Turmeric: Production and Utilization, , H P Singh, Westville Publishing House, 9788185873718

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Turmeric: Production and Utilization

H P Singh (Editor)

Synopsis

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a spice and a medicine. Research has revealed that curcumin has a wide range of beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, chemo-preventive and chemotherapeutic activity. It also serves as a multipurpose herbal remedy for practitioners of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and traditional Chinese medicine. Turmeric has recently been nominated by the national cancer institute for more in-depth studies in developing curcumin as a drug for the treatment of cancer with its proven safety to humans. Keeping this in mind this book has been edited with 13 chapters contributed by eminent scientists on all aspects covering history, botany, cultivation, secondary agriculture and nutraceuticals.

The book describes historical perspective, genetic resources and its uses, details of the genus curcuma, botany of curcuma and breeding of turmeric, taxonomic puzzle existing among the different species of curcuma, biotechnological tools for genetic improvement and exploitation of diversity, biochemistry, nutraceutical properties, medicinal properties, input use efficiency, production systems, diseases and their control, insect and nematode pests curcuma spp. and their control, ornamental curcuma for cut flowers and post harvest processing and mechanization in operations of turmeric.

This book would be of immense value to all the turmeric workers, specialists, teachers, students researchers, extension workers and officials of department of horticulture/agriculture and growers across the boundaries as it provides core of information on the above aspects in turmeric. It will also serve as a good volume of information of planners and policy makers providing ample leads into the new avenues of scientific research.

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About the author

H P Singh

Born on 2nd July, 1950, Dr. H.P. Singh has served horticulture in various capacities namely Project Coordinator (fruits); Director, NCR for Banana; Horticulture Commissioner, Govt. of India; Chairman, Coconut Development Board; Dean (Agriculture), GBPUA & T, Pantnagar; Vice Chancellor, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa and now Deputy Director General (Horticullture), ICAR.

He has also served international organizations like the Chairman of APCC, Jakarta, National Director for internationally-aided projects and Chairperson of Steering Committee of BAPNET of Bioversity International and implemented various international programmes. Besides, excellent academic record, Dr. Singh has contributed to research and agricultural education which ha earned him three international, twenty one national awards and five fellowships including the Fellow of NAAS. He has developed many cultivars and technologies which has shaped the horticulture. Recognising his immense contribution, OUAT, Bhubaneshwar, has conferred D.Sc. last year.

Dr. Singh is the architect of Mission mode approach for horticultural development, starting from planning to execution which ahs been due to his insight. He has provided to horticulture and is credited to have authored and edited 39 books and 30 bulletins, besides 175 research papers. He has widely traveled in India and abroad. His efforts have provided a strong foundation for horticulture development, leading to Golden Revolution in the country.

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