Physio-Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Vegetable Crops

M.K. Rana (Author)

9788119254484

Paperback / softback, published 14 October 2011

610 pages
23.5 x 19.1 x 3.2 cm, 1.35 kg

This book aims to provide comprehensive information on the nutritional significance of vegetables in the realms of human nutrition, physiology, post-harvest technology, biochemistry, and biotechnology. It serves as a single source for all relevant details. The book offers precise and concise information about the physio-biochemical and biotechnological aspects of vegetable crops, including their resistance to diseases and herbicides, tolerance to drought and salinity, and the physical attributes of quality, such as shape, size, texture, color, tenderness, and more. In addition, it provides solutions to common problems faced by students, scientists, growers, and the trade.

The information in this book is grounded in scientific records and research conducted by experts in various institutes. The book has been designed for postgraduate and postdoctoral students, aiming to enhance their understanding and knowledge of the subject matter. Furthermore, it may be useful to others who seek to expand their expertise in the field of physio-biochemistry and biotechnology of vegetable crops and wish to derive greater benefits from these crops.

• 1. Cell structure and its components/Champa Rani, Sunaina Chawla, Vinita Arora and M.K. Rana.
• 2. Reproduction/Sunaina Chawla, Vinita Arora, Champa Rani and M.K. Rana.
• 3. Photosynthesis/Champa Rani, Sunaina Chawla and M.K. Rana.
• 4. Respiration/Sunaina Chawla, Champa Rani and M.K. Rana.
• 5. Photoperiodism: a physiological and molecular concept/A. Hemantaranjan and Anjali Bharti.
• 6. Role of photoperiodism and vernalization in flowering/Saleem Siddiqui and Nidhi.
• 7. Physiology of fruit setting and development/Sunita Sheokand, Chandan Kumar Gupta and Saleem Siddiqui.
• 8. Physiological disorders of vegetable crops/M.K. Rana, Champa Rani and P.K. Sharma.
• 9. Biochemistry and genetic manipulation of fruit ripening/Sarla Malhotra and Veena Jain.
• 10. Physiology of dormancy and seed germination/Champa Rani, M.K. Rana and Renu Munjal.
• 11. Plant growth regulators in vegetables production/Champa Rani, Renu Munjal and M.K. Rana.
• 12. Soil-plant-water relationships/R.K. Pannu and Renu Munjal.
• 13. Quantification of soil and plant water status/K.D. Sharma and Ashok Kumar.
• 14. Concepts and management of drought in vegetable crops/M.K. Rana.
• 15. Abiotic stress tolerance in vegetable crops/S. Vincent and H. Vijayaragavan.
• 16. Growth and yield analysis of plants/K.D. Sharma and M.K. Raina.
• 17. Quality and factors affecting quality of vegetables/M.K. Rana, Sonia Sood and Ruchi Sood.
• 18. Estimation of quality parameters in vegetables/Shashi Madan, M.K. Rana and Renu Munjal.
• 19. Management of post harvest losses in vegetables/M.K. Rana, Sonia Sood and Ruchi Sood.
• 20. Preservation of vegetables through fermentation/Leela Wati, Kushal Raj and P. Rani.
• 21. Plant tissue culture: fundamentals and applications/Neelam R. Yadav and Ram C. Yadav.
• 22. Transgenic approaches for the improvement of vegetable crops/Neelam R. Yadav, Ram C. Yadav, R.K. Jain and V.K. Chowdhury.
• 23. Intellectual property rights/Ram C. Yadav and Neelam R. Yadav