3rd ed. 738p., Tables; Figures; Graphs; Appendix; Index; 25cm.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the few crop species that originated in North America (most originated in the fertile crescent, Asia or South or Central America). It was probably a camp follower of several of the western native American tribes 1st ed. xxiv+512p., Tables; Figures; Plates; References; Index; 25cm.

There is great necessity of the management of crop plants which can solve the great problem of food in the arid and semi-arid regions and can adapt and produce in these conditions. The common names of peal millets are Pennisetum typhoides (Burm), Stapf an 1st ed. x+218p., Tables; Plates; Index; 25cm.

The chilli (Capsicum Spp.), pepper, is an important condiment of high commercial value and also medicinal values containing antioxidant properties, anti-cancerous, and many other properties. It occupies an important place in the human culture since pre-hi 1st ed. xiv+243p., References; Plates; Index; 25cm.

In order to meet the food, feed, fiber, fuel needs of ever increasing human and animal population world over, particularly in developing nations of Africa and Asia and South America, a commensurate enhancement in crop production has to be in place. The ul 1st ed. xxxi+655p., Tables; Figures; References; Index; 25cm.

The Asian "Mega Tsunami" (2004) has struck most of the territorial nations of South Asia including the East Coast of India. The NRDMS Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, has conceived and executed an All India C 1st ed. xx+228p., Tables; Figures; Maps; References; 25cm.

Tremendous changes have been recorded in the nature and intensity of the problems now being encountered by different segments of women in different socio-economic-cultural locales of the country. A paradigm shift is therefore needed in the approach and me 1st ed. xii+492p.