in Odisha and outside the State as well. He had completed Executive Management course in Utah State University, USA in 1990 and visited countries like, Germany, France and Hongkong. He is a member in the course curriculum committee of AICTE. He teaches Statistics and Quantitative Techniques to the students of Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Forestry, BBA and MBA, as Gust Faculty in various Engineering and Management Institutions in Odisha. He has published about 7 papers in reputed International Journals with high impact factors on optimization approaches in food security.

Dr. S.K. Patel
Dr. Saroj Kumar Patel is now working as Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department of National institute of Technology, Rourkela. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela in the year 1985. Initially he served with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput Division, Sunabeda. He obtained M.Tech degree from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 1. Chennai and Ph.D. degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has 5 years of industrial experience and 25 years of teaching and research experience. His areas of research include operations management, optimization, industrial engineering and quality assurance. He has published research papers around 50 international journals and 50 conference proceedings. He is also a co-author in the book “S.N.Alam, S.Islam and S.K.Patel, Advanced Guide to MATLAB: Practical Examples in Science and Engineering, IK International Publishing House, New Delhi, 2015”

Book Description:
Interest Rates, Prices, and the Economy presents a new approach to macroeconomics that is both rigorous and accessible. Instructors who use Thinking about Interest Rates, Prices, and the Economy, which is based on many years of teaching experience, will be able to ensure that their students derive maximum value from Interest Rates, Prices, and the Economy. The author has found that students enjoy this style of teaching and that it produces graduates who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about economic theory and its applications.

Author Details:
J. Mushin

Table Content:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Nature of Macroeconomic Issues
2 Determinants and Significance of Aggregate Demand
3 The IS Line: Income, Interest Rates, and the   Goods Market
4 The Money Supply and its Determinants
5 The LM Line: Income, Interest Rates, and   the Money Market
6 The Interaction of the Goods Market and the   Money Market
7 Digression on Pre-Keynesian Economic Theory
8 The Role of the Price Level in Aggregate Demand and Supply
9 Inflation: Causes, Effects, Policy
10 Unemployment: Causes, Effects, Policy
11 Exchange Rates and International Payments
12 The BP Line: Income, Interest Rates, and the Currency Market
13 The Complete Model
14 Conclusions: Overview of Macroeconomic Theory
 Glossary
 Notation
 Answers

Book Description:
Rainwater Management: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive treatise on water management based on water harvesting techniques for management of storage water for irrigation purpose & irrigation water management. This book, primarily designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of agricultural engineering, agricultural and soil & water engineering, research scholars, professionals and policy planners associated with rainwater management, dryland farming and irrigation water management. It covers major topics on water harvesting and design of water harvesting structures and recycling of harvested rainwater aspects. Entire content has been divided into the 22 chapters with solved examples and case studies.
A sincere attempt has been made to compile and present the text in quickly understandable term, well drawn diagrams, understanding the rainwater management and livelihood security aspects of dryland and irrigated farmers. This book could be a text book for undergraduate and postgraduate students, a reference tool for professional and good teaching material for teachers in the field of rainwater management and irrigation management under dryland ecosystem and also for the scientists working in the field of rainwater and Irrigation water management 

Authors Details:
Dr. M.L. Jat
Dr. M.L. Jat was born into an agriculture family on January 1st, 1958 in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan state, India. Graduating from CTAE, Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He Obtained M.E. (Ag.) in Irrigation Water Management from RAU, Bikaner. Presently Dr. Jat is working as Associate Professor (SWE) in AICRP on Dryland Agriculture at DFRS, Arjia, Bhilwara, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan). The author has vast experience in the field of prediction of drought and its management, ground water also in rainwater management while working in AICRP on dryland agriculture and agrometeorology. He has received Outstanding Book Awards in 2008 from Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers for his book on “Groundwater Hydrology”.
Dr. O.P. Gill
Dr. Om Prakash Gill, obtained his Ph.D. from RAU, Bikaner in 1992. He took over the additional charge as the Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur 2012 to 2015. He has 38 years experience in teaching, research, extension, administration and shouldered many additional responsibilities. He has contributed significantly in specialized areas like Integrated Farming System; Agromet Advisory Services; Climate Change; Organic Farming; Micro Irrigation and Weed Management. The technologies developed by him to achieve sustainable increase in productivity and minimization of pre and post harvest losses due to pests and weeds cover crops like groundnut, onion, radish, isabgol, pearl miller, wheat, mustard, chickpea, etc. He has published 42 research papers in different international and national journals, more than 300 popular articles in different periodicals and publications, three edited books and delivered more than 120 radio and TV talks.
Dr. B.S. Deora
Dr. B.S. Deora, obtained his Ph.D. (SWC Engg.) MPUAT, Udaipur presently working, Professor at Centre for Natural Resources Management, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar, Gujarat(India). He for the last 32 years is actively involved in teaching, research & development, extension and techno-administration. He gave 9 scientific recommendations, published 86 international/national publications/articles and reports; 5 book chapters, 2 books delivered 10 T.V. and 4 Radio programmes to his credit. He also has been a member of the Governing Board, the Academic Councils, various selections committees and panel of examiners of several organizations/universities; and Chairman/Member of more than 140 scientific/administrative committees.
Dr. Vivek Kumar
Dr. Vivek Kumar working as Microbiologist, Microbiology Section, Department of Soil and Water Research, Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs & Fish Resources, State of Kuwait. He has obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in Microbiology from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India. He has been recipient of "Young Scientist Award" in Agricultural Microbiology, awarded by Association of Microbiologists of India. He has presented his research findings in several national conferences and visited Germany twice to present his research papers in international conferences. Dr. Kumar has published 40 research papers in the journal of international repute, two review articles, contributed chapters in four books, and articles on transfer of technology and guided number of research students in their M.Sc. dissertation. He has more than 14 years of experience and currently involved in the capacity building of Kuwaiti Nationals in basic and applied microbiology by lectures/practical trainings and classes on agricultural and soil microbiology. His field of research is plant-microbe-interaction, biocontrol, bioremediation and environmental microbiology. He is reviewer of many International Biological Sciences journals and also Associate Editor of "International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences". In Kuwait, he has been credited along with his colleagues to report first time in world the “Pink Rot Inflorescence” disease of date palm caused by Serratia marcescens. 

Table Content:
1. Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Water resources1.3 Need for rainwater management1.4 Managing Competing Demands1.5 Basic Principles of Rainwater Management1.6 National Water Policy1.7 Guidelines for Management and Assessment1.8 Assessment and Management of Environmental Impacts1.9 National Commission for Integrated Water SourceDevelopment PlanExercisesReferences
2. Precipitation2.1 Introduction2.2 Hydrological Cycle2.3 Different Forms of Precipitation2.4 Types of Precipitation2.5 Monsoons2.6 Measurement of Point Precipitation2.7 Analysis of Precipitation2.8 Precipitation Gauge Network2.9 Precipitation Analysis and its PresentationExercisesReferences
3. Rainfall and Water Balance Analysis3.1 Introduction3.2 Different Types of Statistical Distributions3.3 Return Period or Recurrence Interval3.4 Testing the Goodness of the Fit of the Statistical Distribution3.5 A Case Study3.6 Markov Chain Model3.7 Types of Markov Chains3.8 Utility3.9 To Fit the Markov Model and to Test the Goodness of Fit3.10 Water Balance AnalysisExercisesReferences
4. Drought Indices4.1 Introduction4.2 Definitions of Drought4.3 Classification of Droughts4.4 Difference between Aridity and Drought4.5 Climate Change and Drought4.6 Reasons of Drought4.7 Drought Indices4.8 Drought Indices in India4.9 Suitability of Drought Indices for Different Regions4.10 Drought Monitoring Indices4.11 Declaration of Drought by State Government4.12 Prediction of Drought4.13 Drought Management StrategiesExercisesReferences
5. Climate, Weather Forecasting and Agro-advisory Services5.1 Introduction5.2 Classification of Atmosphere5.3 Meteorological Elements and Hours of Observation5.4 Classification of Surface Observatories5.5 Weather Abnormalities5.6 Weather Forecasting5.7 Indigenous Techniques of Weather Forecasting5.8 Weather Forecasting Organisations5.9 Weather Elements and Time Factor5.10 Modern Weather Prediction5.11 Preparation of a Weather Outlook for the Farmers5.12 Agroadvisory Services5.13 Operational Forecasts5.14 Methods of Weather Forecasting5.15 Weather ModificationExercisesReferences
6. In-situ Rainwater Management6.1 Introduction6.2 Factors affecting rainwater management6.3 Some Definitions6.4 Raindrop Characteristics6.5 Basic Principles for In-situ Rainwater Management6.6 Building In-situ Soil Moisture6.7 Agronomic measuresExercisesReferences
7. Ex-situ Rainwater Management7.1 Introduction7.2 Need of Water Harvesting7.3 State Sponsored People’s Cooperatives7.4 Principle of Ex-situ Rainwater Management7.5 Water Harvesting7.6 Increasing Productivity of Stored Water - A Case Study7.7 Water Harvesting and Recycling7.8 Design of Water Harvesting SystemExercisesReferences
8. Water Harvesting-cum-Artificial Groundwater Recharge8.1 Introduction8.2 Traditional Rainwater Harvesting Systems8.3 Classification of Water Harvesting Techniques8.4 Water Harvesting Techniques in Arid and Semi-arid Areas8.5 Traditional Water Harvesting Systems8.6 Artificial Recharge Techniques8.7 Increased Runoff8.8 Conservation StrategiesExercisesReferences
9. Design of Water Harvesting Structures9.1 Introduction9.2 Rainwater Harvesting Structures9.3 Estimation of Groundwater RechargeExercisesReferences
10. Water Losses and Control10.1 Introduction10.2 Different Forms of Water Losses10.3 Interception Loss10.4 Evaporation10.5 Transpiration10.6 Evapotranspiration10.7 Depression Storage10.8 Watershed Leakage10.9 InfiltrationExercisesReferences
11. Efficient Crop Planning11.1 Introduction11.2 Crop Planning11.3 Drought Management Strategies11.4 Crop Planning under Aberrant Weather Situations11.5 Crop Planning Based on Onset of MonsoonExercisesReferences
12. Water Lifting Devices12.1 Introduction12.2 Human Power Operated12.3 Animal Power Operated12.4 Mechanical Power Operated12.5 The Hydraulic RamExercisesReferences
13. Measurement of Irrigation Water & ConveyanceStructures13.1 Introduction13.2 Units of Measurement13.3 Techniques of Water Measurement13.4 Farm Irrigation Distribution System13.5 Erosion Controlling Structures in Channel13.6 Water Control and Diversion Structures13.7 Channel Crossing Structures13.8 Underground Pipeline SystemExercisesReferences
14. Soil Plant Water14.1 Introduction14.2 Soils14.3 Root Zone Soil-water14.4 Soil Water Retention14.5 Dynamics of Field-water14.6 Plant-water Relationships14.7 Water Movement in Soil-Plant-Atmosphere SystemExercisesReferences
15. Water Requirement Estimation for Crops15.1 Introduction15.2 Important Definitions15.3 Direct Measurement of Evapotranspiration15.4 Estimating Evapotranspiration from Evaporation Data15.5 Estimating Evaportanspiration from Climatological DataExercisesReferences
16. Irrigation Scheduling16.1 Introduction16.2 Water Needs of Crop16.3 Determination of Critical Periods of Water Need16.4 Criteria for Irrigation Scheduling16.5 Combination Approach16.6 Frequency and Interval of IrrigationExercisesReferences
17. Planning Operation of Water Recycling System17.1 Introduction17.2 Need for Planning of Operation17.3 Causes of Poor Operation of Water Recycling System17.4 Important Terminology Pertaining to Community or Large Water Harvesting System17.5 Dynamics of Water Harvesting Structures17.6 Main Objectives of Operation and Criteria of Good Performance17.7 Planning Operation of Recycling System17.8 Measures to Match Supply and Demand17.9 Water Delivery System17.10 Monitoring the Operation17.11 Maintenance17.12 Assessment of Water Charges17.13 Canal Outlets17.14 Scheduling of Delivery17.15 Farmer's ParticipationExercisesReferences
18. Water Recycling18.1 Introduction18.2 Effects of Life Saving Irrigation18.3 Methods of Irrigation18.4. Miroirrigation18.5 Some Emerging Concepts and Innovations18.6 Qualities of Irrigation Water18.7 Multiple uses of harvested rainwaterExercisesReferences
19. Recycling of Industrial Effluents19.1 Introduction19.2 Historic Perspective19.3 Need for reuse of Industrial Effluents19.4 Environmental Impacts of Industrial Uses of Water19.5 Characteristics of Different Industrial Effluents19.6 Effluent Utilization19.7 Remediation techniques19.7 Planning for Reuse of Wastewater19.8 Measures for Conservation in Industries19.9 Strategies for Conservation19.10 Strategies for Recycling Industrial Effluents inAgricultureExercisesReferences
20. Water Recycling in Salty Lands20.1 Introduction20.2 Salt Affected Soils20.3 Classification of Salt Affected Soils20.4 Quality of Irrigation Waters20.5 Reclamation of Salt Affected SoilsExercisesReferences
21. Drainage of Agricultural Lands21.1 Introduction21.2 Reasons of Waterlogging21.3 Drainage System21.4 Subsurface Drainage SystemExercisesReferences
22. Watershed Management22.1 Introduction22.2 Causes of Watershed Deterioration22.3 Concepts of Watershed22.4 Watershed Characteristics22.5 Objectives of Watershed Management22.6 Principles of Watershed Management22.7 Monitoring and Evaluation22.8 Indicators for Evaluation22.9 A Case StudyExercisesReferences
Appendices
Subject Index