Sharma S D : 6 books

Students of ancient Indian history usually crave for a book, which can give a synoptic version of ancient Indian history, and the aim of the present work to fill this void. Even though standard books on this topic are available in the market, they are not sufficient to provide simple understanding...

Man is on self-destruction mode. How man is destroying himself or his society and community? Industries, war, diseases, and uncontrolled ecological destruction are affecting humans not only in poor countries but also in the rich regions. Industrialization and urbanization led to unhygienic conditions...

Reviews key developments in understanding crop physiology and genetic diversity and how they have informed advances in breeding new varieties Coverage of advances across the value chain for grain legume cultivation, from variety selection to post-harvest storage Discusses the latest trends in disease, insect pest and weed management

Discusses ways of ensuring genetic diversity, advances in wheat breeding and their use to improve properties such as drought resistance and cold tolerance; Summarises research on factors affecting nutritional and other aspects of wheat quality; Reviews advances in understanding wheat pests and diseases...

Comprehensive coverage of improvements in cultivation techniques across the potato value chain, from yield modelling to post-harvest storage Detailed review of the main fungal, bacterial and viral diseases affecting potatoes Assesses the environmental impact of potato cultivation

Wheat is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world and a staple food for around 3 billion people. It has been estimated that demand for wheat could increase by up to 560% by 2050. There is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and...