| Description |
1 online resource (323 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Foreword -- Author Biography -- Section 1 Oilseeds -- Chapter 1 Oil Crops: An Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Oilseed Crops -- 1.3 Global Scenario of Oil Crops -- 1.4 Gaps in Productivity -- 1.5 Factors Affecting Productivity -- 1.6 Present Status of Oil Scenario in India -- 1.7 National Mission on Oilseed -- 1.8 Area Production and Productivity -- 1.9 Advantages of Oilseed Crops -- 1.10 Role in Food and Nutrition -- 1.11 Approaches to Improve Productivity -- 1.11.1 Enhancing Genetic Potential |
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1.12 Yield Stabilization -- 1.12.1 Infrastructure Development for Achieving Higher Productivity -- 1.13 Sustainable Cultivation of Oilseed Crops to Meet the Future Demands -- 1.14 International Oil Prices and Consequent Impact on Domestic Availability and Demand -- 1.15 Importing Oilseeds Instead of Oil -- 1.16 Incentives for Motivating Farmers to Shift to Oilseed Cultivation -- 1.17 Research Initiatives for Enhancing Yield Rates of Oilseeds -- 1.18 Agricultural Reforms Policy -- 1.19 Strategies of Oilseeds Production -- 1.20 Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Production Constraints -- 2.1 Introduction |
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2.2 Scenario of Oilseed Crops in the World -- 2.3 Scenario of Oilseed Crops in India -- 2.4 Constraints in Oilseed Crop Production -- 2.5 Enhancing Oilseed Production and Productivity -- 2.6 Conclusions and Future Strategies -- Chapter 3 Pollination in Oil Crops -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Rapeseed, Mustard, and Canola (Brassica spp.) -- 3.3 Sunflower (Helianthus annus L., Family Compositae) -- 3.4 Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L., Family Asteraceae) -- 3.5 Sesame (Sesame Indicum L., Family Pedaliaceae) -- 3.6 Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L., Family Leguminocaeae) |
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3.7 Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr, Family Leguminosae) -- 3.8 Castor Bean Flower (Ricinus communis L., Family) -- 3.9 Cottonseed (Gossypium spp., Family Malvaceae) -- 3.10 Niger (Guizotia abyssinica Cass, Family Compositae) -- 3.11 Taramira (Eruca sativa Lam, Family Cruciferae) -- 3.12 Linseed/Flax (Linum usitatissimum L., Family Linaceae) -- 3.13 Coconut (Cocos nucifera L., Family Palmaceae) -- 3.14 Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq, Family Palmae) -- 3.15 Olive (Olea europaea L., Family Oleaceae) -- 3.16 Pollination Management -- 3.16.1 Problems Associated With Bee Pollination |
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3.16.2 Number of Colonies Required for Pollination -- 3.17 Pollination Recommendations -- 3.18 Conclusions and Future Strategies -- Chapter 4 Brassicas -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Global Scenario -- 4.1.2 Indian Scenario -- 4.2 Economic Importance -- 4.3 Plant Characteristics -- 4.4 Floral Biology of Brassicas -- 4.5 Pollination Requirements for Brassica -- 4.6 Diversity of Pollinators -- 4.7 Yield Enhancement and Oil Potential of Rapeseed, Mustard, and Canola (Brassica spp.) -- 4.7.1 Raya (Brassica juncea L., Cruciferae) -- 4.7.2 Taramira (Eurica sativa, Cruciferae) |
| Summary |
The book provides in detail information on pollination biology of oilseed and pulse crops. The book presents information on improving productivity of oilseed crops and pulses through planned pollination and safety of pollinators from pesticides |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.7.3 Seed Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L., var. botrytis, Cruciferae) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781003858249 |
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1003858244 |
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