Agricultural Science
Current Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Plant Sanitation
For many years the first edition of Current Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Plant Sanitation has been a standard guide and reference for the food processing industry. This second edition systematically covers all aspects of sanitation in all types of food plants. It provides food plant managers with the practical, basic information they need for planning, management and procedures. The text is supplemented with numerous illustrations, checklists, and sample forms. Application of the valuable information in this new edition will help food processing managers avoid regulatory problems and produce food products that achieve marketplace acceptance.
Current Horticulture
Since its establishment in 2013, 'Current Horticulture' has been a cornerstone publication in the field of horticultural science. Published by the Society for Horticultural Research and Development, the journal has played a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration within the horticultural community. With its inaugural issue marking the beginning of a journey towards excellence, 'Current Horticulture' has consistently upheld a commitment to quality and innovation. Over the years, the journal has evolved into a platform where researchers, scientists, academicians, and stakeholders converge to share their latest findings, insights, and advancements in various facets of horticulture. From plant cultivation techniques to breeding methodologies, from genetics to pest management strategies, each issue of 'Current Horticulture' showcases a diverse array of articles that contribute to the collective understanding of horticultural practices. Its publication schedule, releasing three issues annually in April, August, and December, ensures a steady flow of cutting-edge research to the global horticultural community. Through its dedication to excellence, 'Current Horticulture' has earned recognition as a leading publication in the field, driving innovations and shaping the future of horticultural research and development. The journey of 'Current Horticulture' since its inception in 2013 exemplifies a commitment to scholarly excellence and advancement in horticultural science. As a publication of the Society for Horticultural Research and Development, the journal has served as a beacon of knowledge dissemination, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights and discoveries. With its inaugural issue, the journal embarked on a mission to elevate the discourse surrounding horticulture, covering a wide range of topics including plant cultivation, breeding, genetics, pest management, and post-harvest technology. The triannual publication schedule, releasing issues in April, August, and December, ensures a regular influx of cutting-edge research from around the globe. 'Current Horticulture' has become synonymous with quality and rigor, attracting submissions from esteemed scholars and experts in the field.
Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery
A current and cutting-edge reference, Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery takes the popular Current Therapy approach in providing succinct and clear information pertinent to the medical care of avian species. Most chapters include an up-to-date delivery of the current state of knowledge on their subject material, and provide practical approaches and thought processes applicable to diagnosis and therapy where appropriate. Information is always easy to find, with topics including the latest advances in internal medicine; behavioral medicine; anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery. Sections dedicated to welfare, conservation, and practice risk management explore important, but less commonly discussed aspects of avian practice; and the pattern recognition portion of the text offers readers a view of what companion bird conditions are likely to be seen in practice in different parts of the world. Written by a team of highly regarded contributors from around the world, this text helps readers, regardless of location and current knowledge, develop and augment skills in the medical and surgical care of avian species.
Current Therapy in Equine Medicine
The latest expanded volume of the "gold standard" in equine medicine offers detailed guidance on the most up-to-date diagnostic methods, treatments, and preventive measures for both common and rare diseases of the horse. It features a systems approach, focusing on problems associated with each body system, with additional chapters on toxicology, nutrition, immunizations, and drug classes. New sections in this edition discuss clinical pharmacology and infectious diseases, and many new topics have been added to all sections, making it more comprehensive than ever. Internationally recognized editors and contributors present cutting edge information and authoritative perspectives.
Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction
Offering the most current insights on horse breeding, this book covers the entire reproductive system, normal and abnormal mare physiology, and a wide range of reproductive problems commonly seen in both the mare and stallion. Coverage includes advanced reproductive techniques, with numerous breeding strategies to help you achieve optimal fertility rates.
Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology
An essential resource for both students and practitioners, this comprehensive text provides practical, up-to-date information about normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in horses, cattle, small ruminants, swine, llamas, and other livestock. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, each section is devoted to a different large animal species and begins with a review of the clinically relevant aspects of the reproductive anatomy and physiology of both males and females. Key topics include the evaluation of breeding soundness, pregnancy diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, abortion, obstetrics, surgery of the reproductive tract, care of neonates, and the latest reproductive technology.
Cyclic Phenomena in Marine Plants and Animals
Cyclic Phenomena in Marine Plants and Animals covers the proceedings of the 13th European Marine Biology Symposium. The title presents papers that tackle the cyclical biological processes in population ecology, developmental biology, metabolism, and the behavior of marine organisms. The text first covers topics about the population cycles of flora and fauna. Next, the selection details the rhythmic aspects of reproduction and growth, and then proceeds to discussing the cyclical aspects of production and metabolism. The text also deals with the rhythmic behavior and its control by environmental and physiological factors. The book will be of great use to students, researchers, and practitioners of marine biology and ecology.
Dairy Processing
The dairy sector continues to be at the forefront of innovation in food processing. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Dairy processing: improving quality reviews key developments and their impact on product safety and quality.The first two chapters of part one provide a foundation for the rest of the book, summarising the latest research on the constituents of milk and reviewing how agricultural practice influences the quality of raw milk. This is followed by three chapters on key aspects of safety: good hygienic practice, improvements in pasteurisation and sterilisation, and the use of modelling to assess the effectiveness of pasteurisation. A final sequence of chapters in part one discuss aspects of product quality, from flavour, texture, shelf-life and authenticity to the increasingly important area of functional dairy products. Part two reviews some of the major technological advances in the sector. The first two chapters discuss developments in on-line control of process efficiency and product quality. They are followed by chapters on new technologies to improve qualities such as shelf-life, including high pressure processing, drying and the production of powdered dairy products, and the use of dissolved carbon dioxide to extend the shelf-life of milk. Part three looks in more detail at key advances in cheese manufacture.Dairy processing: improving quality is a standard reference for the dairy industry in improving process efficiency and product quality.
Dairy-Derived Ingredients
Advances in technologies for the extraction and modification of valuable milk components have opened up new opportunities for the food and nutraceutical industries. New applications for dairy ingredients are also being found. Dairy-derived ingredients reviews the latest research in these dynamic areas.Part one covers modern approaches to the separation of dairy components and manufacture of dairy ingredients. Part two focuses on the significant area of the biological functionality of dairy components and their nutraceutical applications, with chapters on milk oligosaccharides, lactoferrin and the role of dairy in food intake and metabolic regulation, among other topics. The final part of the book surveys the technological functionality of dairy components and their applications in food and non-food products. Dairy ingredients and food flavour, applications in emulsions, nanoemulsions and nanoencapsulation, and value-added ingredients from lactose are among the topics covered.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Dairy-derived ingredients is an essential guide to new developments for the dairy and nutraceutical industries, as well as researchers in these fields.
DARE-ICAR Achievements 2021-22
The strong collaboration of ICAR with other stakeholders at grassroots
level continued backstopping towards nation?s food and nutritional security
despite of challenges such as biotic and abiotic stresses in agriculture and
Covid pandemic. The major accomplishments of ICAR during 2021-22 are
precisely presented in this document.
The achievements are grouped into different themes. The release of 389
crop varieties, production of quality breeder seed and planting materials
and promotion of agricultural exports marked the impact of ICAR
technologies. While, the release of biofortified crop varieties, strengthening
POSHAN Abhiyan, promoting startups and entrepreneurs in food processing
especially in millets contributed significantly in enhancement of nutritional
outcome. The climate resilience in agriculture was addressed by releasing
resilient varieties, capacity building in new resilient villages, and revalidating
agriculture contingency plans of 15 districts. In addition, chemical free
agriculture, water footprint reduction, disruptive innovations for smart/precision agriculture summarizes R&D efforts for enhancing respective
resource use efficiencies at field level.
The major achievements in animal productivity and health management
were documentation of indigenous animal breeds, cloning technology
in breeding, feed supplement formulations, dairy technology, and Serosurveillance of animal diseases. The research breakthrough in aquatic
sector is summarized in Blue Revolution. The innovations in farm and postharvest equipments, processing protocols, and storage are covered under mechanization and reduction of post-harvest losses.
During the period, the agricultural education was strengthened through
revision of UG and PG course curricula, quality assurance in higher agricultural
education and enhancement in number and amount of scholarships. Further,
approval of road map for the implementation of New Education Policy 2020
and constitution of a committee for developing syllabus and curricula on
natural farming were the efforts to align agricultural education with National
Educational Policy.
The Lab to Land outreach by KVKs helped ICAR to reach the unreached
through establishment of new KVKs, conduct of FLDs, skill development
trainings, extension activities, and supply of large quality of seeds and
planting materials. Besides, documented ~71000 success stories of farmers
towards Doubling of farmers? income. Effective use of ICT in decision making
and marketing of farm produce for empowering farmers is summarised
under digital linkage with farmers.
The document is an effort to provide a glimpse of ICAR?s R&D achievements
during year 2021-22 under the guidance and supervision of Dr. T. Mohapatra,
former Secretary, DARE and DG,ICAR and support of Dr. Himanshu Pathak,
Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR. The inputs from all the SMDs/Units are duly
acknowledged with thanks to all the DDGs/ADGs and concerned personnel.
The support of Mrs Suman Khurana, Senior Technical Officer of PIM section
is highly appreciated.
