K.V.Peter - Böcker

The book comprises 17 chapters, each focusing on various aspects of agriculture. Specifically, it covers space-saving techniques, the optimization of fertigation efficiency, and the use of mulching, integrated pest, disease, and nutrient management (IPDNM). Additionally, the book delves into the engineering aspects of various structures, such as net houses, poly houses, rain shelters, poly tunnels, and the utilization of plastics in horticulture. Moreover, it discusses the use of cold chains for storage and marketing, as well as hydroponics and aeroponics. The text has not been modified in any way, and all citations, references, and in-line citations remain unchanged. No numbers have been altered.

Tuber and root crops constitute the third most important group of food crops globally, providing sustenance for nearly one-fifth of the worlds population. Given the pressing issue of a burgeoning population and limited resources such as land and water, tuber and root crops are well-positioned to meet the countrys future food requirements. These crops exhibit high biological efficiency and possess considerable production potential per unit area per unit time. Tuber and root crops have long been recognized as natures energy bank and famine savior.This book has been written to provide an updated and comprehensive account of tuber and root crops, particularly in the Indian context. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history, biodiversity, geographical distribution, botany, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical values, new varieties, production technologies, integrated pest management strategies, starches, post-harvest technologies, and value-added products, as well as bio-processing, biotechnology, and ITK. The book also discusses the future prospects of tuber and root crops. The various aspects of cassava, sweet potato, elephant foot yam, taro, yams, coleus, yam bean, and arrowroot are elucidated in 17 chapters and appendices. This book will be of great use to policy makers, scientists, postgraduate and undergraduate students, and officials involved in tuber and root crops research, development, and extension.

The third most important group of food crops, after cereals and pulses, consists of tuber and root crops, which provide sustenance for approximately one-fifth of the global population. Given the growing population and limited resources such as land and water, it is crucial that tuber and root crops play a significant role in meeting the countrys future food requirements. These crops exhibit a high level of biological efficiency and have great potential for production in terms of both area and time.Tuber and root crops have been revered since ancient times as a source of energy and a means of surviving famines. This book has been written to provide an up-to-date overview of tuber and root crops in the Indian context, including information on their history, biodiversity, geographical distribution, botany, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties, new varieties, production technologies, integrated pest management strategies, starches, post-harvest technologies, and value-added products. The book also covers topics such as bioprocessing, biotechnology, ITK, and future prospects.The book provides comprehensive coverage of various tuber and root crops, including cassava, sweet potato, elephant foot yam, taro, yams, coleus, yam bean, and arrowroot. It will be an invaluable resource for policy makers, scientists, postgraduate and undergraduate students, and officials involved in tuber and root crop research, development, and extension.

The book in question comprises 17 chapters that focus on maximizing the efficiency of fertigation, space-saving techniques, mulching, integrated pest, disease, and nutrient management (IPDNM), as well as engineering aspects of various structures, such as net houses, poly houses, rain shelters, poly tunnels, the use of plastics in horticulture, and cold chains for storage and marketing. The text also delves into hydroponics and aeroponics.