Description
The fight against global hunger demands a fresh perspective. Lesser-known legumes, often called 'potential pulses', can play a pivotal role. These underutilized powerhouses, including adzuki bean, bambara groundnut, faba bean, cowpea, grass pea and horse gram, among others, are currently untapped resources. Their potential goes beyond their ability to thrive in harsh environments (caused by high temperature, drought, etc.) and fix nitrogen. With increased understanding of these legumes and their genetic and genomic potential, we can unlock a new world of sustainable and nutritious food sources. This book explores:
The rich genetic diversity of potential pulses and its role in resilience.
How advanced genomics can identify traits for improved yields, pest resistance, and climate adaptation.
Strategies for conserving and utilizing these valuable genetic resources.
Breeding programmes harnessing genetic potential to create next-generation pulse varieties.
Focusing on the untapped genetic and genomic potential of these legumes, this book empowers researchers, breeders, and policymakers to unlock a new era of food and nutritional security. By leveraging the power of their genes, we can transform underutilized pulses into the nutritional heroes of tomorrow.
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Author Biography
Dr. Rahul Chandora is working as a Scientist (Senior Scale) at the ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Regional Station, Shimla. He has been serving as the curator of potential crops (adzuki bean, rice bean, amaranth, buckwheat, and chenopod) and is involved in the Plant Genetic Resource (PGR) management of legumes & pseudocereals which includes germplasm augmentation, characterization, evaluation (screening against biotic stresses, molecular, nutritional profiling), conservation as well as documentation and database curation for storage. He is trained in the use of molecular and bioinformatic techniques in plant genetics. He is the main developer of two varieties (one variety of Quinoa, 'Him Shakti' and one variety of Buckwheat, 'Him Phaphra') that were released and notified by the CVRC (Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards Notification and Release of Varieties) in 2021. Him Shakti is the first variety of quinoa to be released in India. He has also established two
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- Publisher/Imprint CABI / CAB International
- Publication Date September 2024
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781800624634 / 1800624638
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 110 GBP
- Pages336
- ReadershipCollege/higher education; Professional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions244 X 172 mm
- Reference Code5960
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