Water Pollution and Management

 

ISBN : 978-0-85226-897-1
Publication Year : 1983
Edition : Ist
Reprint : 2002
Pages : 250
Price : Rs. 200.00 
Binding : Hardbound

ABOUT THE BOOK

Quality of human environment is largely dependent on the availability of water which is unique to our planet. Although water is most abundant in the biosphere but often it is a major cause of concern for human welfare. Indiscriminate discharge of domestic and industrial effluents progressively deteriorates the quality of surface water sources. The importance of water management is obvious for a country like India where flood, drought and water-borne diseases are recurring features in many parts of the country. Effective implementation of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act passed by the Parliament in 1974 calls for a better understanding of the causes and problems of water pollution.The book provides a broad survey of water pollution and management issues from a multidisciplinary viewpoint.

The articles comprising this volume have been selected from a series of lectures delivered at an Aquatic Ecology Course held at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, with the assistance of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, New Delhi. Contributors include leading experts, who have discussed the subject matter on the basis of Indian data and experience Topics include:Aquatic Ecosystem, the Aquatic Environment, Eutrophication, Energy Flow Through an Aquatic Ecosystem, Water Budgeting and Planning, Pollution of Surface and Ground Waters, Pesticide Pollution of Water, Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environment, Thermal Pollution, Radbactive Pollution in the Environment, Environmental Impact of Nuclear Industry, Fisheries and Water Pollution, Concepts of Criteria and Purity Standards in water Quality Management, Biological Indicators and Indices of Water Quality, Water Resources Management, Natural Regeneration Capacity of Natural Waters.

This book will be of interest to researchers, students, limnologists, hydrologists, fisheries scientists, water resource managers, decision makers, environmental lawyers, and to all those who are engaged in any aspect of control and prevention of water pollution.

AUTHOR

C.K. Varshney is an Associate Professor in Ecology at the Jawaharlal Nehru University. He did his M.Sc. and Ph D. in Ecology from Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Varshney has considerable experience of teaching, guiding research and administrative matters in the fields of ecology and environmental sciences. He has taught ecology and environmental sciences at the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, University of Delhi, Delhi, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.

Soil Erosion and Conservation

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-0305-3
Publication Year : 1993
Edition : 1st
Reprint : 2008
Pages : 316
Price : Rs. 185.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book has been prepared to serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and a book of reference for researchers. The unique feature of this book is that theory and practice have been dealt together. The basic principles have been dealt systematically in a concise form considering the need of average student.First four chapters deal with principles of erosion, causes, effects, mechanisms involved in erosion by water and wind.

Various aspects of soil conservation are discussed in five subsequent chapters. A separate chapter on watershed management and a chapter on overview of soil conservation work in India and a glossary of selected terms in soil erosion and conservation are also given. This book should interest to students and professionals in the fields of agriculture, soil science, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, agroforestry, hydrology, agricultural engineering/soil and water conservation engineering, economics and environmental sciences.

AUTHOR

Tripathi, R.P. , Deptt. of Soil Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Tech., Distt. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttar
Singh, H.P.  obtained B.Sc. (Ag.) in 1967, M.Sc. (Ag.) in 1969 and Ph.D. in Agronomy in 1974. He received special training at International Rice Research Institute, Manila, Philippines.

Biotechnology

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-0129-5
Publication Year : 1990
Edition : 1st
Reprint : Sept, 2012
Pages : 294
Price : Rs. 250.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

Biotechnology, besides a traditional discipline, is developing fast because of realization of its importance in Industry, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical concerns, Public Health, Geological explorations, bioenergetics and as a mean to exploit new sources of energy useful for various purposes. Consequently, Nations are striving hard to merge the biotechnological operation into national development, building hardcore economies and in seeking strategies for International cooperation and ties.

The present text has been designed to outline the basic and fundamental aspects of biotechnology to be understood in its right perspective. It envisages to put forward a clear understanding of “what is biotechnology” and its widening horizons. The book could be used as a fundamental text by various Honours and post-graduate students of Life Sciences including Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry and also by newly developed interdisciplinary programme and departments of biotechnology and bioengineering. Finally this book should prove to be helpful to a nonprofessional and amateur to develop scientific cult and temper in the background of popular science and social needs.

AUTHOR

Trehan, Keshav , Professor, Deptt. of Botany, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Biochemistry

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-0248-3
Publication Year : 1990
Edition : 2nd
Reprint : 2007
Pages : 580
Price : Rs. 200.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

The present volume provides an excellent up-to-date account of the course and development of biochemistry. The text revolves around the basic principles of biochemistry as well as molecular and biochemical control mechanisms responsible for structural, informational and behavioural properties of cells resulting in a composite picture of modern biochemistry.

The book is organized into five sections that follows an introductory chapter dealing with biochemical basis of life. Part I treats the Foundations and Fundamentals which includes four chapters to help prepare a student finally to enter the realm of biochemistry. This part is especially designed to clarify the basic concepts and introducing quantitation in biochemical sciences and represents a distinctive and crucial feature above all the existing texts. Part II deals with Molecular structure and Organization of Biomolecules.

This part is composed of five chapters describing in detail, the biochemical organization of information molecules in living cells. Part III represents Biosynthesis of Biomolecules covering five chapters describing in detail the biochemical control of traffic of information molecules in the living cells. Part IV describes the Dynamics of Energy Transformation and represents six chapters dealing with the maintenance and expenditure of energy in biochemical processes. Part V deals with Enzymology and Special Aspects of Metabolism and includes eleven chapters especially devoted to cover recent developments and topics of current importance.

This volume concludes with a chapter dealing with the place and relevance of biochemistry on an interdisciplinary platform. Every chapter is followed by a short list of selected general references pertaining to that particular subject. There are seven indices following the complete write up and is primarily directed towards providing additional and extra information useful to establish a link between all the sections and chapters.

In view of academic curriculum existing in various Universities and Institutions (including Agricultural Universities), the present book should conform to the requirements and interests of Honours and Postgraduate students in Life Sciences in general including Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Genetics and Microbiology.

AUTHOR

Trehan, Keshav , Professor, Deptt. of Botany, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana.

An Introduction to Microbiology

 

ISBN : 978-0-85226-878-0
Publication Year : 1986
Edition : 1st
Reprint : 2012
Pages : 424
Price : Rs. 199.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book has been primarily designed for the undergraduate beginners in microbiology. It contains all the basic concepts and principles that a student should know about the different aspects of microbiology including recent developments in the area. This book also provides a comprehensive account of the microbial world including both general and applied aspects. The text, which has been organised into 20 chapters, includes historical aspects; general organization; structure and function of microbial cell; basic principles of microbial nutrition and growth; metabolism; biosynthesis of cellular components; microbial genetics and gene manipulation. Besides these topics, it also covers viruses and differentiation in microorganisms and various aspects of applied microbiology such as mineral transformations in soil; microbes in industry; food microbiology and dairy microbiology. The book is well illustrated. Hopefully it will serve as a text to the students of biology, agriculture. veterinary science, food science, biotechnology and fermentation technology.

AUTHOR

Tauro, P. , Professor Department of Microbiology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar.
Kapoor, K.K. , Assistant Prof. Department of Microbiology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar.
Yadav, K.S. , Assistant Prof. Department of Microbiology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar.

Environmental Biotechnology

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-2286-3
Publication Year : Feb, 2008
Edition : 1st
Pages : 132
Price : Rs. 80.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book is meant for undergraduate students of Biotechnology, Chemical and Civil Engineering courses and also for postgraduate students of Environmental Studies. It encompasses topics related to  pollution abatement and treatment of wastewater and solid waste management emphasizing on biological treatment methods. Design  aspects of the biological treatment units are the distinctive features of this book. Principles of bioremediation are briefly covered.

AUTHOR

Srinivas, T. , Prof. GITAM College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Nutrition Science

ISBN : 978-81-224-3223-7
Publication Year : 2012
Edition : 4th
Reprint : June, 2012
Pages : 510
Price : Rs. 295.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book covers the syllabus of all the Indian universities in the subjects Basic Nutrition and Applied Nutrition at undergraduate level. The topics are dealt in detail with particular emphasis to Indian context.

This book gives 2010 revised Recommended Dietary Allowances suggested by Indian Council of Medical Research. In this edition special emphasis is given to dietary fibre, antioxidants and nutrition education and appropriate websites are suggested for all topics. This book can serve as textbook for undergraduates specialising in Food and Nutrition. This book can also be used by postgraduates and students doing paramedical courses. This book would serve as an authoritative and useful reference source for general readers.

AUTHOR

Srilakshmi, B. , Programme In-charge, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Chennai.

 

Management of Water Resource in Agriculture

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-1175-1
Publication Year : 1998
Edition : 1st
Reprint : –
Pages : 172
Price : Rs. 175.00 
Binding : Paperback

ABOUT THE BOOK

Rapid industrialisation coupled with population explosion has resulted in greater urbanisation. Because of these, the water that was available for agriculture is now being shared by various sectors. This has resulted in a gradual decline in per capita land and water availability. At the same time the need to increase the food production to feed the increasing population is being increasingly felt. Mismanagement of available water has added one more dimension to this problem resulting in development of problem soils, thus causing reduction in the production per unit quantity of water.

Hence it has become absolutely necessary to use the available water resources in such a manner as to get the maximum returns per unit quantity of water. At present no book covers the multifaceted nature of this problem. Hence in this book all aspects like methods of irrigation, measurement of water, quality of waters, water requirements of crops, scheduling of irrigation, water budgeting, irrigation efficiency, drainage, recycling, agronomy, soil science, crop physiological aspects of irrigation system, etc. have been covered. A separate section of constraints and weakness in the current water management practices is also included in this book.

This book will be of great help to the administrators dealing with water management, water technologists, scholars and farmers who are taking steps to maximise the benefits of the available water resources on the scientific basis to get the higher productivity of water.

AUTHOR

Sreeramulu, U.S. , Retd. Prof. of Soil Science & Agricultural Chem., Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

Handbook of Silk Technology

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-0495-1
Publication Year : 1993
Edition : Ist
Reprint : 2001
Pages : 336
Price : Rs. 495.00 
Binding : Hardbound

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book presents a comprehensive exposition of silk technology and covers various aspects of post cocoon technology, right from cocoon formation and reeling upto fabric finishing in substantial detail. The chapter on silk reeling in particular, is exemplary, furnishing all the minute process techniques.

The Indian standards of raw silk testing and grading have been discussed in depth. The Chinese, Japanese and other international standards for raw silk testing have also been included. Major issues like the present quality of raw silk in India the measures to be taken to improve the quality and the status of Indian silk industry have been elaborately described.

The chapters on weaving and wet processing of silk describe the process and the factors involved therein. Detailed projects on silk reeling, twisting weaving and wet processing units have been included.

The original data several tables? illustrations and the detailed analysis of research data provided, make this a unique source of information in silk technology.

AUTHOR

Sonwalkar, Tammanna N.

Stress Physiology

 

ISBN : 978-81-224-1448-6
Publication Year : 2003
Edition : Ist
Reprint : 2008
Pages : 188
Price : Rs. 250.00 
Binding : Hardbound

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book describes the ways in which the stress signals of various environmental stresses are transcribed by the living cells. It explains their mode of action and the various adaptational strategies adopted by cells and living tissues. The molecular basis of these metabolic functions is highlighted in the book. An exhaustive range of stresses, including major and minor ones is presented in the book. The book would be extremely useful for M.Sc. students of Plant Science and Environmental Physiology. Biochemists, microbiologists and agricultural scientists would also find it an authentic reference source.

AUTHOR

D.P. Singh is currently serving as Reader, School of Environmental Sciences, B.B. Ambedkar University, Lucknow. He obtained his B.Sc. (Life Sciences) degree from Gorakhpur University, M.Sc. (Botany) degree from M.S. University, Baroda and Ph.D. (Botany) from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. He had served as Lecturer in Microbiology (1988-93) in Bhopal University, Bhopal and Reader in Microbiology (1994-97) in RML Avadh University, Faizabad. He received Prof. Hiralal Chakravarty Award from Indian Science Congress in 1996.