Plant Science for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development

by U N Bhale, V S Sawant

ISBN: 9789383048434
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 9495.00
Biblio : xii+265p.,col.,plts.,tabls., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. U.N. Bhale presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Arts, Science and Commerce College, Naldurg (MS).<br/> V.S. Sawant is Associate Professor and Head, Department of Botany, Arts, Science and Commerce College, Naldurg (MS).

About The Book

Agricultural land is very much degraded due to over exploitation of the natural resources. It is commonly observed in rural areas. The sustainable improvement in farming system is possible by halting further degradation of natural recourse base and maintaining soil health through alternative agricultural practices. There is need of several experiments in rural re-construction like human, economic, science and technology, resource and environment and political dimensions. The present book “Plant Science for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development” incorporates 39 critical reviews and research articles on sustainable agricultural development by renowned scientists and researchers throughout India. Chapters covering holistic information on plant disease management, VAM technology, biopesticides, biocontrol agents, plant improvement strategies, ecosystem services, interaction of microorganism, floras, mutagenic treatments, micropropogation technique, aerobiology etc. This book will be useful to all students and researchers in Botany, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Mycology and Plant Pathology.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS <BR> Chapter 1: Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis in Nimesulide-induced Liver Damage in Rat by Patricia Yahuaca-Mendoza, Rosalinda Gutirrez-Hernndez and Jos L. Alvarado-Acosta (Mexico); Chapter 2: Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.): Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics by Vadde Ramakrishna, Sriram Gopi and Oruganti H. Setty (India); Chapter 3: Chemical Constituents from Phyllanthus amarus Schum & Thonn and its Pharmacological Effectiveness by M.A.M. Maciel, A.F. Cunha, C.R. Kaiser, E.A. Costa, F.F. Rocha and F.A. Vanderlinde (Brazil); Chapter 4: Antiulcerogenic Activity of Citrus lemon Essential Oil on Acetic Acid-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats by Ariane Leite Rozza, Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques, Cllia Akiko Hiruma-Lima and Cludia Helena Pellizzon (Brazil); Chapter 5: The Importance of Dietary Plant Lectins: The Blood Type Diet Revisited by Sunniva B.L. Helleland and Ian F. Pryme (Norway); Chapter 6: Labisia pumila (Kacip Fatimah), a Malaysian Medicinal Herb: An Update by G.D. Singh, S. Singh, A. Koul, P. Kaul and V.K. Gupta (India); Chapter 7: Jeju Seaweeds Inhibit Proinflammatory Cytokines, iNOS, and COX-2 Expression in Macrophage RAW Cells by Eun-Jin YANG, Sang-Suk KIM, Gi-Ok KIM,, Nam Ho LEE, and Chang-Gu HYUN (Korea); Chapter 8: Mining of Novel Antifungal Proteins from Medicinal Plants by Modhumita Dasgupta (India); Chapter 9: Trypanocidal Activity and Haematological Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Morinda lucida on Trypanosoma brucei brucei Infected Rats by L.A. Alli, V.I. Okochi and A.A. Adesokan (Nigeria); Chapter 10: Therapeutic Potential of Saptaparna, Alstonia scholaris in the Treatment of Cancer: Preclinical Evaluation in Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma Model by Ganesh Chandra Jagetia (India); Chapter 11: Preliminary Study on Adaptogenic Activity of Plantago erosa ex Roxb by C.C. Barua, J.D. Roy, B. Buragohain, A. Talukdar, S.A. Begum, A.G. Barua and P. Borah (India); Chapter 12: Investigation on the Effects of Hypericum scabrum Plant Extract on Signs of Morphine Withdrawal Syndrome in Rats by Khairollah Asadollahi, Koroush Saki, Nasser Abassi, Amir Faili and Parisa Asadollahi (Iran); Chapter 13: The Role of Herbal Medicine Use in HIV/AIDS Treatment by R.O. Orisatoki and O.O. Oguntibeju (South Africa); Chapter 14: Effect of Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze on Modified Forced Swimming Test in Rats by C.C. Baruah, S.A. Begum, A. Talukdar, B. Buragohain, J.D. Roy, A.G. Barua, P. Borah and M. Lahkar (India); Chapter 15: Growth Characteristics, Phytochemicals and Mineral Composition of Ocimum gratissimum Applied with AlbitrBiosubstance by S.T. Anjorin and N.H. Ugwu (Nigeria); Chapter 16: Effect of Mulberry (Morus indica L.) Leaves on Blood Glucose, Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Serum Gluconeogenic Enzymes in NIDDM Patients by B. Andallu, B.L. Srikanthi and A.V. Vinay Kumar (India, USA); Chapter 17: Treating Diabetes Mellitus with Natural Products by Z. Ahmed, A. Bhagat, R.K. Johri and