Today's destruction of the biosphere and the ecosystems, environmental degradation, population pressures, depletion of resources and extinctions of species threatens the quality of human life as well as human health and many of the earth's biological syst 1st ed. xiv+340p., Tables; Figures.

Todays’s destruction of the biosphere and the ecosystems, environmental degradation, population pressures, depletion of resources and extinctions of species threatens the quality of human life as well as human health and many of the earth’s biological sys 1st ed. xiv+340p.

RAPID advances in the field of biotechnology have brought revolutionary changes in agriculture, health care and environmental science. Biotechnology has been promoted by many as being essential for human survival, and as a technology that will improve the Repeint ed. xlii+436p., Tables; Figures.

Plant physiology and biotechnology have made enormous progress at an astonishing pace in the recent past and have aroused unparalleled public interest. This book includes 21 articles and review papers in the area of stress physiology, plant tissue culture 1st ed. xlii+411p., Tables; Figures.

Biotechnological developments and genetic engineering are revolutionising agriculture and medical science. The many applications of biotechnology include the production of new and improved foods, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals and livestock, and of 1st ed. xiv+374p., Figures; Tables.

Biodiversity refers to the structural and functional variety of life-forms at genetic, population, species, community and ecosystem levels. The loss of the earth's biological diversity is one of the most critical environmental and development issue. Inven 1st ed. xvi+397p., Tables; Figures; References; Index; 25cm.

Biotechnology has made significant advances in recent years and emerged as a frontline area of research and development, with an overwhelming impact on the society. Plant Biotechnology is a engine for green to evergreen revolution. It has shown great prom 1st ed. xiv+342p., Tables; Figures; References; Index; 25cm.

Biodiversity is one of the major global resources. It has suffered from diverse natural and man-made catastrophes but continues to provide food, medicinal products and a wide range of other materials which could be guaranteed for the future if managed in 1st ed. xvi+376p., Tables, Figures.

Herbal medicines are in great demand in both developed and the developing countries in primary healthcare because of their great efficacy and little or no side effects. In India, the indigenous system of medicine namely Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani have be 1st ed. xiii+410p., Figures; Tables; References; Index; 26cm.

The value and importance of traditional knowledge are being increasingly realized the world over. India has been known to be a rich repository of medicinal plants. The pharmaceutical industry continues to investigate and confirm the efficacy of many medic 1st ed. xvi+344p., Tables; Figures; References; Index; 23cm.