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We at NIPA when look back at the journey that started 46 years ago, we feel humbled. Sh Shree Pal Jain, the Founder, started the firm with just one room, one table and a set of chairs, with his sheer dedication, hard work, commitment and to develop everlasting relationships, throughout these nearly five decades have developed a customer centric and value-based company. 1976 New India Books & Periodicals was started to serve the academic fraternity at various institutions both at India and abroad. 

This book has been specifically written to fulfill the educational needs of students studying Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery, as well as Power Engineering. It has been prepared in accordance with the ARS-NET syllabus for the Farm Power and Machinery discipline, and it offers a comprehensive collection of important points on farm machinery, farm power, ergonomics, theory of machines, energy in agriculture, instrumentation, and workshop technology. The book serves as an invaluable resource for students preparing for various competitive exams such as ICAR JRF/SRF, NET, ARS, and GATE. Additionally, it includes a section on key notes that covers important terms related to farm machinery and power engineering, which can aid in a better understanding of the subject.

A Textbook of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering 

NIPA 

Basavaraj

D Srigiri

Jayan P R

This publication, titled "A Colour Handbook on: Rainfed Kharif Crops Protection Constraints and Mitigation Strategies," aims to help students, field researchers, scholars, and farmers correctly identify and manage important insect pests, diseases, and weeds that affect rainfed Kharif crops. The book describes the damaging symptoms, identification characteristics, biology, and management techniques of over 100 pest species. Clear and informative colored illustrations have been included to assist amateurs in identifying these pests. The correct identification of pests is crucial not only for preventing the spread of new species but also for achieving desired productivity levels in rainfed Kharif crops.

A Colour Handbook on Rainfed Kharif Crops: Protection, Constraints and Mitigation Strategies

Reena

R. Puniya

Sonika Jamwal

Anil Kumar

Jai Kumar

Vikas Abrol

A.P. Singh

 Jai Kumar

"The fundamentals of abattoir establishments, slaughter procedures for quality meat production, and the scientific evaluation of food animals and carcasses are discussed in the most effective manner possible. The sustainability of the meat industry and meat food sector is largely dependent on the utilization of abattoir by-products. Thus, the book provides a detailed overview of the various types of by-products generated in abattoirs, including blood, hide and skin, intestines, bones, glandular by-products, and more. The book also provides a realistic approach to the waste generated in abattoirs and the sanitary requirements necessary for their operation.

Furthermore, the book provides an extensive overview of wool technology, starting from shearing, sampling, wool structure, physico-chemical properties, processing, and testing. It will serve as a valuable source of knowledge and information for individuals engaged in the meat and wool professions, business, planning, and research. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of abattoir and wool technology, making it an indispensable resource for professionals and researchers in the field.
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Abattoir Practices By-Products and Wool Technology

V.P. Singh

Neelam Sachan

KNiTO

"In recent years, India has made significant advancements in the fisheries industry. Improvements in vessel refinements, the use of new materials and line-handling systems, the preservation of catches, the availability of oceanographic sensor equipment, and the utilization of satellite technology to locate potential fishing grounds have greatly enhanced the fishing power of longline vessels. Additionally, post-harvest technology has evolved in the last decade to become more energy-efficient, cost-effective, and capable of upgrading the quality of fish.

Given that fresh fish can quickly spoil, the development of technology for post-harvest preservation and the creation of methods for converting fish into value-added products have become increasingly popular. Value addition is crucial for obtaining high prices for fishery products. It is necessary to develop skilled human resources in the field of post-harvest management of fish and the production of value-added products from them. This can be achieved by inculcating vocational and entrepreneurial skills, which will create employment opportunities, particularly for rural youth and disadvantaged sections of society, as well as enable self-employment.
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Advances in Crop Production and Climate Change 

A.S. Yadav

Narendra Kumar

Sanjay Arora

D.S. Srivastava

Hemlata Pant

"The current book provides extensive knowledge on cereals processing, which is essential for commercializing food products and fresh produce. This book also covers food laws and regulations from an Indian perspective, which play a crucial role in the commercialization process. Additionally, it covers recent trends in cereals-based products, updates in legumes and pulses-based convenience and processed foods, and the evolution of bakery and confectionery technology. The book also includes a chapter on the technological evaluation of milling, as well as the process of fermentation, which has been used for preserving cereals-based foods using general and specific microorganisms. The science and technology behind fermented foods based on cereals and pulses are well explained in this book. Furthermore, the book covers the most important quality attributes related to cereals processing, including rheological and thermal changes that occur when extrinsic factors such as moisture and temperature are altered. The book also covers recent updates in sugar, honey, jaggery, and salt processing, as well as the self-life stability of products with respect to various chemical parameters, which is affected by oxidative changes in processed foods.
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Advances in Cereals Processing Technologies 

Gopal Kumar Sharma

Anil Dutt Semwal

Dev Kumar Yadav

"Soil acidity is a significant constraint that limits the productivity of approximately 30 million hectares of cultivated land in our country. With soil pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5, the crop diversity, cropping intensity, and productivity in these areas are low, leading to livelihood insecurity, poverty, and slow development. The chemistry of soil acidity has been extensively researched in the field of soil science.

To address this issue, the book focuses on practical management practices for cultivating diverse crops and cropping systems, as well as plantation crops on acidic soils. Emphasis is placed on ameliorating acidic soils and improving nutrient use in crops to enhance agricultural productivity. The book also discusses the availability, quality, and cost of suitable soil amendments, as well as the prospects and challenges associated with their use.

The chapters of the book have been authored by scientists who have been engaged in this work for the past two to three decades. The Way Forward section suggests the technology and steps that need to be taken to manage these soils, as well as the expected economic benefits.
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Acid Soils: Their Chemistry and Management

A.K. Sarkar

"Economics, which was once thought of as a static discipline, is now recognized as a dynamic field of study. In a developing country with a mixed economy, the economy is constantly evolving, and the government is implementing new policies that impact the daily lives of citizens and test the ability of business owners to adapt. Every day, we are faced with decisions that require us to make the most of our resources in order to meet our basic needs.

The book &quot;Advances in Agri-Management&quot; has been published with the goal of enhancing the knowledge of students and anyone else interested in the subject matter. The primary objective of the publication is to provide the academic community with insights and support for managing businesses in developing economies. This book is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of agri-management and to offer suggestions for future research in the field.
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Advances in Agri-Management: General Management Business Development and Innovative Practices

Rakhi Gupta

Rakesh Singh

Divya Gupta Chowdhry 

"Abiotic stressors have come to play a vital role in crop production, with some persisting in soil, water, or the atmosphere. The information on mechanisms of injury and tolerance, variability of tolerance, and breeding and biotechnology for improving crop plants resistance to abiotic stress is currently scattered throughout various journal articles and edited books.

This book aims to present this information in an organized manner, complete with up-to-date citations, providing a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the field. Emphasis has been placed on explaining injury and tolerance mechanisms and developing improved genotypes for stress environments. The book also addresses the symptoms of specific abiotic stress, soil reclamation, and crop/cropping patterns to mitigate the effects of adverse conditions. Systematic approaches for developing abiotic stress-tolerant genotypes using biotechnological tools are detailed, as are the use of molecular markers in stress tolerance and the development of transgenic plants.

The final three chapters of the book focus on the effects of air pollution and climate change on crop plants. Under abiotic stress, plants produce a large number of free radicals (oxidants), which are explained in a dedicated section on Oxidative Stress.

The book is divided into seven major sections: physical stress (salt), water stress (drought and waterlogging), temperature stress (heat and cold), metal toxicities (aluminum, iron, cadmium, lead, nickel, chromium, copper, zinc, etc.), and non-metal toxicities (boron and arsenic), oxidative stress, and finally atmospheric stress (air pollution, radiation, and climate change).

This book will be of great benefit to students, researchers, particularly plant breeders and biotechnologists, as well as botanists, who seek to understand the mechanisms of injury and tolerance and improve crop genotypes for abiotic stress.
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Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants: Breeding and Biotechnology

Bidhan Roy 

Asit Kumar Basu

"Abiotic stress factors, such as limited water availability, frequently restrict the growth and productivity of significant crop species. The most significant abiotic stress factor limiting crop growth globally is the scarcity of water. Although genetic improvements in yield potential are most evident in optimal environments, they also lead to increased yields under drought and nitrogen deficiency. These gains are particularly relevant considering that further extensive expansion of irrigated land is not anticipated, and land degradation resulting from intensive agriculture poses a threat to already irrigated areas.

This book aims to encompass all known abiotic stress factors and their respective consequences on various aspects of plant physiological processes.
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Abiotic Stress and Plant Physiology, Volume 02: Productivity

Amitav Bhattacharya

"The book Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development explores a range of topics, including extension education, extension educational technology, administration and management, human relations in development administration and human resource development, participatory approaches, recent trends in extension techniques, extension strategies for addressing the changing agricultural landscape and rural development, technology transfer efforts, and cutting-edge research methodology. This book will serve as a valuable resource for extension and rural development workers, enabling them to develop and implement effective communication strategies. Additionally, it will be beneficial to students studying extension and rural development, as well as researchers, planners, and policymakers who need to make decisions related to agricultural extension and rural development.


Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

T. Rathakrishnan

M. Israel Thomes

L. Nirmala

"This volume delves into various aspects of the metabolic activities of plants under abiotic stress. Specifically, it examines techniques for enhancing yield potential and improving adaptiveness to adverse environmental conditions. Furthermore, the book explores how an understanding of the changes in physiological mechanisms can contribute to the comprehension of the yield structure under abiotic stress. The chapters included in this book are: 1. Abiotic Stress and Metabolic Responses in Plants 2. Abiotic Stress and Secondary Metabolites in Plants 3. Microbes: Support and Protect Plants against Abiotic Stresses 4. Abiotic Stress and Physiological Traits in Plants 5. Abiotic Stress and Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) in Plants
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Abiotic Stress and Plant Physiology, Volume 01: Metabolic Activities

This book aims to provide an in-depth examination of all known abiotic stresses and their impact on the various physiological processes in plants. The first chapter serves as an introduction to abiotic stress and its overall effects on crops, while the second chapter delves into the effects of stress on seed germination, seedling growth, and root development. The third chapter focuses on biological nitrogen fixation under abiotic stress, while the fourth chapter examines the growth, development, and phenology of crop plants under environmental stress. The fifth chapter explores the effects of abiotic stress on photosynthesis, and the sixth chapter discusses mineral nutrition and the role of different nutrients in overcoming abiotic stress. The seventh chapter focuses on transgenic approaches to enhance drought tolerance, while the eighth chapter examines the effects of abiotic stress on plant respiration. These review chapters highlight the importance of understanding the physiological mechanisms of crops in improving crop yield. The study of crop physiology can assist cereal breeding by improving our understanding of the factors that determine crop yield and adaptation, defining secondary traits to select, indicating the kind of genetically modified organisms with potential for development and how to test them, and phenotyping associated with marker-assisted selection.

Abiotic Stress and Physiological Process in Plants

This book delves into a diverse array of subjects within the extensive field of biotic stress responses in plants, with a specific focus on problems and their management by taking a selective approach to some of the most extensively researched themes.

Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management in Plants: Volume 02: Biotic Stress

Bhav Kumar Sinha

Surendra Prasad

Seed Science and Technology is a discipline that focuses on the production of high-quality seeds and the improvement of seed quality through various techniques. It encompasses the entire process, from sowing to storage. The importance of seed quality is emphasized by the proverb, Seeds of Hope can turn into Seeds of Frustration if quality is not maintained. The subject requires a comprehensive understanding of various fields, including biology, physiology, and biochemistry, which have both direct and indirect impacts on Seed Science and Technology.

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