phi learning catalogue > agriculture and veterinary science | life sciences

8/21/2019 PHI Learning Catalogue > Agriculture and Veterinary Science | Life Sciences

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/phi-learning-catalogue-agriculture-and-veterinary-science-life-sciences 1/53



CATALOGUEEastern Economy Editions

JUNE 2015

Agriculture and Veterinary Science

Life Sciences

PH I L ear ni ng’s Easter n Economy Edi ti ons (3Es) consist of

outstandin g wor ks of I ndi an auth ors and un abri dged r epri nts

of establ i shed ti tl es w i del y used by uni ver sit i es. These l ower

pr i ced edi ti ons ar e publ i shed for t he benefi t of stud ent s.



Contents

AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE ............................................................................ 3

Agricultural Technology ................................................................................................... 3

Agriculture ...................................................................................................................... 3

Basic Science ................................................................................................................. 10

Fishery Science ..............................................................................................................11Veterinary and Animal Science...................................................................................... 11

LIFE SCIENCES ...................................................................................................................... 13

Biochemistry ................................................................................................................. 13

Bioinformatics ............................................................................................................... 15

Biotechnology ...............................................................................................................19

Botany ........................................................................................................................... 23

Ecology .......................................................................................................................... 26Fishery Science ..............................................................................................................26

Microbiology ................................................................................................................. 27

Molecular Biology and Genetics .................................................................................... 27

Neuroscience ................................................................................................................ 31

Zoology .......................................................................................................................... 31

Authorwise Alphabetical Listing .......................................................................................... 37

Wholesalers and Stockists ................................................................................................... 39

• The export rights to Eastern Economy Editions are vested solely with the publisher.



3

Agriculture and Veterinary Science

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Agricultural Engineering/Irrigation and Drainage

MAJUMDAR

Irrigation Water Management:Principles and Practice, 2nd ed.DILIP KUMAR MAJUMDAR, formerly Professor of Agronomy and Principal (Dean), Institute of Agriculture,Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.

The book, now in its second edition, fulfills the need foran up-to-date comprehensive text on irrigation watermanagement for students of agriculture both at theundergraduate and postgraduate levels. The scope of thebook makes it a useful reference for courses inagricultural engineering, agronomy, soil science,agricultural physics and environmental sciences. It canalso serve as a valuable guidebook to persons working

with farming communities.

The coverage in sixteen chapters brings out differentaspects of irrigation including irrigation situation in theworld, rainfall, evaporation, water wealth and progressivedevelopment of irrigation in India, measurement of soilwater and irrigation water, methods of irrigation,irrigation with saline water, formulating cropping patternin irrigated area and management of high water table.

In the second edition, a new chapter on ‘On-farmIrrigation System’ has been included and a few chaptershave been updated to include latest development.

The book has useful research data and a large number of diagrams for easy comprehension of the topics. The end-of-chapter problems and numerous worked-out examplesserve to aid further understanding of the subject. Thebook also contains an extensive glossary.

Contents: Preface. General. Water Wealth and Irrigationin India. Soil-Water Relationship. Soil WaterMeasurement. Soil Water-Plant Relationship. EstimatingWater Requirement of Crops. Methods of Irrigation.Measurement of Water. Irrigation Efficiency. SchedulingIrrigation. Irrigation Practices in Crops. Quality of Waterand Irrigation with Saline Water. Irrigation and CroppingPattern. Irrigation and Fertilizer Use. Water Managementin High Water Table Areas. On-farm Irrigation System.Appendices. Glossary. Subject Index.

Latest Print 2014 / 572 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm

ISBN-978-81-203-4826-4 / ` 450.00 / (e-book also available)

AGRICULTURE

Agrometeorology

RAO

Agricultural MeteorologyG.S.L.H.V. PRASADA RAO, Professor and Head,

Department of Agricultural Meteorology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU),Thrissur, Kerala, and Associate Director of Research, KAU.

Designed as a textbook for undergraduate andpostgraduate students of agriculture, it fulfills the needfor an uptodate comprehensive information (as per thesyllabus framed by ICAR) on the theoretical and appliedaspects of agricultural meteorology.

Illustrated with graphs, schematic representations,photographs and pictures, the scope of the book isdivided into three major areas of study:

1. Discusses the basic aspects of agricultural meteoro-

logy; introduces the principal meteorological variables(with emphasis on radiation and temperature) thatgovern the atmosphere and highlights the causalfactors leading to the global and local weather andclimate variations like atmospheric pressure and winds,clouds, monsoon and precipitation.

2. Addresses the effects of weather on various crops anddiscusses applications of Hopkin‘s bioclimatic law tomitigate the ill effects of weather on crop production;explains agroclimatic classification and discussesdroughts and their management strategy with specialreference to crops.

3. Deals with various types of weather forecasting andtheir techniques including weather service to farmers;

explains crop growth simulation modelling—a newlyemerging area in agricultural meteorology; focuses oninfluence of weather in relation to pest and diseaseoutbreaks, discusses climate change and providesintroduction to remote sensing.

A special feature of the book is that it contains manyindigenous examples related to the humid tropics. Inaddition, the book has many plates and information onbasic and sophisticated meteorological equipment.

A variety of chapter-end questions help develop students‘understanding of salient concepts and makes the materialpresented more meaningful.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Radiation. Temperature.General Circulation. Atmospheric Moisture. Clouds.Precipitation. Monsoon. Weather and Crops.Evapotranspiration. Drought. Agroclimatic Classification.



PHI Learning — CATALOGUE 20154

Weather Forecasting. Crop Simulation Modelling.

Influence of Weather on Pest and Disease Outbreaks.Climate Change. Remote Sensing. Subject Index.Geographical Index—India. Geographical Index—OtherCountries.



RAO, et al. (Eds.)

Climate Change and Agriculture overIndiaThe Editors:

G.S.L.H.V. PRASADA RAO, Professor and Head,Department of Agricultural Meteorology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU),Thrissur, Kerala, and Associate Director of Research, KAU.

G.G.S.N. RAO, Project Coordinator of the All IndiaCoordinated Research Project on Agrometeorology at Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture(CRIDA), Santhosh Nagar, Hyderabad.

V.U.M. RAO, Principal Scientist (Agrometeorology) at CRIDA, Hyderabad.

Global warming has led to climate change which in turnhas led to frequent occurrence of floods, droughts, andcold and heat waves, affecting the productivity of foodgrain in a large measure. This book studies the effects of regional climate change on the agriculture sector indifferent states of India.

The book also discusses the impact of global warming onthe agriculture sector across the world and describes inparticular how climate change/variability is affectingrainfall, temperature and land in various states of India. Italso suggests adaptation techniques which can beevolved to neutralize the adverse effects of climatechange. Besides, the text explains the need for weatherrisk management, agromet advisory services, weatherinsurance, and the principles and practices of integratedwatershed management through a consortium of approaches for mitigating the adverse impact of climate

change in the semi-arid tropics.This book, with contributions from experts in thefield and edited by academics who are authority onthe subject, should prove to be extremely useful toundergraduate and postgraduate students of Agriculture,planners, policy makers and administrators.

Contents: Preface. Weather Extremes and Food Security.Regional Climate Change Impacts in India. Climate Changeand Agriculture over Kerala. Climate Change andAgriculture over Tamil Nadu. Climate Change andAgriculture over Karnataka. Climate Change andAgriculture over Northern Karnataka. Climate Change andAgriculture over Andhra Pradesh. Weather Hazards on

Crops over Maharashtra. Climate Change and Agricultureover Maharashtra. Climate Change and Agriculture overChhattisgarh. Climate Change and Agriculture over Orissa.Climate Change and Agriculture over Gujarat. Climate

Change and Rainfed Agro-ecosystems over Madhya

Pradesh. Climate Change and Agriculture over WestBengal. Climate Variability and Crop Production over theArid Rajasthan. Climate Change and Agriculture overEastern Uttar Pradesh. Climate Change and Agricultureover Assam. Implications of Climatic Change forSustainable Agriculture in Haryana. Climate Change andAgriculture over Uttarakhand. Climate Change andAgriculture over Punjab. Climate Change and TemperateHorticulture over Himachal Pradesh. Climate Change andAgriculture over Jammu and Kashmir. Weather RiskManagement and Weather Insurance. Index.



Agronomy

BHATTACHARYA

Advances in Jute Agronomy, Processingand MarketingBUDDHADEB BHATTACHARYA, formerly Professor and Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Science,Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta,Kolkata.

This well-written book is a complete guide on jute cropproduction. It provides an in-depth knowledge about jutecultivation including all the recent developments in thisarea.

Organized in 20 chapters, the book begins with the originand history of jute crop. It then discusses the differentclimate and soil conditions suitable for this crop. Afterdescribing the growth and development of differentvarieties of jute, the book elaborately explains the sowingmethods. It then analyses the nutrient and waterrequirement and management for jute crop. Weed andinsect pest management in jute fields have also beendealt with. The book discusses the modern concept of jute retting and economics of jute production. The post-harvest processing and marketing of raw jute have been

covered in detail. The book also discusses the variousquality criteria and grading of jute crop. Finally, it endswith a discussion on jute seed production andcertification. In a nutshell, the book deals with all theprocesses involved in the cultivation of jute crop, theextraction of the fibre and the transformation of the fibreinto useful commodities.

Primarily intended for the undergraduate and post-graduate students of agriculture science, the book wouldalso be highly useful to the research scholars and farmingcommunity who are interested to study the jute plant indetail.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Origin and History. Area,

Production and Productivity. Climate and Soil. Growthand Development of Jute. Varietal Development. Seedsand Sowing. Nutrients Requirement and FertilizerManagement. Water Requirement and Irrigation



Management. Jute-based Cropping Systems under

Rainfed and Irrigated Conditions. Weed Management inJute Fields. Recent Development in Jute Pathology. InsectPest Management. Harvesting and Post-harvestingHandling. Modern Concept of Jute Retting. Economics of Jute Cultivation. Quality Criteria and Importance of FibreQuality. Grading of Jute. Marketing of Raw Jute. JuteSeed Production and Certification. References. Index.

Latest Print 2012 / 176 pp. (Hard Cover) / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


JOSHI

Textbook of Field Crops

MUKUND JOSHI, Associate Professor of Agronomy,College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences,Bangalore.

The book is divided into two parts, kharif crops and rabi crops, covering as many as 48 crops. It contains thelatest, authoritative and readily usable information aboutthe cultivation techniques, varieties, nutrient/water/weedmanagement along with specific climatic/soilrequirements of all the crops. It is essentially a teachingand study material as it is written conforming to ICARsyllabus, strictly considering the limitations of thestudents and the teachers. Information on each crop ischosen in such a way that it is readily understandable bythe undergraduate students and can be explained by theteachers in 22 weeks of a semester. Unnecessarydetailing and research information has been avoided.

Photographic illustrations of the crops are given to enablethe students to understand the morphology of the cropclearly. Related terms, concepts or recent advancementsin each crop are highlighted in the box. For a group of related crops, model questions are also given to visualisethe probable questions on each crop. An attempt hasbeen made to include the latest statistics from FAO andother global and Indian sources.

Points to remember given at the end of each chapterenable the students to have a quick recap of the topicbefore examination. Further, many general topics, relatedto field crops, have been covered in eight separate brief chapters, to ensure that the students understand crop-related topics.

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. How to Use thisBook? Kharif Crops (For Course: Field Crop I)—Part 1:Kharif Cereals—Rice (Oryza Sativa L.). Maize ( Zea MaysL.). Part 2: Kharif Millets—Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L.).Bajra (Pennisetum Typhoides L.). Finger Millet (ElusineCoracona Gaertn). Barnyard Millet (EchinochloaFrumentaceae L.). Foxtail Millet (Setaria Italica L.). ProsoMillet (Panicum Miliaceum L.). Kodo Millet (PaspalumScrobiculatum L.). Little Millet (Panicum Sumatrense L.).Part 3: Kharif Pulses—Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan L.).

Green Gram (Vigna Radiata L.). Black Gram (VignaMungo) (L.) (Hepper). Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.).Part 4: Kharif Oilseed Crops—Groundnut ( ArachisHypogaea L.). Sesamum (Sesamum Indicum L.). Soybean

(Glycine Max L.). Castor (Ricinus Communis L.). Part 5:

Kharif Fibre Crops—Cotton (Gossypium Sp. L.). Jute(Corchorus Spp.). Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria Juncea L.).Mesta (Hibiscus Cannabinus/Subdariffa). Part 6: Kharif Fodder Crop—Cluster Bean–Guar (CyamopsisTetragonaloba L.). Napier Grass (Pennisetum PurpureumSchum). Rabi Crops (For Course: Field Crops II)—Part 7:Rabi Cereals—Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.). Barley(Hordeum Vulgare L.). Oat ( Avena Sativa L.). Part 8: RABIPULSES—Chick Pea (Cicer Arietinum L.). Lentil (LensCulinaris M.). Pea (Pisum Sativum L.). Moth Bean (Vigna Aconitifolia). Field Bean (Dolichos Lablab L.). French Bean(Phaseolus Vulgaris L.). Part 9: Rabi Oilseed Crops—Rapeseed and Mustard (Brassica Spp.). Sunflower(Helianthus Annuus L.). Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius).

Linseed (Linum Usitatissimum L.). Part 10: Sugar Crops—Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum L.). Sugar Beet (BetaVulgaris L.). Part 11: Medicinal and Aromatic Crops—Cymbopogon Genus. Citronella (CymbopogonWinteratus). Isabgol (Plantago Ovata and PlantagoPsyllium). Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus andCymbopogon Flexuosus L.). Mentha (Mint) (Mentha Spp.).Palmarosa (Cymbopogon Martini ). Part 12: RabiCommercial Crops—Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.).Tobacco (Nicotiana Tabacum L.). Part 13: Rabi FodderCrops—Berseem (Trifolium Alexandrium L.). Lucerne(Medicago Sativa L.). Part 14: Miscellaneous Informationon Field Crops—Institutes/Organisations Related to CropResearch. Global Food Production Scenario. Food Grain

Production in India. Importance of Pulses in India.Oilseeds Chemistry and Health Issues. Oilseed Productionand Oil Availability Scenario in India and the World.Fodder Scenario In India. Production Constraints in FieldCrops. Post-Harvest Processing of Food Crops. BiologicalNitrogen Fixation. List of Crops, Their Scientific Namesand Their Families. Index.



MAJUMDAR

Pulse Crop Production:

Principles and TechnologiesDILIP KUMAR MAJUMDAR, formerly Professor of Agronomy and Principal (Dean), Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.

Rich in protein, pulses or grain legumes form a veryimportant source of food. The problem of malnutritionand inadequate supply of protein poses a gigantic taskto increase pulse production in many countries.This comprehensive book has been designed to providesequential development and generation of information inscience and technology of growing pulse crops. It aims toequip the students and researchers with the knowledgeof research results to put those into practice for higher

crop production.The book presents the varied principles and technologiesavailable in growing pulse crops in different states of India. It provides introductory knowledge of the basics of

AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE 5




pulse production, factors limiting production, trends of

research in India and the importance of pulses in humannutrition. All together, it covers 15 pulses, each one in aseparate chapter. All the pulses have been elaboratelydiscussed based on advanced research results beginningwith climate and soil requirements, seedbed preparation,technologies related to sowing, manuring and fertilizeruse, water management, cropping systems, weedmanagement and crop protection. In addition, eachchapter ends with a good number of references followedby a question bank.

Primarily designed for the undergraduate andpostgraduate students of agriculture, the book will alsobe beneficial to teachers, scientists, scholars andextension agencies in agriculture.

Contents: Preface. General. Pigionpea. Greengram.Blackgram. Cowpea. Horsegram. Frenchbean. Mothbean.Clusterbean. Ricebean. Hyacinth Bean. Chickpea. Lentil.Peas. Lathyrus. Soybean. Author Index. Subject Index.



Genetics and Plant Breeding

MAHABAL RAM

Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and

GeneticsMAHABAL RAM, Advisor, Directorate of Research, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad.

This comprehensive and well-written text providesthorough understanding of the principles and applicationsof cytogenetics and genetics in an easy-to-understandstyle.

The text is divided into Four parts. Part I on Principlesof Cytogenetics deals with evolution and structure of cell, cell division and change, and structure of geneticmaterial. Part II on Principles of Genetics providesdetailed discussions on transmission, distribution andarrangement of genetic material, and evolution of species. Part III which is on Molecular Genetics discussesfunctions of genetic material including biotechnology andgenetic engineering, and the last Part IV on QuantitativeGenetics deliberates on the course of genetic material inpopulations.

A historical approach to the subject has also beenpresented to show the continuity and progress.

KEY FEATURES

• Incorporates latest and up-to-date information on thesubjects covered.

• Provides review questions at the end of each chapterto test the understanding of the concepts discussed.

• Gives ample references to explore further.• Includes a glossary of important terms.

The book is eminently suitable for undergraduate andpostgraduate students of botany, agriculture, zoology

and biotechnology for courses in genetics/genetics and

cytogenetics. In addition, the book would also beuseful to students appearing in different competitiveexaminations.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part I: Principlesof Cytogenetics—Evolution of Cell. Cell Division.Organization of Chromosome and Theory of Heredity.Chromosomal Aberrations (Structural). ChromosomalVariation (Numerical), Polyploidy and Its EvolutionarySignificance. Part II: Principles of Genetics—Mendel andPrinciples of Heredity. Exceptions to Mendelian Principlesof Inheritance. Linkage and Crossing Over. Evolutionof Species. Multiple Alleles and Blood Groups. SexDetermination and Sex Linkage. Inheritance of Cytoplasmic—Genetic System. Gene and EnvironmentalAdaptation. Genetics of Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.Mutation and Mutagenesis. Part III: Molecular Genetics—Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA): Their Structures andFunctions. DNA Synthesis. Discovery of Genetic Code.Fine Structure of Gene. Gene Regulation and Expression(Transcription and Translocation). Gene–Enzyme–ProteinRelationship. Biotechnology and Transgenetic Plants.Plant Genetic Engineering. Concept of Gene Cloning andProcedure for Reconstruction of Recombinant DNA.Part IV: Quantitative Genetics—Concept of Probability.Multiple Factor Hypothesis and Polygenic Inheritance.Genetic Components of Variances. Role of Genotype andEnvironment in Quantitative Traits. Population Genetics.Measurement of Quantitative Characters. Appendix.Glossary. Index.



MAHABAL RAM

Plant Breeding MethodsMAHABAL RAM, Advisor, Directorate of Research, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad.

This comprehensive book provides a detailed account of the plant breeding methodology, covering particularlypre- and post-Green Revolution era. It elaborates on

plant breeding and gene manipulation, utilization of self-incompatibility in developing hybrids, different plantbreeding methods for development of crop varieties andhybrids in self- and cross-pollinated crops, nature of geneaction and genotype—environment interaction. The textdiscusses gene manipulation in the crop plant andtransfer of genes from wild species to cultivated crops,application of biotechnology in plant breeding, andgenetic engineering and transgenic molecular markers asbreeding tools and their limitations. It concludes with adiscussion on physiologic breeding approach and newplant ideotype concepts which are an emerging area of interest in plant breeding research.

The book will be of immense use to undergraduate and

postgraduate students of Agricultural Sciences andBotany for their course study. Besides, research scholarsand professionals will also find the book as an excellentsource of reference.



Contents: Preface. Part I: Plant Breeding and Gene Mani-

pulation—Plant Breeding History. Plant Domestication,Introduction and Acclimatization. Pattern of Evolution of Crop Plants and Centre of Origin. Plant GeneticResources. Mode of Reproduction in Crop Plants. GeneticBases of Plant Breeding. Genetics Consequences of Self and Cross Fertilization. Mating System and their GeneticConsequences. Self Incompatibility and Sterility in PlantBreeding. Qualitative and Quantitative Inheritance andtheir Genetic Behaviour in Segregating Population.Genetic Component of Variances. Genotype—Environ-ment Interaction Variances. Part II: Conventional BreedingMethods—Early Plant Breeding Methods in Self-pollinated, Cross-pollinated and Asexually PropagatedCrops. Breeding Methods in Self-Pollinated Crops.

Breeding Methods in Cross-pollinated Crops. InbreedingDepression and Heterosis. Population Improvement.Heterosis Breeding, Concept and Theories. HybridBreeding in Rice and Wheat. Breeding Crop Varieties forWider Adaptation and Stability in Performance. Selection.Selection Methods. Part III: Non-conventional BreedingApproach—Mutation-Breeding. Polyploidy and DistantHybridization in Plant Breeding. Aneuploids andChromosome Manipulation in Plant Breeding. Applicationof Plant Biotechnology in Plant Breeding. Plant GeneticEngineering and Transgenic Crops (Genetically ModifiedCrops). Role of Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding. PartIV: Breeding for Stress Resistance—Breeding forResistance to Biological and Non-Biological Stresses.

Mechanism of Disease Resistance. Plant Breeding Historyand Advances for Disease Resistance in Crop Plants. PlantBreeding History and Advances for Insect Pest Resistance.Plant Breeding for Abiotic Stresses (Drought and Cold).Breeding Wheat Varieties for Heat Tolerance. Breeding toImprove Grain Quality in Crop Plants. Part V: Breeding forFuture—Quality Seed Production. Physiological BreedingApproach to Enhance Crop Yield. Part VI: Statistical andBiometrical Methods Used in Plant Breeding—PlantIdeotype Breeding. Simple Statistical Measures FrequencyDistribution, Mean, Mode, Medium. Estimation of Polygenic Variability in Quantitative Traits. Importanceof Combining Ability in Plant Breeding. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-4850-9 / ` 695.00

MOHANAN

Essentials of Plant BreedingK.V. MOHANAN, Professor of Genetics and Plant Breedingin the Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala.

Essentials of Plant Breeding provides comprehensivecoverage of principles and practices used in plantbreeding. Covering basic concepts of genetics andconventional methods, the book discusses all modernmethods and advance techniques of plant breeding. Italso deals with the pest and disease resistance, quality

improvement, heterosis breeding, ideotype breeding, etc.The book has a special mention on variety release, seedcertification, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) andsustainable agriculture.

The present book is primarily intended for the under-

graduate students of agricultural sciences and botany.The book is also useful for the postgraduate students of botany and plant science.

Contents: Preface. Plant Breeding—An Overview.Biological Foundations of Plant Breeding. ConventionalMethods of Plant Breeding. Modern Methods of PlantBreeding. Breeding for Special Purposes. Variety Releaseand Seed Certification. Intellectual Property Rights andPlant Breeding. Sustainable Agriculture. Index.



Mushroom Cultivation

BISWAS, et al.

Mushrooms: A Manual for CultivationSUBRATA BISWAS, Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICARResearch Complex, NEH Region, Tripura Centre,Lembucherra, Tripura.

M. DATTA, Joint Director, ICAR Research Complex, NEHRegion, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra, Tripura.

S.V. NGACHAN, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEHRegion, Umiam, Meghalaya.

Mushroom is an important crop of fungal origin that canbe cultivated on several agricultural residues. There are

about twenty mushroom species grown commercially allover the world, specifically known for their attractive fla-vours and textures that make food delicious. Mushroomsnot only contain protein, vitamins and minerals, but alsohave low calorie content with little fat and sugar. Theyprovide a high amount of qualitative nutrition requiredfor our growth and strong immune system.

This is a complete manual on the cultivated ediblemushrooms covering all the information from theirmorphological features to post-harvest preparations. Thestructure, natural diversity, food and medicinal values,impact of climatic factors on their cultivation andcultivation methodologies are all explained in an easy-to-

understand way. The economics of mushroom cultivationand ancillary information about mushroom centres,sources of spawn and machineries as well as addresses of leading mushroom farms and exporters have beenelaborated in the text.

The text is intended for the undergraduate students of Agriculture, Biotechnology, Botany and Microbiology.Besides, it will serve as a handy compendium for thoseengaged in mushroom development programmes as wellas those interested in establishing their own mushroomfarms.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Biodiversity of Mushrooms. Influence of Climatic Conditions. Importanceof Mushroom Cultivation. Mushroom Laboratory and

Spawn Preparation. Button Mushroom Cultivation.Cultivation of Specialty Mushrooms. Management of Diseases, Pests and Weed Fungal Attacks. Post HarvestTechnology and Food Preparations. Economics in





Mushroom Cultivation. Ancillary Information. References.

Glossary. Index.Latest Print 2012 / 220 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


Nematology

RAVICHANDRA

Methods and Techniques inPlant NematologyN.G. RAVICHANDRA, Associate Professor in theDepartment of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, Bangalore.

Covering the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, this book dealswith a wide range of practical methods and techniquesused in Plant Nematology. It has been designed speciallyto fulfill the needs of both undergraduate and post-graduate students of Agricultural and HorticulturalUniversities. It includes both basic and applied aspects of Plant Nematology.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes nematode sampling and extraction techniquesfrom both soils as well as plant tissues.

• Provides keys to identify major plant parasiticnematodes.

• Includes techniques of drawing and measuringnematodes, histochemical, biochemical and moleculartechniques in addition to important techniques relatedto Remote Sensing, Electron Microscopy, Microplots,Photomicrography, Culturing, Bioagents, Botanicals,Nematicides, etc.

• Exclusive chapters on techniques pertaining to specificnematode genus/species and non-specific generaltechniques applicable to plant nematodes irrespectiveof the genus/species.

• Provides tips for the better results, important points toremember, and advantages or disadvantages of thetechniques used.

Besides UG and PG students, this book will serve theneeds of research scholars and scientists engaged in thefield of Plant Nematology, Plant Pathology, Soil Micro-biology and Entomology. It will also be useful to theofficials/field personnel of the agricultural and horti-cultural departments and others concerned with plantprotection.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements.Acquaintance with the Equipments and Materials Used inPlant Nematology. Methods of Sampling for PlantParasitic Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Extraction.Techniques of Extraction of Nematodes from PlantTissues. Keys to Identify Major Genera of Plant Parasitic

Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Culturing. Tech-niques to Test Pathogenicity. Techniques of Handling,Killing, Fixing, Staining and Mounting of Nematodes.Techniques of Preservation and Staining of Nematodes in

Plant Tissues. Techniques of Drawing and Measuring

Nematodes. Techniques of Histopathology and Histo-chemistry in Nematology. Photomicrographic Techniques.Electron Microscopic Techniques. Biochemical andMolecular Techniques. Techniques of BiochemicalEstimations in Nematode Infected Plant Tissues. Methodsof Assessing Crop Losses. Techniques of NematodeBioassay. Microplot Techniques in NematologicalResearch. Techniques of Remote Sensing. TechniquesRelated to the Biological Agents of Nematodes.Techniques Related to Entomopathogenic Nematodes(EPN’s). Techniques Related to Specific Nematodes.General Techniques. Technique of Soil Solarization.Technique Soil Fumigation. Techniques for TestingNematicides. Techniques Related to the Use of Botanicals

in Nematode Management. Bibliography. Index.Latest Print 2015 / 616 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


Plant Pathology

CHAUBE & PUNDHIR

Crop Diseases and Their ManagementH.S. CHAUBE, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology,College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agricultureand Technology, Pantnagar.

V.S. PUNDHIR, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.

This comprehensive and uptodate text is designed toprovide information to the readers on all importantaspects of plant pathology in a single volume. Theinformation on modern areas like Disease diagnosis,Disease forecasting, Biological control, Epidemiology andBiotechnology in disease resistance and safe use of pesticides have been covered, giving most recentconcepts. The text is illustrated with flow diagrams, linediagrams, photographs and tables for quick and easyunderstanding of the subject.

KEY FEATURES

• Comprehensive description of various groups of plantpathogens

• Descriptive and illustrated treatment of aspects/issuespertaining to principles of plant pathology andprinciples of plant disease management

• In-depth description of diagnosis of plant diseases

• Discussion on etiology and management of importantplant diseases.

Intended primarily as a textbook for undergraduate andpostgraduate students of biology and agriculture, thisbook would also be useful for researchers, practitioners,and agribusiness consultants.

Contents: Preface. Plant Diseases. Landmarks inDevelopment of Plant Pathology. Diagnosis of PlantDisease. Disease Development. Mechanism of HostDefence. Genetics of Host Pathogen Interaction. Disease



Development in Populations. Disease Measurement and

Forecasting. Principles of Plant Disease Management.Physical Methods. Regulatory Methods. Cultural Practices.Biological Control. Management Through Host Genes.Chemical Control. Integrated Plant Disease Management.Kingdom: Fungi. Kingdom: Protozoa and Plant Diseases.Kingdom: Chromista (Oomycota), and Plant Diseases.Phylum: Chytridiomycota and Plant Diseases. Phylum:Ascomycota and Plant Diseases. Vascular Wilts. Phylum:Basidiomycota and Plant Diseases. Bacteria and PlantDiseases. Viruses and Plant Diseases. Mollicutes and PlantDiseases. Nematodes and Plant Diseases. PhanerogamicPlant Parasites. Post-Harvest Diseases. Plant Diseases of Unsettled Etiology. Non-Infectious Disorders. Glossary.E-References. Index.

Latest Print 2014 / 724 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cmISBN-978-81-203-2674-3 / ` 625.00 / (e-book also available)

RANGASWAMI & MAHADEVAN

Diseases of Crop Plants in India, 4th ed.G. RANGASWAMI, Formerly, Adviser, PlanningCommission; Director, Central Staff College for Agriculture, Hyderabad; and Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

A. MAHADEVAN, Formerly, Director, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras.

This fully-revised and enlarged fourth edition introduces

the students to the basic and applied aspects of plantpathology and to the major diseases of crops and fruittrees in India. Latest developments in the molecularbiology of diseased plants and control measures areincorporated in the book.

The book begins with a detailed description on micro-organisms, their morphology, classification, physiologyand genetics. It then deals with symptoms and methodsof studying plant diseases, and the principles of infection,spread and control measures of various diseases.

An unique feature of the text is its indepth coverage of the major diseases of cereals, pulses, vegetables,oilseeds, fruit trees, cash crops and plantation crops.

Finally, the book presents a critical review of the currentstatus and future lines of work in plant pathology in theglobal scenario, especially with reference to thedevelopments in biotechnology.

This comprehensive and profusely illustrated text willbe highly valuable to undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of agriculture and plant pathology and thestudents of botany at all levels.

Contents: Preface to the First Edition. Preface to theSecond Edition. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface.Introduction. Microorganisms in General. Methods of Studying Plant Diseases. Symptoms of Plant Diseases.Principles of Infection and Spread of Diseases. Principles

of Plant Disease Control. Diseases of Cereals. Diseases of Pulses. Diseases of Vegetables. Diseases of OilseedsPlants. Diseases of Fruit Plants. Diseases of Cash Crops.Disease of Plantation Crops. A Critical Review. Appendix—

Some Common Fixative Stains, Preservatives and Media

Used in Studying Plant Diseases. Index.Latest Print 2014 / 548 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm

ISBN-978-81-203-1247-0 / ` 395.00

RAVICHANDRA

Fundamentals of Plant PathologyN.G. RAVICHANDRA, Associate Professor, AICRP(Nematodes), Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, GKVK,Bangalore.

This book is based on the syllabus prescribed by theIndian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi,for the first and second year undergraduate students of

plant pathology in State Agricultural and HorticulturalUniversities and hence, is of special importance to thesestudents.

The text, conveniently divided into 13 chapters, dealswith fundamental aspects of plant pathology viz., scopeand objectives, importance of plant diseases, history anddevelopment of plant pathology, theory of plant diseases,causes of plant diseases (biotic, abiotic and plant viruseswith representative examples) symptoms, generalcharacteristics of plant pathogens, classification of phytopathogens, growth and reproduction of plantpathogens including replication of plant viruses, liberationor dispersal of plant pathogens, their survival and typesof parasitism and variability in plant pathogens. At the

end of each chapter, important questions have beenprovided for the benefit of the students. Diagrams,convincing tables and suitable graphs/illustrations arefurnished at appropriate places. A complete bibliographyand apt subject index are appended at the end.

Besides undergraduate students, this book will also serveas a basic guide to meet the requirement of teachers/researchers in plant pathology and related fields.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements.Introduction. Scope and Objectives of Plant Pathology.Importance of Plant Diseases. History and Developmentof Plant Pathology. Definition and Concept of PlantDiseases. Causes of Plant Diseases. Symptoms of Plant

Diseases. General Characteristics of Plant Pathogens.Classification of Plant Pathogens. Growth and Reproduc-tion of Plant Pathogens and Replication of Plant Viruses.Infection Process and Survival of Plant Pathogens.Dispersal of Plant Pathogens. Parasitism and Variability inPlant Pathogens. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.







BASIC SCIENCE

Agricultural Biotechnology

NAG

Analytical Techniques in Agriculture,Biotechnology and EnvironmentalEngineering, 2nd ed.AHINDRA NAG (Ed.), Department of Chemistry, IndianInstitute of Technology Kharagpur.

This book, with contributions from eminent academiciansfrom India and abroad, focuses on the methodology

adopted for determining different types of parametersnecessary for the design, analysis and monitoring of various activities in agriculture, biotechnology andenvironmental engineering. With the advancement in lifesciences and modern technology and the increasedapplications of this technology, the development of concepts, techniques and instrumentation are so essentialfor these fields. And this compact and concise textdescribes such methods and instrumental techniques inan easy-to-read style. The text describes in detail suchtopics as instrumental techniques—Chromatographymethods, Electrophoresis methods, Instrumentaltechniques in chemical analysis, and chemicalestimation—environmental pollution, and biological

techniques.

This compact and concise text, dealing with differentexperiments and techniques used in agriculture,biotechnology and environmental engineering, should beof immense interest to undergraduate and postgraduatestudents in these disciplines as well as to researchers.

FEATURES OF THE NEW EDITION

• Different experiments for analysis of food and itspreservation have been incorporated for helping thestudents of food engineering since it make a significantpart in the book, the term—food engineering—hasbeen introduced in the title.

• Different types of instrumental techniques such asNMR, Flame Photometry, Circular Dichrosim andThermogravemetric analysis have been added in thechapter on Instrumental Techniques so that thestudents and researchers of different branches arebenefited from the book.

• Different types of problems have been set. The texthas been so written that the students can find theanswer of various short answer type questions set indifferent examinations.

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition.Presentation of Scientific Results and Safety inLaboratory. Chromatography Methods. Electrophoresis

Method. Gene Cloning. Animal Tissue Culture. PlantTissue Culture. Estimation Experiments. Seed Testing. Soiland Plant Analysis. Waste Water Analysis. Air PollutionMeasurement. Noise Pollution and Its Measurement.

Instrumental Techniques in Chemical Analysis.

Bibliography. Index.276 pp. (approx.) / 16.0 × 24.1 cm

ISBN-978-81-203-5118-9 / FORTHCOMING

NAG (Ed.)

Textbook of Agricultural BiotechnologyAHINDRA NAG (Ed.), Department of Chemistry, IndianInstitute of Technology Kharagpur.

Agricultural biotechnology plays a significant role indeveloping agriculturally important crops that providehigh yield with enhanced nutritional value and showimproved resistance to pathogens. This book, a colla-

borative endeavour involving contributions from re-nowned academics from India and abroad, discusses thetechniques of plant tissue culture, the fundamental basisfor the development of innovative crop improvementstrategies, and emerging paradigms in plant genomeresearch.

The book describes the benefits of the production anduse of biofertilizers and biopesticides to overcomehazardous effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Itexplains the importance of microbes in bioremediationand the methods of biomonitoring to target contami-nants. Besides, coverage also includes the topics onbioinformatics in agriculture, biodiversity, bioethics, and

agricultural pollution.This text is suitable for the undergraduate and post-graduate students of agriculture and biotechnology. It willalso be useful to researchers and agronomists.

Contents: Preface. Modern Tissue Culture Techniques.Metabolism in Crops. Agricultural Genomic. Biofertilizer.Pest Management Biotechnology. Bioremediation. Bio-monitoring. Biodiversity. Bioinformatics in Agriculture.Bioethics. Global Issues. Agricultural Pollution and ItsAbatement. Index.



Agricultural Microbiology

RANGASWAMI & BAGYARAJ

Agricultural Microbiology, 2nd ed.G. RANGASWAMI, Formerly, Adviser, Planning

Commission; Director, Central Staff College for Agriculture,

Hyderabad; and Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural

University, Coimbatore.

D.J. BAGYARAJ, Professor of Microbiology, University of

Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

This book is about the study of microbes and thefundamental aspects of microorganisms and theirrelationship to agriculture. Designed for undergraduateand postgraduate students of agriculture and biology, this



basic and well illustrated text provides a comprehensive

presentation of microorganisms.The book begins with some basic information on micro-organisms including methods of study and classification.It then goes on to describe their morphology, physiology,biochemistry and genetics. A discussion on soilmicroorganisms along with pathogenic forms and theireffect on plants is also given. The text concludes with afairly detailed account of microbial biotechnology whichcovers most of the recent advances in the area.

This is the second edition of the author’s highlysuccessful earlier edition for which Dr. Selman A.Waksman, discoverer of Streptomycin, write theForeword. The author worked with this Nobel Laureate at

Rutgers State University.

Contents: Foreword by Seiman A. Waksman.Introduction. Historical. Methods of Studying Micro-organisms. Classification of Microorganisms. Morphologyand Cytology of Microorganisms. Physiology andBiochemistry of Microorganisms. Genetics of Micro-organisms. Microorganisms in Soil. Plant PathogenicMicroorganisms. Microorganisms in Food and DairyIndustry. Microorganisms Harmful to Man and Animal.Microorganisms in Miscellaneous Roles. MicrobialBiotechnology. Appendix—Some Common Media forCulturing Microorganisms. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-0668-4 / ` 325.00

FISHERY SCIENCE

Aquaculture

JADHAV

Aquaculture Technology andEnvironmentUJWALA JADHAV , Reader, Department of Life Sciences,University of Mumbai, Mumbai.

Aquaculture, farming of aquatic animals and plants, isone of the world’s fastest growing food productionsystems. This text provides an excellent elucidation of theconcepts of aquaculture along with its impact on theenvironment.

Written in a style that makes the subject both interestingto read and easy to understand, this text describes thescope and principles of aquaculture, and the design andmanagement of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. Itexplains different types of culture systems and practices,as well as different criteria for the selection of species forculture. The text discusses some common diseases inaquaculture and measures to prevent them. It further

elaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquaticspecies and focuses on harvesting and post-harvestingtechnology.

Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recent

years and it is now applied to aquaculture for

improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses indetail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. Inaddition, it deals with different aquaculture practices inIndia, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed.The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of aquaculture practices on the environment.

KEY FEATURES

• Provides a list of major important aquaculture speciescultured worldwide.

• Presents the latest data to enhance the utility of thetext.

• Gives special emphasis on aquaculture practices inIndia.

The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of zoology (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and fisheries (B.F.Sc.and M.F.Sc.). It will also be useful to aquaculturists andenvironmentalists.

Contents: Preface. Basics of Aquaculture. History of Aquaculture. Aquafarm Engineering. Types of CultureSystems. Different Culture Practices. Species Selection inAquaculture. Diseases in Aquaculture. Feed Formulationin Aquaculture. Harvesting-post-harvesting Technologyand Processing in Aquaculture. Biotechnology inAquaculture. Carp Culture. Prawn Culture. Pearl Culture.Seaweed Culture. Impact of Agriculture on Environment.Index.


VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE

MANDAL

Textbook of Animal Behaviour, 2nd ed.FATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor of Zoology,Bankura Christian College, Bankura, West Bengal.

This well-accepted book, now stands in its secondedition, is a time-honoured revision and extension of the

previous edition.Beginning with an introduction to the study of animalbehaviour, the book explains the various aspects of behavioural biology incorporating a wealth of informationfrom molecular biology, neurobiology, and socio-biologywith a new approach. It describes different kinds of innate and learned behaviours, animal communications,defensive behaviours such as camouflage and mimicrywith suitable illustrations. The book incorporates theintroductory concepts of biomimicry in an attractivemanner. Further, it discusses biorhythms, migration infish and birds, in addition to evolution and physiologicalbasis of migration. The text also presents the importantaspects of socio-biology and social behaviours, such

as feeding, adaptation, prey defence, territoriality,aggression, altruism, sexuality, and parental care. Finally,it provides discussions on behavioural ecology in thecontext of conservation biology, and human behaviour.





The book presents the basic principles of animal

behaviour with the aid of carefully selected examplesfrom both the recent and classic literature along with anemphasis on readability.

In the present edition, topics like eusociality andbehavioural theories have been incorporated. This editionalso includes as many as 11 published articles by theauthor on different topics related to the subject matter inbox format to further strengthen the text.

The book is primarily intended for the students of B.Sc./M.Sc. (Zoology/Life Science) for their courses. It would beuseful for the researchers in the field of animalbehaviour, and conservation biologists. It would alsoattract readership studying Sociology and Anthropology.

KEY FEATURES

• Presents a well-balanced view of ethology.• Discusses the current development in the field.• Includes a glossary of important terms.• Offers end-of-chapter questions to check the students'

understanding of the concepts.

Reviewer’s Comment

Textbook of Animal Behaviour , authored by Dr. FatikBaran Mandal, has been presented in a format,

acceptable to classroom teaching. However, the

information provided in this book may be of valuebeyond classroom teaching. One must admire the rangeof topics dealt with in 12 chapters within 264 pages. Thisbook will undoubtedly be very much useful to both theteachers and students of animal behaviour.

—ASHISH KUMAR GHOSH, Ph.D.Director, Centre for Environment & Development

Source: Ghosh, A.K., 2010. Book Review. Textbook of

Animal Behaviour by Fatik Baran Mandal, PHI Learning,New Delhi. Proc. Zool. Soc. 63(2): 145–146.

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition.Acknowledgements. Introduction. Trends in Animal

Behaviour Studies. Interaction between Gene, Neuron,Hormone and Environment. Innate and LearnedBehaviour. Animal Communication. Defensive Behaviourand Biomimicry. Chronobiology. Migration and OtherRhythmic Behaviours. Socio-biology and Social Behaviour.Sexual Behaviour and Parental Care. Behavioural Ecologyand Conservation Biology. Human Behaviour. Glossary.References. Index.





BIOCHEMISTRY

SHANMUGAM, et al.

Laboratory Handbook on BiochemistryS. SHANMUGAM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology,Coimbatore.

T. SATHISH KUMAR, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology,Coimbatore.

K. PANNEERSELVAM, Associate Professor in theDepartment of Microbiology, Dr. G.R. Damodaran Collegeof Science, Coimbatore.

This systematically designed laboratory handbookelucidates a number of techniques which help thestudents carry out various experiments in the field of biochemistry. The experimental protocols described inthe handbook have been standardized and performed inthe authors’ own laboratory.

This handbook is intended for the undergraduate and

postgraduate students of life sciences (biochemistry,microbiology, biotechnology, plant biotechnology, animalbiotechnology, etc.) and engineering (biotechnology,biomedical, etc.) for their laboratory courses. Researchershave to refer to many journals and books to find the rightprocedure for their experiments. This handbook is anattempt to provide students with the often used methodsin a handy format, including explanations of principles,procedures and interpretations of results of theexperiments.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes more than 40 laboratory experiments.

• Provides general procedures of the experiments in an

easy-to-understand tabulated format before explainingthem.

• Presents as an added feature the physiologicalimportance of biocomponents like amino acids, uricacid, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. in human body.

• Gives useful information about preparation of laboratory reagents in separate appendices.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. SectionOne: Amino Acids, Proteins, Enzymes and otherNitrogenous Compounds—Qualitative Analysis of AminoAcids—General Procedure. Estimation of Glycine byNinhydrin Method. Estimation of Proline by NinhydrinMethod. Qualitative Analysis of Proteins. Estimation of

Total Proteins by Folin–Lowry’s Method. Estimation of Total Proteins by Biuret Method. Estimation of Proteinsby Bradford Method. Estimation of Proteins by Copper(II)—Neocuproine Method. Estimation of Proteins by

Warburg–Christian Assay (Spectrophotometric Assay at280 nm). Estimation of Albumin by Bromocresol Green(BCG) Method. Estimation of Creatinine by AlkalinePicrate (Jaffe’s) Method. Effect of pH on the Rateof Acid Phosphatase Catalyzed Reaction. Effect of Temperature on the Rate of Acid Phosphatase CatalyzedReaction. Estimation of Urea by Diacetyl Monoxime–Thiosemicarbazide (DAM–TSC) Method. Estimation of Uric Acid by Henry Caraway Method. Section Two:

Carbohydrates—Qualitative Analysis of Carbohydrates—General Procedure. Estimation of Free Reducing Sugars by3, 5–Dinitrosalicylic Acid Method. Estimation of Glucoseby O-toluidine Method. Estimation of Xylose by OrcinolMethod. Estimation of Fructose by Resorcinol Method.Hydrolysis of Starch and Estimation of Glucose byGlucose Oxidase and Peroxidase (GOD–POD) Method.Section Three: Lipids—Qualitative Analysis of Lipids.Estimation of Cholesterol by Zak’s Method. Estimation of Sterols by Liebermann–Burchard Method. Section Four:Nucleic Acid—Estimation of DNA by DiphenylamineMethod. Estimation of DNA by UV Spectrophotometry.Estimation of RNA by Orcinol Method. Section Five:Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Phenolic Compounds, Vitamins,

Tannins—Estimation of Alkaloids by Singh and ArchanaSahu Method. Estimation of Flavonoids by AluminiumChloride Method (Zhishen Mengcheng, and Jianming).Estimation of Total Phenolics by Modified Folin–Ciocalteau Method (Eberhardt et al.). Estimation of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) by 2, 4–DNPH Method.Estimation of Vitamin E by Baker and Frank Method.Estimation of Tannins by Modified Prussian Blue Method.Section Six: Invitro Antioxidant Assay—Ferric IonReducing/Antioxidant Power (FRAP) Assay (OyaizuMethod). Modified Ferric Ion Reducing/Antioxidant PowerAssay (Modified FRAP Assay). Modified CUPRAC (CupricIon Reducing Antioxidant Capacity) Assay (Resat Apak etal.). Ferrous Ion Chelating Ability Assay (Decker andWelch Method). Determination of Total AntioxidantCapacity by Phosphomolybdenum Method (Prieto et al.).Modified Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging Assay (Resat Apaket al.). ABTS Radical Scavenging Assay (Re et al.). DPPHRadical Scavenging Assay (Shimada et al.). PhytochemicalScreening. Appendices I: Preparation of LaboratoryReagents: Carbohydrates–Qualitative. II: Preparation of Laboratory Reagents: Amino Acids & Proteins–Qualitative.III: Definitions. Index.



Life Sciences

13




TALWAR, et al. (Eds.)

Textbook of Biochemistry,Biotechnology, Allied and MolecularMedicine, 4th ed.Edited by

G.P. TALWAR, Director, Talwar Research Foundation,New Delhi. Formerly, Director, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi; Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,New Delhi.

SEYED E. HASNAIN, Chairperson, Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology,New Delhi.

SHIV K. SARIN, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Science, New Delhi.

The Fourth Edition of the compendium pools togetherthe knowledge and experience of experts from all overthe world, who are engaged in teaching and research inthe field of biochemistry, medical science and allieddisciplines.

Comprising 20 Sections, the book has been substantiallyrevised and elaborated in the present editionincorporating the latest research and achievements in thefield.

Beginning appropriately with chemical architecture of the

living systems, role and significance of biochemicalreactions, organization of specialised tissues, andimportance of food and nutrition, the book exploresbeyond traditional boundaries of biochemistryconsidering that the study of chemical structure andmetabolism alone is no longer adequate forunderstanding body function and dysfunction. Thus, theknowledge of various organ systems has been expandedcovering their normal function, ailments and dysfunction.A chapter on Eye explains molecular basis of cataract andglaucoma emphasizing the role of stem cells in restoringvision.

A section on Liver and Biliary System elaborates onphysiology and dysfunction including fatty liver and its

implications, and hepatitis viruses.The knowledge of Human Genetics and Biochemical Basisof Inheritance has been appropriately expanded to reflectthe latest advancements in various domains. Besides DNAfingerprinting for identity establishment, the sectiondiscusses epigenetics, micro-RNA and siRNA includingtheir role in gene expression, chromatin modification andits association with human diseases, and geneticengineering. It also explores emerging areas such assynthetic biology and bioterrorism.

Due emphasis has been given to the section on CellReplication and Cancer. Role of Probiotics adds value tothe book. Besides, an entire section has been devoted to

male and female reproductive system, fertilization,implantation, pregnancy, and lactation. Immunology,including vaccines and immunization, has been given dueattention with latest updates in this fast growing area.

Modern medicine, despite of its stupendous advances

cannot provide cure for all ailments. Thus, the newedition provides knowledge of alternative medicinesystems—Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and HerbalMedicine.

Incorporating vast information on the latest andemerging areas, the book will be of immense value to thestudents of medical science not only in their preclinicalyears, but also in all phases of medical course includingpostgraduate degree and practice. Besides, it will alsoserve as a valuable source to the students of biochemistry and human biology.

Contents: Preface. Section I: Chemical Architecture of the Living Systems—Elements, Molecules and Cells.

Membrane Structure and Function. Proteins: Chemistry–Structure–Conformation. X-ray Crystallography andProtein Structure. Collagen. Chemistry of Carbohydratesand Lipids. Chemistry and Biological Significance of Important Conjugated Constituents of Cells. Eicosanoids(Prostaglandins). Section II: Cellular Reactions—Enzymes—The Biocatalysts. Biological Oxidation.Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates. Metabolismof Glucose and Other Absorbed Sugars. Lipid Metabolism.Significance of Blood Levels of Lipids and Lipoproteins inHealth and Disease. Digestion and Absorption of Proteins.Metabolism of Proteins and Non-protein NitrogenousCompounds. Interrelation between the Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins. Inborn Errors of

Metabolism. Section III: Specialized Tissues and Organs—Epithelial Cells. Connective Tissue. Striated and SmoothMuscles. Biochemistry of Bone. Biochemistry of Skin.Brain. Opioid Peptides Enkephalins Endorphins andDynorphins. Neurotransmitters in Health and Disease.Neurobiology of Sleep and Sleep Disorders. PRION andSTATINS. Leptin. The Haematopoietic System: D. BloodCoagulation—Haemostasis. Hematopoiesis and Leukemia.Anemia. Heart: Normal Function and Dysfunction. TheKidney. Role of Kidney in Hypertension and Haemato-poiesis. Dental Hard Tissues and Pulp. Periodontium.Biochemistry of the Eye. Lung and Lung Dysfunction.Section IV: Foods and Nutrition—Energy Needs of theBody. Nutritive and Calorific Value of Food. Milk and Milk

Products. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Problems of Infant Nutrition. Nutrition in the Management of LiverDiseases. Beverages: Tea and Coffee. Section V: Vitaminsand Minerals—Chemistry and Biological Role of VitaminsA, E, K and Coenzyme Q. B-complex Group of Vitamins.Vitamin C. Iron Metabolism. Metabolism of TraceElements. Section VI: Gastrointestinal Tract—Gastrointestinal System. Tests for Assessment of GastricFunction. Evaluation of Exocrine Pancreatic Function.Malabsorption Syndromes Procedures for StudyingAbsorption. The “Uncultured” but Significant World of theHuman Gut Microbiome New Metagenomic Insights. TheBiliary System Normal Physiology and Microanatomy. TheBiliary System Functions and Dysfunction. Hepatitis

Viruses and Viral Hepatitis. Fatty Liver and itsImplications. Section VII: Probiotics—Probiotics: Role inHealth and Intestinal Diseases. Probiotics in the FemaleReproductive Tract. The Enigma of Probiotics in Life.



LIFE SCIENCES 15

Section VIII: Human Genetics, Biochemical Basis of

Inheritance, Expression of Genetic Information, GeneticEngineering—Chromatin Structure and Function:Physiological and Pathophysiological Perspectives. TheStructure of the Genetic Material and its Replication.Gene Transcription. Translation of Genetic Message.Recombinant DNA Technology in Eukaryotic GeneExpression System. DNA Fingerprinting: Principles andApplications. Essentials of Human Genetics during PostGenomic Era with Emphasis on the Y Chromosome.Epigenetics. Micro-RNA and siRNA—Control GeneExpression: Implications in Therapeutics, Vaccines andPathogenesis. Agricultural Biotechnology for FoodSufficiency and Benefit to Human Health. SyntheticBiology. Population Genetics. Section IX: Cell Replication

and Cancer—Regulation of Cell Cycle and Cell Death.Cancer. Section X: Stem Cells and RegenerativeTherapy—Pluripotent Stem Cells from Human Embryosand Adult Gonads. Stem Cells and Hepatic Regeneration.Bone Marrow Cells and Tissue Regeneration. Section XI:Chemistry and Biology of Reproduction—Hormones,General Introduction. Regulation of Cell Function:Receptors for Hormones and Signal TransductionMechanisms. Relationship of Central Nervous System andEndocrines. Pituitary Hormones. The Pineal Gland.Melatonin. Clinical Disorders of Pituitary Function. TheAdrenals. The Thyroid Gland. The Pancreas: Insulin andGlucagon. Diabetes Mellitus. Section XII: Homeostasis—Water and Electrolyte Balance. Section XIII: Chemistry

and Biology of Reproduction—Male Reproductive Systemand Sexual Dysfunction. Androgens: Biosynthesis and itsRegulation, Source and Blood Levels Metabolism,Biological Actions and Clinical Aspects. Ovulation andCorpus Luteum Function, Menstrual Cycles and OvarianSteroids. Fertilization, Early Mammalian Development andImplantation. Biochemistry of Pregnancy. Lactation.Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Control of Fertility:Present Practice and Future Perspectives. Reproductiveand Therapeutic Cloning. Section XIV: Immunology—Innate and Adaptive Immunity. Immunoglobulins.Genetics of Antibody Diversity. MHC and Transplantation.Complement System. Monoclonal Antibodies. Auto-immune Disorders: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and

Treatment. Section XV: Emerging Infections and Vaccinesunder Development—Dengue. Chikungunya. JapaneseEncephalitis. Section XVI: Vaccines—UniversalImmunization Program: Vaccines for Preventing Diptheria,Pertusis, Tetanus, Tetravalent and Pentavalent Vaccine.Eradication of Poliomyelitis: Triumph of Biotechnology.Influenza Viruses and Vaccines. DNA Vaccines. Vaccinesfor Cholera. Development of Vaccines for Malaria:Challenges and Prospects. BCG, Pros & Cons & New/Improved Vaccines for Tuberculosis. An Immuno-therapeutic Vaccine for Leprosy. Immunotherapeutic andImmunoprotective Role of Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii.Cancer Immunotherapy with Mycobacterium indicus pranii. Vaccines for Cancer. Section XVII: Comple-mentary, Allied and Integrated Medicine—Ayurveda andNatural Product Drug Discovery. Healing by Homoeo-pathy. Essentials of Unani System of Medicine. HerbalMedicines and Human Health. Antiinflammatory Lifestyle

and Spices: How are they Linked? Wonders of Curcumin:

Haldi is Healthy for Jaldi Recovery. Yoga as a TherapeuticTool in Modern Medicine. Mind, Molecules and Medicine.Section XVIII: Principles of Chemotherapy—GeneralPrinciples of Chemotherapy with Particular Reference toAntimetabolites. Section XIX: Clinical Biochemistry—Biological Fluids. Enzymes and Isoenzymes in ClinicalDiagnosis. Section XX: Developing Technology Trends—Nanotechnology in Medicine. Biomaterials in TissueEngineering. Dual-use of Technology in Bioterrorism:Issues in Biosecurity and Biosafety. Bioinformatics,Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics in BiomedicalResearch. Index.

1632 pp. (Hard Cover) / 21.6 × 27.8 cm


BIOINFORMATICS

ANANDA NATARAJAN

Biomedical Instrumentation andMeasurementsR. ANANDA NATARAJAN, Professor and Head, Depart-ment of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering,Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry.

Designed as a text for the undergraduate students of instrumentation, electrical, electronics and biomedical

engineering, it covers the entire range of instruments andtheir measurement methods used in the medical field.The functions of the biomedical instruments andmeasurement methods are presented keeping in mindthose students who have minimum required knowledgeof human physiology.

The purpose of this book is to review the principles of biomedical instrumentation and measurements employedin the hospital industry. Primary emphasis is laid on themethod rather than micro level mechanism. This bookserves two purposes: One is to explain the mechanismand functional details of human body, and the other is toexplain how the biological signals of human body can beacquired and used in a successful manner.

KEY FEATURES

• More than 180 illustrations throughout the book.

• Short questions with answers at the end of eachchapter.

• Chapter-end exercises to reinforce the understandingof the subject.

Contents: Preface. Electronics and Medicine. BioelectricPotentials and Transducers. Bioelectric Signal Acquisition.The Nervous System. The Cardiovascular System.Pulmonary/Respiratory Systems. Biotelemetry. ElectricalSafety of Medical Equipments and Patients. MedicalImaging Systems. Therapeutic Units and Analytical

Instruments. Index.Latest Print 2014 / 304 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm





BHATIA

Medical InformaticsDINESH BHATIA, Associate Professor and Head of Biomedical Engineering Department, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya.

This is an up-to-date text that presents a detailedexposition of the concepts of Medical Informatics with asimple and student-friendly approach. The topics arecomprehensively described and are supported withillustrations, figures and tables which make it a uniqueoffering for both—the students and the teachers. Theauthor has brought all his teaching and researchexperience to make this book easy to read andunderstand. The stress is mainly given on the integrationof medical informatics in healthcare management, in thecontext of Indian scenario.

The book emphasizes the role of computers in the areaof medical services including nursing, clinical care,dentistry, pharmacy, public health and biomedicalresearch. The main focus in healthcare nowadays is givento create, maintain and manage large and complexelectronic information data that can securely gather,store, transfer and make accessible Electronic HealthRecords (EHRs) and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).The book, organized in an easy-to-read style is highlyinformative, and attempts to keep up with the quick paceof changes in this field.

The book is primarily designed for the undergraduate andpostgraduate students of biomedical engineering andparamedical courses. It will also be of great value to thehealthcare professionals.

REVIEWERS’ COMMENTS

Medical Informatics has revolutionised the field of medical science. It is at the crossroads of informationtechnology, computer science and healthcare. With theadvent of technology, computers have become a part of every field of human sphere by playing different roleswith effective and efficient performance. The author hasdone a commendable job by organising a huge know-ledge of the field in a simple and easy-to-understandformat. The book will be useful for engineeringgraduates, paramedical interns and healthcareprofessionals working in the field. Congratulations to theauthor and the publisher for producing a weighty,authoritative, readable, and attractive book in thesubject. I hope the book will be received gladly by theintended audience, who will find it useful in their pursuitof knowledge of healthcare informatics.

Dr. U. SINGH, Professor and Head, Physical MedicineRehabilitation Department, All India Institute of Medical

Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi

Medical Informatics focuses on the role of computers inthe area of medical services. The author with dedication,passion and teaching experience, has undertaken thedifficult task of presenting concepts in a logical and lucidmanner. The book thrives on the conceptual knowledge,required to comprehend and understand the subject, by

way of illustrations and examples showing how

computers assist in the delivery of healthcare to themasses on a daily basis. I congratulate the author and thepublisher for bringing out this book and enriching thefield further.

Prof. VINOD KUMAR, Dean Faculty Affairs and Professor in Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology

(IIT), Roorkee

Contents: List of Figures. List of Tables. Foreword.Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction to MedicalInformatics. Management of Medical Data. SecurityIssues. Applications of Computers in Medical Field. Basicsof Telemedicine. Computers and Artificial Intelligence.Reference List. Index.


GHOSAL & SRIVASTAVA

Fundamentals of BioanalyticalTechniques and InstrumentationSABARI GHOSAL, Associate Professor, Amity Instituteof Biotechnology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

A.K. SRIVASTAVA, Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology.

Bioanalytical techniques are the integrated methodsused in biological sciences and analytical chemistry.This comprehensive and well-written book is intendedfor those who wish to have a strong foundation inBiotechnology. The book deals with various concepts,techniques, and instruments used in bioanalysis as wellas their diverse practical applications.

The text provides a good understanding of the generallaboratory techniques, microscopic methods, variousseparation and spectroscopic techniques and manycommon issues of experimental design and dataanalysis. In addition, it discusses, in detail, varioushydrodynamic techniques like sedimentation andcentrifugation, pH, diffraction methods, bioreactors and,

finally, the application of computers in fermentationtechnology.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers most bioanalytical techniques studied inBiotechnology.

• Provides a large number of diagrams to illustrate theconcepts and methods.

• Contains Review Questions.

This book is primarily intended as a text for under-graduate students of Biotechnology (B.Sc./B.Tech.)for their course on Methods of Instrumentation andBioanalytical Techniques. Many concepts and techniquescovered in the text are also prescribed for postgraduatecourses (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in Biotechnology in most Indianuniversities. In addition, the book will be extremely usefulas a reference for researchers, the faculty, andprofessionals in the field.



LIFE SCIENCES 17

Contents: Preface. Abbreviations Used. The Basic

Principles and Common Laboratory Techniques: AnOverview. Direct Observation. General LaboratoryTechniques. Hydrodynamic Methods: Sedimentationand Centrifugation. Separation Techniques I: Chroma-tography. Separation Techniques II: Electrophoresis.Spectroscopic Techniques. Miscellaneous Methods.Review Questions. Index.



RAO & RICHARD

Introduction to Biostatistics and

Research Methods, 5th ed.P.S.S. SUNDAR RAO, Research Coordinator at the Leprosy Mission Trust India, New Delhi.

J. RICHARD, Consultant in Biostatistics and ResearchMethods.

The last decade has produced many textbooks onBiostatistics, with varying emphasis and degrees of mathematical complexity. This book has stood the test of time and continues to enjoy wide acceptance amongstudents of all health and allied professions, otherstudents and even qualified health investigators, who findit practical, simple and yet precise.

This fully updated and thoroughly revised Fifth Edition,while retaining the fundamental concepts, acquaints thereader with the advances in the subject. The bookexplains the concepts involved in arriving at the samplesize and also a quick solution to the estimation of samplesize. Survival analysis and log-rank test are illustratedwith examples. The essentials of Chi square tests aresimplified and presented. Two-way analysis of variance(ANOVA) is explained with two examples, with andwithout interaction term. The chapters on ResearchMethods, Interventional Studies and Observational Studies provide step-by-step guide to plan and carry outquality research. Questions given in each chapter willhelp the learner to gauge the level of understandingof the principles and applications. Clues to the use of computer packages are provided whenever necessary.

Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate medicalstudents as well as for nursing and paramedical students,the book will also be immensely useful to medical/healthfaculty and researchers in the field of Biostatistics.

KEY FEATURES

• A new chapter on Sample Size Determination• Several new sections• Extensive revision of practically all chapters• Provision of new examples• Chapter-end exercises

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Scope of Statistical

Methods in Medicine. Role of Statistics in ClinicalMedicine. Role of Statistics in Preventive Medicine.Variables. Frequency Distribution. Measures of CentralTendency and Location. Measures of Dispersion.

Probability. Probability Distributions. Sampling. Basis of

Statistical Inference. Tests of Significance and Estimation.Linear Regression and Correlation. The Chi-Square Test.Analysis of Variance. Non-parametric or Distribution-freeStatistical Tests. Vital Statistics. Health Statistics.Standardised Death Rates and Life Tables. Demography.Introduction to Research Methods. Interventional Studies.Sample Size Determination. Observational Studies. DataProcessing. Presentation of Data. Appendices. Biblio-graphy. Answers to Selected Questions. Index.



RASTOGI, MENDIRATTA & RASTOGIBioinformatics: Methods andApplications: Genomics, Proteomics andDrug Discovery, 4th ed.S.C. RASTOGI, formerly Professor and Head, Biological Sciences Group at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani.

NAMITA MENDIRATTA, Vice-President, IL&FS Technologies,New Delhi.

PARAG RASTOGI, has worked in industry in variouscapacities in IT and consulting.

Designed as a text for students and professionals

pursuing careers in the fields of molecular biology,pharmacy and bioinformatics, the fourth editioncontinues to offer a fascinating and authoritative treat-ment of the entire spectrum of bioinformatics, covering awide range of high-throughput technologies. In thisedition, four new chapters are included and two chaptersare updated.

As a student-friendly text, it embodies several pedagogicfeatures such as detailed examples, chapter-endproblems, numerous tables, a large number of diagrams,flow charts, a comprehensive glossary and an up-to-datebibliography. This book should prove an invaluable assetto students and researchers in the fields of bioinfor-

matics, biotechnology, computer-aided drug design,information technology, medical diagnostics, molecularbiology and pharmaceutical industry.

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition.Bioinformatics: An Introduction. Introduction to BiologicalDatabase. Information Search and Data Retrieval.Genome Analysis and Gene Mapping. Alignment of Pairsof Sequences. Alignment of Multiple Sequences andPhylogenetic Analysis. Introduction to Phylogenetics.Methods of Phylogenetric Analysis. Tools for SimilaritySearch and Sequence Alignment. Profiles and HiddenMarkov Models. Gene Identification and Prediction. RNAStructure Prediction. Gene Expression and Microarrays.Protein Classification and Structure Visualization. Protein

Structure Prediction. Proteomics. Computational Methodsfor Pathways and Systems Biology. Introduction to DrugDiscovery. Drug Discovery: Technology and Strategies.Cell Cycle: Key to Drug Discovery. Structural Biology and




Virtual Screening for Drug Discovery. Emerging Role of

Biomarkers in Drug Development. G-Protein CoupledReceptors as Drug Targets. Ion Channels and Aquaporinsas Potential Drug Targets. Computer-aided Drug Design.Problem Sets. Multiple Choice Questions. Glossary.Bibliography. Index.



SINGH

Introduction to BiomedicalInstrumentation, 2nd ed.

MANDEEP SINGH, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduatestudents of Instrumentation, Electronics, and ElectricalEngineering for a course in biomedical instrumentation aspart of their programmes. The book presents a detailedintroduction to the fundamental principles andapplications of biomedical instrumentation.

The book familiarizes the students of engineering withthe basics of medical science by explaining the relevantmedical terminology in simple language. Withoutpresuming prior knowledge of human physiology, it helpsthe students to develop a substantial understanding of the complex processes of functioning of the human body.The mechanisms of all major biomedical instrumentationsystems—ECG, EEG, CT scanner, MRI machine, pace-maker, dialysis machine, ultrasound imaging machine,laser lithotripsy machine, defibrillator, and plethys-mograph—are explained comprehensively. A largenumber of illustrations are provided throughout the bookto aid in the development of practical understanding of the subject matter. Chapter-end review questions help intesting the students’ grasp of the underlying concepts.

The second edition of the book incorporates detailedexplanations to action potential supported withillustrative example and improved figure, ionic action of

silver-silver chloride electrode, and isolation amplifiers. Italso includes mathematical treatment to ultrasonic transittime flowmeters. A method to find approximate axis of heart and image reconstruction in CT scan is explainedwith simple examples. A topic on MRI has been simplifiedfor clear understanding and a new section on PositronEmission Tomography (PET), which is an emerging toolfor cancer detection, has been introduced.

Contents: Preface. Introduction to BiomedicalInstrumentation. Bio-Potential Electrodes, Amplifiers andMeasurement Systems. Cardiovascular Measurements.Respiratory System Measurements. Neuromuscular andNervous Measurements. Sensory and BehaviouralMeasurements. Clinical Laboratory Instruments.

Biomedical Imaging Techniques. Therapeutic Equipment.Patient Monitoring System. Patient Safety and BiomedicalEquipment. Role of Lasers in Healthcare. Prostheses and

Artificial Organs. Telemedicine and Medical Informatics.

Suggested Further Reading. Index.Latest Print 2014 / 248 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


SRINIVAS

Bioinformatics: A Modern ApproachVITTAL R. SRINIVAS, was a Project Officer in the Depart-ment of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology,Madras. Currently he is pursuing research towards hisdoctoral degree at Rice University, Houston, Texas.

Being an interdisciplinary subject, Bioinformatics is todaycovering a range of interest both among the students and

teaching communities. Taking this increasing interest intoaccount, this book gives a comprehensive introductionto the subject. The text not only deals with the basicconcepts but it also emphasizes the technical andpractical aspects of the subject.

The book covers the computational tools in bioinform-atics, algorithmic aspects as well as technological aspects.Besides it gives a clear exposition of Viterbi algorithm,Hidden Markov models, UPGMA, FM algorithm, heuristic,developing and using substitution matrices, HMMs andderivation of a number of standard formulae in inform-ation theory and statistics. Finally the text focusseson the technological aspects of bioinformatics such as

sequencing through shot gun methods, microarrays, witha variety of unsupervised methods in data analysiswith examples, as well as interdisciplinary research insystems biology.

The book is primarily intended as a text for the studentsof Computer Science, Information Technology, under-graduate students of Bioinformatics, PGDCA andbiological sciences and biotechnology. The book shouldalso be of considerable interest for research scientist inChemistry and Pharmacy.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

• Provides an algorithmic approach to bioinformaticscoupled with latest technologies.

• Many complex ideas have been simplified.• Includes topics in sequence searching, sequencecomparison and tree construction.

• Contains ample model questions and sample projectsat the end of the book.

Contents: List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface.Acknowledgements. Prologue. Introduction. Part I:Introduction to Bioinformatics—Getting Started withLinux. Part II: Programming, Database Management andInformation Theory—World Wide Web. Perl and Java.Information Theory. Part III: Sequence Databases andSequence Analysis—National Center for BiotechnologyInformation (NCBI). Blast and Fasta: A Search forSimilarity. Part IV: Multiple Sequence Alignment,

Phylogenetic Analysis and Gene Prediction—PairwiseSequence Alignment and Dynamic Programming.Phylogeny. Gene Prediction. Part V: Protein Databases,



LIFE SCIENCES 19

Protein Domain Searching, and Structure Prediction—

Protein Data Bank (PDB). Domain Assignment andSearching. Native Structure Prediction and Protein FoldingPrediction. Part VI: Sequencing and Genome Mapping—Genome Sequencing. Maps. Part VII: Microarrays andSystems Biology—Why the Buzz About Microarrays?Microarray Design, Data Acquisition and Analysis.Proteomics. Systems Biology—The Holy Grail of Integration. Public Domain Databases and Analysis Tools:A Compendium. Model Questions. Appendix: Funda-mentals of Probability. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-2858-7 / ` 195.00

BIOTECHNOLOGY

BISWAS, et al.




Mushroom is an important crop of fungal origin that canbe cultivated on several agricultural residues. There areabout twenty mushroom species grown commercially allover the world, specifically known for their attractive fla-vours and textures that make food delicious. Mushroomsnot only contain protein, vitamins and minerals, but alsohave low calorie content with little fat and sugar. Theyprovide a high amount of qualitative nutrition requiredfor our growth and strong immune system.

This is a complete manual on the cultivated ediblemushrooms covering all the information from theirmorphological features to post-harvest preparations. Thestructure, natural diversity, food and medicinal values,impact of climatic factors on their cultivation and

cultivation methodologies are all explained in an easy-to-understand way. The economics of mushroom cultivationand ancillary information about mushroom centres,sources of spawn and machineries as well as addresses of leading mushroom farms and exporters have beenelaborated in the text.


Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Biodiversity of

Mushrooms. Influence of Climatic Conditions. Importanceof Mushroom Cultivation. Mushroom Laboratory andSpawn Preparation. Button Mushroom Cultivation.

Cultivation of Specialty Mushrooms. Management of

Diseases, Pests and Weed Fungal Attacks. Post HarvestTechnology and Food Preparations. Economics inMushroom Cultivation. Ancillary Information. References.Glossary. Index.



CHATTERJI

Introduction to EnvironmentalBiotechnology, 3rd ed.A.K. CHATTERJI, Formerly Professor of Applied Botany and

Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur;and Formerly Emeritus Fellow, School of Environmental Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

Intended as a text for the students of M.Sc. (Environ-mental Science), B.Tech. and M.Tech. (EnvironmentalEngineering), B.Tech. (Biotechnology) and B.Sc.(Biotechnology), this thoroughly revised Third Editionincorporates the latest advances and trends inEnvironmental Biotechnology.

The text focuses on the utilization of modern biologicaland biochemical tools, such as Genetically ModifiedOrganisms (GMOs), cell biological methods, biosensors,bioplastics and bio-fuels. It explains how to conserve the

rapidly dwindling bio-resources and judiciously exploitthe bio-sphere and also projects the future possibilities of this technology in the 21st century.

This book can also serve as a useful guide to researchscholars and practising professionals.

The Third Edition includes

• A new chapter (Chapter 10) containing some specialemerging topics, viz. DNA sensing, polymer biodegrad-ation and oil spill bio-remediation.

• Updated Chapters 5, 6, 9, 11 with latest informationand developments in environmental biotechnology.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers all the aspects of environmental biotechno-logy—from ecosystem to genetic and molecularlevels—supported by authentic data and information.

• Delineates strategies and protocols for the utilizationof microbes in solving problems of environment,including the use of the well-known super-bugPseudomonas putida.

• Discusses modern biotechnological tools in environ-mental monitoring and analysis.

• Uncovers the production processes and advantages of bio-fuels.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Preface to the First Edition.Acknowledgements. Environment and Biotechnology.

Ecosystem Approach in Environmental Management.World of Microbes in Relation to Environment.Conventional Wastewater Treatment Strategies UsingBiosystems. Biotechnological Methods of Pollution




Detection. Biotechnological Methods in Pollution

Abatement. Biotechnology and Biodegradation.Biohydrometallurgy and Biomining. GeneticallyEngineered Microbes in Biotreatment of Wastes andEnvironmental Safety. Emerging Techniques in SpecificPollution Problems. Eco-friendly Bio-products forEnvironmental Health. Environmental Biotechnology inthe 21st Century. Index.



GHATAK

Techniques and Methods in Biology

K.L. GHATAK, former Head, Department of Chemistry,Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, West Bengal.

This comprehensive and accessible text discusses all thetopics prescribed for the students of Life Sciences takingthe National Eligibility Test (NET). Besides, the bookwould also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of Biotechnology, and postgraduate students of Botany and Zoology.

The book discusses spectroscopy which forms the core of modern research, be it physical sciences or life sciences,and microscopy, which is now an indispensable analyticaltool in Biological Science, with all its different forms. Italso illustrates radioactivity and related phenomena so as

to justify their widespread applications in modernbiological, medical and chemical researches. The bookevaluates the role of statistics in biological as well asphysiological/medical phenomena, and systematicallyanalyses electrophysiological methods, histochemical andimmuno techniques, and molecular biology.

KEY FEATURES

• Questions and their answers are interspersedthroughout the text so as to make the discussion clearand meaningful.

• Use of mathematical calculations and formulas is keptto a minimum.

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: Biophysical

Methods—Spectroscopy. Infrared Spectroscopy. Ultra-violet and Visible Spectroscopy. Colorimetry and VisibleSpectrophotometry. Fluorescence and PhosphorescenceSpectrophotometry. Optical Rotatory Dispersion andCircular Dichroism. Nuclear Magnetic ResonanceSpectroscopy. Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy.Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. X-ray Crystallography/Diffraction. Mass Spectrometry. Chromatography. Part II:Microscopy—Electron Microscopy. Optical/light Micro-scopy. Fixation and Staining. Phase Contrast Microscopy.Part III: Radioactivity—Radio isotopes in Analytical Tech-niques. Tracer and Tracer Techniques. Biological Effects of Radiation. Autoradiography. Radiation Dosimetry. Part IV:Statistical Methods—Statistical Methods. Part V: Electro-

physiological Methods—Electrophysiological Methods.Part VI: Histochemical and Immuno-techniques—Flow-cytometry and Cytophotometry. Antibody and Immuno-chemistry. Part VII: Molecular Biology and Recombinant

DNA Methods—Electrophoresis and Electrofocusing.

Centrifugation. Nucleic Acid Hybridization and Cot Curves.Polymerase Chain Reaction. Sequencing of Proteins.Nucleic Acid Sequencing. Strategies for Genome Sequen-cing and Cloning. Polymorphism. Library Generation.Mutagenesis. Carbohydrates. Gene Expression. Micro-array Analysis of Gene Expression. Gene and Gene KnockOut. Recombinant Protein Expression. Lipids. Index.



KHAN & KHAN

Principles of Enzyme TechnologyM.Y. KHAN, Head and Dean, Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology,Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.

FARHA KHAN, Currently, she is pursuing research instructural biology at the Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore.

Today, enzyme technology, amalgamating enzymologywith biotechnology, has become a household name inpractically all branches of the contemporary science andtechnology. The book Principles of Enzyme Technology provides an exhaustive presentation of enzymetechnology. The text is organised into four parts out of which the first three are more inclined towards impartingthe conceptual aspects of the subject, whereas the fourthpart accentuates more on the escalating applications of enzymes in industry, be it food, textile or pharmaceutical.Thus, the book offers a balanced insight into theimmense world of enzymes in a single readable volume.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOOK

• Inclusion of a chapter on Enzyme Engineering and Technology makes the book more future-orientedhighlighting the wonders that the modern science canmake.

• The textual presentation is very lucid, illustrative andorganised in a manner that it is not based solely on thecomplexity of the subject but also on its usefulness.

• Adequate number of references, listing of literature forfurther reading and problems (both multiple choiceand thought based) given at the end of each chaptermake the book an ideal tool for learning enzymetechnology.

Primarily intended as a text for the students of biotechnology, biochemistry and other life sciencebranches, this book will be of immense use to theprofessionals as well as researchers for teaching andreferences.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Part I: Structure, Functionand Characterization of Enzymes—The World of Enzymes.Structure and Properties of Enzymes. Techniques Used in

Enzymatic Analysis. Part II: Characteristcs and Kinetics of Enzyme Catalysis—Reaction Kinetics: GeneralConsiderations. Kinetics of Enzymatic Reactions. EnzymeInhibition. Multi-substrate Reactions. Multisite and



LIFE SCIENCES 21

Allosteric Enzymes. Part III: Regulation And Mechanism Of

Enzyme Catalyzed Reactions—Enzyme Regulation.Cofactors and Coenzymes. Reaction Mechanisms of Representative Enzymes. Part IV: Applied Enzymology—Purification of Enzymes. Immobilization of Enzymes.Enzyme Engineering and Technology. IndustrialApplications of Enzymes. Clinical Enzymology. Index.

348 pp. (approx.) / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


KRISHNA PRASAD

Downstream Process Technology:A New Horizon in Biotechnology

NOORALABETTU KRISHNA PRASAD, Professor, Depart-ment of Biotechnology, P.A. College of Engineering,Mangalore, Karnataka.

Today, biochemical process industry demands fast andeconomic processes for the partitioning and purificationof biomolecules that give high yield and high purity of theproduct. An integral and cost intensive part of theseprocesses is associated with downstream processing forproduct isolation and purification. The aim of thiscomprehensive text is to provide an insightful overviewof the whole aspects of downstream processing forbiochemical product recovery.

Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students

of biotechnology and chemical engineering, this self-contained text includes the chapters based on the recentdevelopments in the industry and academics. It coversthe importance of the downstream processing in terms of its relevancy to modern days ever-changing consumerneeds, process design criteria relevance to set objectives,and physicochemical factors that help to formulate thestrategy to develop a configuration among the rawmaterial, methodology and instruments. This overview isfollowed by different downstream processing steps. Thetext concludes with the discussion on stabilization of theproduct to improve the shelf life of the product.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes detailed biological, mathematical, chemicaland physical aspects of downstream processing.

• Distinguishes downstream processing from analyticalbioseparation.

• Contains numerous illustrations and solved problems.

Contents: Preface. Part 1: Introduction—DownstreamProcess Technology: An Overview. BioproductPurification. Downstream Process Economics. CostCutting Strategies in Downstream Processing Industry.Process Design Criteria for Bioproducts. Characteristicsof Biological Mixtures. Physicochemical Basis of Bioseparation. Part 2: Removal of Insolubles—CellDisruption Techniques. Filtration. Centrifugation. Part 3:Product Identification Techniques—Characterization of

the Product. Analysis of the Product Purity. Part 4:Product Separation Techniques—Distillation. Liquid–LiquidExtraction. Adsorption. Evaporation. Part 5: ProductPurification—Precipitation. Membrane Based Separation

Process. Chromatography. Part 6: Product Resolution—

Crystallization. Freeze Drying. Bibliography. Index.Latest Print 2012 / 384 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


KRISHNA PRASAD

Enzyme Technology: Pacemaker ofBiotechnologyNOORALABETTU KRISHNA PRASAD, Professor,Department of Biotechnology, P.A. College of Engineering,Mangalore, Karnataka.

Keeping in view the well-established place of enzymes inthe field of biotechnology and the recent development in

biotech industries, this comprehensive and well-writtentextbook presents the fundamental concepts of enzymetechnology, emphasizing the practical and economicaspects of enzyme usage.

Beginning with an overview of enzymes giving insightsinto the physicochemical properties, classifications,sources, mechanisms and characteristics of enzymes, thetext discusses the enzyme kinetics in detail. It furnishes agreat deal of information on potential of enzymes fortheir commercial exploitation. The text then goes on todescribe the biotechnical significance of enzymes withtheir applications in the fields of food and pharmaceuticalindustries. The text is supported by a large number of

solved examples and illustrative diagrams.Primarily designed for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of biotechnology and biochemical engineering,the book will also be useful to professionals, researchersand entrepreneurs.

KEY FEATURES

• Written in an easy-to-understand style.

• Provides simple, clear and authoritative guide to theprinciples and scope of enzymes in biotechnology.

• Includes chapter-end review questions based onrecently appeared university question papers.

Contents: Preface. Enzymes—An Overview. EnzymeKinetics. Mechanism of Enzyme Action. Significance of

Enzymes. Enzymatic Techniques. Immobilization of Enzymes. Biocatalytic Applications. Bibliography. Index.



PUROHIT

Introduction to Plant Cell, Tissue andOrgan CultureSUNIL D. PUROHIT, Professor and Head, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.

Designed primarily as a text for undergraduate and

postgraduate students of Botany and Plant Bio-technology, the book discusses the theoretical aspectsand modern applications of plant cell, tissue andorgan culture.




Written with the aim of providing up-to-date information

on the subject, and focused on the concept of commercialization of plant cell culture, the contents havebeen presented with clarity.

The book not only discusses the theoretical aspects of plant tissue culture but also emphasizes the art of itspractice. It also provides a systematic explanation of asepsis and methods of sterilization, plant tissue culturetechniques, culture of reproductive structures, planttissue culture in germplasm conservation, its applicationsin the industry and plant pathology and operation andmanagement of greenhouse hardening unit. In addition,it discusses in vitro propagation of plants (micro-propagation) with a series of case studies pertaining totree species and horticultural crops.

Besides students, the book will also prove to be usefulfor researchers, scholars and teachers.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Laboratory Facilities,Tools and Techniques. Concept of Asepsis and Methodsof Sterilization. Tissue Culture Media. Plant Cell Culture:Basic Concepts. Initiation of Plant Tissue Culture.Micropropagation. Protoplast Culture. Culture of Reproductive Structures. Variability in Tissue Culture.Secondary Metabolite Production in Culture. SomaticEmbryogenesis. Synthetic Seed Technology. Plant TissueCulture in Germplasm Conservation. Plant Tissue CultureIndustry. Greenhouse Hardening Unit Operation andManagement. Tissue Culture in Plant Pathology. Answers

to MCQ. Index.



SCHNEIDER & SAGAN

Into The Cool: Energy Flow,Thermodynamics, and LifeERIC D. SCHNEIDER—of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; National Marine Water Quality Laboratory.

DORION SAGAN—coauthor of Microcosmos and What

Is Life? Science writer to New York Times, Natural History,and Wired.

“Into the Cool is a dazzling exposition of an idea: that lifeis fundamentally not a noun, or a thing, but a verb.Building upon the beautiful subtleties of the Second Lawof Thermodynamics, Eric Schneider and Dorion Sagantake us on a tour de force through biology, touching uponthe origin of life, sex, evolution, ecology, and eveneconomics. Along the way, they dethrone the idea thatthe gene is the central actor in the drama of life and putthe focus properly back on the plot—the organized flowsof matter and energy that make life what it is. This bookis destined to be a classic.”

—J. SCOTT TURNERPhysiologist, author of The Extended Organism

The what , why and how of life always intrigued humanrace. Scientists, philosophers and theologians all have

tried to answer these questions in their own way. In this

interesting book, the authors explain the basis of life bydrawing a parallel between Life and the second law of thermodynamics.

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction:Trouble at the EPA. Part I: THE ENERGETIC—TheSchrödinger Paradox. Simplicity. Eyes of Fire: ClassicalEnergy Science. The Cosmic Casino: Statistical Mechanics.Nature Abhors a Gradient. The River Must Flow:Open Systems. Too Much, Not Enough: Cycles. Part II:THE COMPLEX—Swirl World. Physics’ Own “Organisms”.Whirlpools and Weather. Part III: THE LIVING—Thermodynamics and Life. Brimstone Beginnings.Blue Planet Blues. Regress under Stress. The Secretof Trees. Into the Cool. Trends in Evo-lution. Part IV:THE HUMAN—Health, Vigor, and Longevity. Economics.Purpose in Life. Appendix: Principles of Open Thermo-dynamic Systems. References. Index.


ISBN-81-203-2942-2 / ` 325.00

SIVASANKAR

Bioseparations: Principles andTechniquesB. SIVASANKAR, Professor, Department of Chemistry,

Anna University, Chennai.

This systematically organized and well-balanced bookcompresses within the covers of a single volume thetheoretical principles and techniques involved inbioseparations, also called downstream processing. Thesetechniques are derived from a range of subjects, forexample, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry,biochemistry, biological science and chemical engineering.

Organized in its 15 chapters, the text covers in the firstfew chapters topics related to chemical engineering unitoperations such as filtration, centrifugation, adsorption,extraction and membrane separation as applied tobioseparations. The use of chromatography as practicedat laboratory as well as industrial scale operation andrelated techniques such as gel filtration, affinity and

pseudoaffinity chromatography, ion-exchange chromato-graphy, electrophoresis and related methods have beendiscussed. The important applications of these techniqueshave also been highlighted.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

• Basic principles involved in the various techniques aredealt with illustrative diagrams and description.

• Worked examples are given at the end of relevantchapters.

• An overview of entire course/subject of bioseparationsis presented in Chapter 1.

The book is intended primarily as a textbook for under-graduate and postgraduate students of biotechnology—

both in science and engineering. Some of the topicscovered would also greatly benefit students who wish tospecialize on certain areas as well as those in the industryengaged in biotechnology research.



LIFE SCIENCES 23

Contents: Preface. An Overview of Bioseparations.

Cell Disruption. Filtration. Centrifugation. Adsorption.Extraction. Membrane Separation Processes. Precipi-tation. Chromatography: Principles and Practice. GelFiltration. Ion Exchange Chromatography and Chro-matofocusing. Reversed Phase and HydrophobicInteraction Chromatography. Affinity Chromatography.Electrokinetic Methods of Separation. FinishingOperations and Formulation. Bibliography. Index.



BOTANY

BISWAS, et al.




Mushroom is an important crop of fungal origin that canbe cultivated on several agricultural residues. There are

about twenty mushroom species grown commercially allover the world, specifically known for their attractive fla-vours and textures that make food delicious. Mushroomsnot only contain protein, vitamins and minerals, but alsohave low calorie content with little fat and sugar. Theyprovide a high amount of qualitative nutrition requiredfor our growth and strong immune system.

This is a complete manual on the cultivated ediblemushrooms covering all the information from theirmorphological features to post-harvest preparations. Thestructure, natural diversity, food and medicinal values,impact of climatic factors on their cultivation andcultivation methodologies are all explained in an easy-to-understand way. The economics of mushroom cultivation

and ancillary information about mushroom centres,sources of spawn and machineries as well as addresses of leading mushroom farms and exporters have beenelaborated in the text.


Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Biodiversity of Mushrooms. Influence of Climatic Conditions. Importanceof Mushroom Cultivation. Mushroom Laboratory and

Spawn Preparation. Button Mushroom Cultivation.Cultivation of Specialty Mushrooms. Management of Diseases, Pests and Weed Fungal Attacks. Post HarvestTechnology and Food Preparations. Economics in

Mushroom Cultivation. Ancillary Information. References.

Glossary. Index.Latest Print 2012 / 220 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


CHAUBE & PUNDHIR

Crop Diseases and Their ManagementH.S. CHAUBE, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology,College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agricultureand Technology, Pantnagar.

V.S. PUNDHIR, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.

This comprehensive and uptodate text is designed toprovide information to the readers on all importantaspects of plant pathology in a single volume. Theinformation on modern areas like Disease diagnosis,Disease forecasting, Biological control, Epidemiology andBiotechnology in disease resistance and safe use of pesticides have been covered, giving most recentconcepts. The text is illustrated with flow diagrams, linediagrams, photographs and tables for quick and easyunderstanding of the subject.

KEY FEATURES

• Comprehensive description of various groups of plantpathogens

• Descriptive and illustrated treatment of aspects/issuespertaining to principles of plant pathology andprinciples of plant disease management

• In-depth description of diagnosis of plant diseases

• Discussion on etiology and management of importantplant diseases.

Intended primarily as a textbook for undergraduate andpostgraduate students of biology and agriculture, thisbook would also be useful for researchers, practitioners,and agribusiness consultants.

Contents: Preface. Plant Diseases. Landmarks inDevelopment of Plant Pathology. Diagnosis of PlantDisease. Disease Development. Mechanism of HostDefence. Genetics of Host Pathogen Interaction. DiseaseDevelopment in Populations. Disease Measurement andForecasting. Principles of Plant Disease Management.Physical Methods. Regulatory Methods. Cultural Practices.Biological Control. Management Through Host Genes.Chemical Control. Integrated Plant Disease Management.Kingdom: Fungi. Kingdom: Protozoa and Plant Diseases.Kingdom: Chromista (Oomycota), and Plant Diseases.Phylum: Chytridiomycota and Plant Diseases. Phylum:Ascomycota and Plant Diseases. Vascular Wilts. Phylum:Basidiomycota and Plant Diseases. Bacteria and PlantDiseases. Viruses and Plant Diseases. Mollicutes and PlantDiseases. Nematodes and Plant Diseases. PhanerogamicPlant Parasites. Post-Harvest Diseases. Plant Diseases of Unsettled Etiology. Non-Infectious Disorders. Glossary.

E-References. Index.






GHATAK

Techniques and Methods in BiologyK.L. GHATAK, former Head, Department of Chemistry,Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, West Bengal.

This comprehensive and accessible text discusses all thetopics prescribed for the students of Life Sciences takingthe National Eligibility Test (NET). Besides, the bookwould also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of Biotechnology, and postgraduate students of Botany and Zoology.

The book discusses spectroscopy which forms the core of modern research, be it physical sciences or life sciences,and microscopy, which is now an indispensable analytical

tool in Biological Science, with all its different forms. Italso illustrates radioactivity and related phenomena soas to justify their widespread applications in modernbiological, medical and chemical researches. The bookevaluates the role of statistics in biological as well asphysiological/medical phenomena, and systematicallyanalyses electrophysiological methods, histochemical andimmuno techniques, and molecular biology.

KEY FEATURES


• Use of mathematical calculations and formulas is kept

to a minimum.Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: BiophysicalMethods—Spectroscopy. Infrared Spectroscopy. Ultra-violet and Visible Spectroscopy. Colorimetry and VisibleSpectrophotometry. Fluorescence and PhosphorescenceSpectrophotometry. Optical Rotatory Dispersion andCircular Dichroism. Nuclear Magnetic ResonanceSpectroscopy. Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy.Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. X-ray Crystallography/Diffraction. Mass Spectrometry. Chromatography. Part II:Microscopy—Electron Microscopy. Optical/light Micro-scopy. Fixation and Staining. Phase Contrast Microscopy.Part III: Radioactivity—Radio isotopes in Analytical Tech-niques. Tracer and Tracer Techniques. Biological Effects of

Radiation. Autoradiography. Radiation Dosimetry. Part IV:Statistical Methods—Statistical Methods. Part V: Electro-physiological Methods—Electrophysiological Methods.Part VI: Histochemical and Immuno-techniques—Flow-cytometry and Cytophotometry. Antibody and Immuno-chemistry. Part VII: Molecular Biology and RecombinantDNA Methods—Electrophoresis and Electrofocusing.Centrifugation. Nucleic Acid Hybridization and Cot Curves.Polymerase Chain Reaction. Sequencing of Proteins.Nucleic Acid Sequencing. Strategies for Genome Sequen-cing and Cloning. Polymorphism. Library Generation.Mutagenesis. Carbohydrates. Gene Expression. Micro-array Analysis of Gene Expression. Gene and Gene KnockOut. Recombinant Protein Expression. Lipids. Index.



RANGASWAMI & MAHADEVAN

Diseases of Crop Plants in India, 4th ed.G. RANGASWAMI, Formerly, Adviser, PlanningCommission; Director, Central Staff College for Agriculture, Hyderabad; and Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

A. MAHADEVAN, Formerly, Director, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras.

This fully-revised and enlarged fourth edition introducesthe students to the basic and applied aspects of plantpathology and to the major diseases of crops and fruittrees in India. Latest developments in the molecularbiology of diseased plants and control measures areincorporated in the book.

The book begins with a detailed description on micro-organisms, their morphology, classification, physiologyand genetics. It then deals with symptoms andmethods of studying plant diseases, and the principles of infection, spread and control measures of variousdiseases.

An unique feature of the text is its indepth coverage of the major diseases of cereals, pulses, vegetables,oilseeds, fruit trees, cash crops and plantation crops.Finally, the book presents a critical review of the currentstatus and future lines of work in plant pathology in theglobal scenario, especially with reference to thedevelopments in biotechnology.

This comprehensive and profusely illustrated text willbe highly valuable to undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of agriculture and plant pathology and thestudents of botany at all levels.

Contents: Preface to the First Edition. Preface to theSecond Edition. Preface to the Third Edition. Preface.Introduction. Microorganisms in General. Methods of Studying Plant Diseases. Symptoms of Plant Diseases.Principles of Infection and Spread of Diseases. Principlesof Plant Disease Control. Diseases of Cereals. Diseases of Pulses. Diseases of Vegetables. Diseases of OilseedsPlants. Diseases of Fruit Plants. Diseases of Cash Crops.Disease of Plantation Crops. A Critical Review. Appendix—

Some Common Fixative Stains, Preservatives and MediaUsed in Studying Plant Diseases. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-1247-0 / ` 395.00

RAVICHANDRA

Methods and Techniques inPlant NematologyN.G. RAVICHANDRA, Associate Professor in theDepartment of Plant Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, Bangalore.

Covering the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, this book dealswith a wide range of practical methods and techniquesused in Plant Nematology. It has been designed specially



LIFE SCIENCES 25

to fulfill the needs of both undergraduate and

postgraduate students of Agricultural and HorticulturalUniversities. It includes both basic and applied aspects of Plant Nematology.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes nematode sampling and extraction techniquesfrom both soils as well as plant tissues.

• Provides keys to identify major plant parasiticnematodes.

• Includes techniques of drawing and measuringnematodes, histochemical, biochemical and moleculartechniques in addition to important techniques relatedto Remote Sensing, Electron Microscopy, Microplots,Photomicrography, Culturing, Bioagents, Botanicals,

Nematicides, etc.• Exclusive chapters on techniques pertaining to specificnematode genus/species and non-specific generaltechniques applicable to plant nematodes irrespectiveof the genus/species.

• Provides tips for the better results, important points toremember, and advantages or disadvantages of thetechniques used.

Besides UG and PG students, this book will serve theneeds of research scholars and scientists engaged in thefield of Plant Nematology, Plant Pathology, Soil Micro-biology and Entomology. It will also be useful to theofficials/field personnel of the agricultural and horti-cultural departments and others concerned with plant

protection.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements.Acquaintance with the Equipments and Materials Used inPlant Nematology. Methods of Sampling for PlantParasitic Nematodes. Techniques of Nematode Extraction.Techniques of Extraction of Nematodes from PlantTissues. Keys to Identify Major Genera of Plant ParasiticNematodes. Techniques of Nematode Culturing.Techniques to Test Pathogenicity. Techniques of Handling, Killing, Fixing, Staining and Mounting of Nematodes. Techniques of Preservation and Staining of Nematodes in Plant Tissues. Techniques of Drawing andMeasuring Nematodes. Techniques of Histopathology

and Histochemistry in Nematology. PhotomicrographicTechniques. Electron Microscopic Techniques.Biochemical and Molecular Techniques. Techniques of Biochemical Estimations in Nematode Infected PlantTissues. Methods of Assessing Crop Losses. Techniquesof Nematode Bioassay. Microplot Techniques inNematological Research. Techniques of Remote Sensing.Techniques Related to the Biological Agents of Nematodes. Techniques Related to EntomopathogenicNematodes (EPN’s). Techniques Related to SpecificNematodes. General Techniques. Technique of SoilSolarization. Technique Soil Fumigation. Techniques forTesting Nematicides. Techniques Related to the Use of Botanicals in Nematode Management. Bibliography.

Index.Latest Print 2015 / 616 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


VERMA

Introduction to Taxonomy ofAngiospermsB.K. VERMA, former Professor and Head Department of Botany, University of Allahabad.

Taxonomy is one of the oldest biological disciplines. Thisbook presents an account of general principles and aimsof taxonomy in a comprehensive manner. It has beenwritten mainly to cater the needs of undergraduatestudents pursuing courses in Botany/Life Sciences/PlantSciences, but it will be useful for postgraduate studentsof these disciplines as well.

The book gives a critical account of the important

systems of classification and salient features of the APG II(Angiosperm Phylogeny Group, 2003) system of planttaxonomy. It mentions the important rules of plantnomenclature, and various codes of nomenclatureincluding the latest Vienna Code of 2006. Further, itdiscusses the usefulness of anatomy, embryology,palynology, chemistry, cytology and ecology undercurrent trends in plant taxonomy. A thorough coverage of profusely illustrated 50 important dicotyledonous andmonocotyledonous angiospermic families is the hallmarkof this book. Each family is described covering thefollowing points: Distribution, vegetative features, floraldescription, morphological nature of organs, furtherclassification, affinities with other families, economicimportance and description of common plant(s). Finally,the book covers the different aspects and theoriesrelated to the origin of angiosperms, and elucidates themethods and techniques of herbarium development andmaintenance.

KEY FEATURES

• Presents a key to families described in the book.

• Provides a pro forma for the description of angiosperms.

• Includes a glossary of important technical terms.

• Lists the important Herbaria of India and the world.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. History of Plant

Classification. Important Systems of Classification. PlantNomenclature. Current Trends in Plant Taxonomy.Selected Families of Angiosperms: Dicotyledons. SelectedFamilies of Angiosperms: Monocotyledons. Origin of Angiosperms. Field and Herbarium Techniques.Appendices—I: Key to Families Described in the Book. II:Pro forma for the Description of a Flowering Plant. III:Synopsis of Families and Suprafamilial Taxa of Magnoliophyta. Glossary. References. Index.






ECOLOGY

RANA

Essentials of Ecology and EnvironmentalScience, 5th ed.S.V.S. RANA, former Vice Chancellor of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. He has served Chaudhary Charan SinghUniversity, Meerut as Professor and Head, Department of Zoology; Coordinator, Department of Environmental Science; and Coordinator, UGC Innovative AssistanceProgram in Toxicology.

This revised fifth edition, is a lucid presentation of the

fundamental concepts and principles of ecology andenvironmental science. Extensively illustrated, the bookprovides in-depth coverage of major areas such asatmospheric and soil science, hydrobiology, biodiversity,and pollution ecology. It seeks to impart comprehensiveunderstanding of the major ecological issues, policies andlaws, crucial for solving environmental problems. Newsections on vital topics such as acid rain and deposition,metapopulations, environmental disasters and the BaliSummit on Climate Change 2007 contribute strongly tothis endeavour.

The book is primarily intended for undergraduate (B.Sc.)students of environmental science and other relevantbiological sciences. It will also be very useful forpostgraduate (M.Sc.) students of these subjects as well asfield professionals and researchers.

KEY FEATURES

• Use of indigenous examples for explaining subjectmatter

• Coverage of extreme environments such as Antarctica,the Arctic region, open oceans, and deserts, along withup-to-date information on major ecosystems

• Chapters devoted to biodiversity as well as natural andgenetic resources of India

• Detailed descriptions of ecocompartments such asatmosphere and lithosphere

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition.Acknowledgements. Definition, Scope and History of Ecology. Ecology and Evolution. EnvironmentalAdaptations. Climate and Atmosphere. Earth andLithosphere. Hydrosphere. Biosphere. Bio-Geochemicaland Nutrient Cycles. Environmental Factors and SpeciesInteractions. Biodiversity. Genetic Resources. NaturalResources (Minerals, Energy, Water, Forests). Ecologyof Populations. Concept of Community. Ecosystem(Structure and Function). Fragile Ecosystems. AirPollution. Water Pollution. Noise Pollution. RadioactivePollution. Solid Waste Pollution. Land Pollution. GlobalEnvironmental Problems. Environmental Disasters.Environmental Insti-tutions, International Cooperation

and Law. Glossary. Index.Latest Print 2013 / 608 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm


FISHERY SCIENCE

JADHAV

Aquaculture Technology andEnvironmentUJWALA JADHAV , Reader, Department of Life Sciences,

University of Mumbai, Mumbai.

Aquaculture, farming of aquatic animals and plants, isone of the world’s fastest growing food productionsystems. This text provides an excellent elucidation of theconcepts of aquaculture along with its impact on theenvironment.

Written in a style that makes the subject both interestingto read and easy to understand, this text describes thescope and principles of aquaculture, and the design andmanagement of a typical aquaculture/fish farming. Itexplains different types of culture systems and practices,as well as different criteria for the selection of species forculture. The text discusses some common diseases inaquaculture and measures to prevent them. It furtherelaborates the importance of a balanced diet for aquaticspecies and focuses on harvesting and post-harvestingtechnology.

Biotechnolgy has gained immense importance in recentyears and it is now applied to aquaculture for

improvement of aquatic species. This book discusses indetail the role of biotechnology in aquaculture. Inaddition, it deals with different aquaculture practices in

India, such as culture of carp, prawn, pearl and seaweed.

The text concludes with a discussion on the effects of

aquaculture practices on the environment.

KEY FEATURES

• Provides a list of major important aquaculture species

cultured worldwide.

• Presents the latest data to enhance the utility of the text.

• Gives special emphasis on aquaculture practicesin India.

The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of zoology (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) and fisheries (B.F.Sc.and M.F.Sc.). It will also be useful to aquaculturists andenvironmentalists.

Contents: Preface. Basics of Aquaculture. History of Aquaculture. Aquafarm Engineering. Types of CultureSystems. Different Culture Practices. Species Selection inAquaculture. Diseases in Aquaculture. Feed Formulationin Aquaculture. Harvesting-post-harvesting Technologyand Processing in Aquaculture. Biotechnology in Aquacul-ture. Carp Culture. Prawn Culture. Pearl Culture. SeaweedCulture. Impact of Agriculture on Environment. Index.





LIFE SCIENCES 27

MICROBIOLOGY

RANGASWAMI & BAGYARAJ

Agricultural Microbiology, 2nd ed.G. RANGASWAMI, Formerly, Adviser, Planning

Commission; Director, Central Staff College for Agriculture,

Hyderabad; and Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural

University, Coimbatore.

D.J. BAGYARAJ, Professor of Microbiology, University of

Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

This book is about the study of microbes and the funda-

mental aspects of microorganisms and their relationship

to agriculture. Designed for undergraduate and post-graduate students of agriculture and biology, this basicand well illustrated text provides a comprehensivepresentation of microorganisms.

The book begins with some basic information on micro-organisms including methods of study and classification.It then goes on to describe their morphology, physiology,biochemistry and genetics. A discussion on soil micro-organisms along with pathogenic forms and their effecton plants is also given. The text concludes with a fairlydetailed account of microbial biotechnology which coversmost of the recent advances in the area.

This is the second edition of the author’s highly

successful earlier edition for which Dr. Selman A.Waksman, discoverer of Streptomycin, write theForeword. The author worked with this Nobel Laureateat Rutgers State University.

Contents: Foreword by Seiman A. Waksman. Intro-duction. Historical. Methods of Studying Microorganisms.Classification of Microorganisms. Morphology andCytology of Microorganisms. Physiology and Biochemistryof Microorganisms. Genetics of Microorganisms.Microorganisms in Soil. Plant Pathogenic Microorganisms.Microorganisms in Food and Dairy Industry. Micro-organisms Harmful to Man and Animal. Microorganismsin Miscellaneous Roles. Microbial Biotechnology.

Appendix: Some Common Media for Culturing Micro-organisms. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-0668-4 / ` 325.00

RAO

Introduction to MicrobiologyA.S. RAO, Former Professor, Nagarjuna University,Guntur.

The book brings together information on the widestrange of topics in microbiology in a single source. Writtenin a concise manner and ideally suited for students and

teachers at colleges, this book discusses microbiologyin sufficient depth. Elaborate illustrations are providedfor easy understanding of the subject. The text includesimmunology, biology and infectious disease principles.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers fundamental principles and main applications of microorganisms in an organised manner.

• Presents an intelligible survey of microorganisms anddetailed structure of bacteria as well as a brief consideration of their classification.

• Discusses features, classification and importance of viruses.

• Provides basic information on bacterial metabolism,genetics and immunology. Also covers environ-mentalaspects and infectious diseases.

• Illustrates details of chemical structures and metabolicpathways.

• Explains basic principles of microbial genetics

and immunology in simple terms with suitableillustrations.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. The Structure of Microbial Cells. A Survey of Microorganisms and Viruses.Morphology and Classification of Bacteria. Viruses.Nutrition and Growth of Bacteria. Metabolism of Bacteria. Microbial Genetics. Immunology. Micro-organisms in the Environment. Microorganisms inIndustry and Food. Microorganisms in Human Diseases.Basic Methods in Microbiology. List of Books for FurtherReading. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-1217-3 / ` 150.00

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

CHAITANYA

Cell and Molecular Biology:A Lab ManualK.V. CHAITANYA is an Associate Professor in theDepartment of Biotechnology at GITAM University,Visakhapatnam.

This laboratory guide, intended for undergraduate and

postgraduate students, includes techniques and theirprotocols ranging from microscopy to in vitro proteinsynthesis. Experiments relating to chromosomes studyand identifying the phases of cell division are explained.The book lucidly deals with the extraction andcharacterization of chromatin and techniques for studyingits modifications, the gene methodology for identificationof mutation and the methodology for isolation of nucleicacids from all types of organisms, such as viruses, fungi,plants and animals. All the protocols have been explainedfollowing step-by-step method. Different types of electrophoresis and their techniques, including, blottingtechniques and the methodology for stripping of probesfrom membranes for reusing the blot, have also been

dealt with. Protocols on modern molecular biologytechniques—PCR, restriction enzyme digest, DNAisolation, cloning and DNA sequencing—add weightage tothe book. It also gives necessary knowledge of different




types of stains, staining techniques, buffers, reagents and

media used in the protocols.To help students prepare for answering viva vocequestions, the book includes MCQs based on thediscussed techniques.

Contents: Preface. Microscopy. Cell Division.Chromosomes. Chromatin and Histone Proteins.Mutations. Isolation of Nucleic Acids. Estimation of DNA,RNA and Proteins. Electrophoresis. Blotting Techniques.Polymerase Chain Reaction. Restriction Digestion. GeneCloning. DNA Sequencing. Protein Synthesis.Appendices—A: Preparation of Buffers and Reagents.B: General Laboratory Practices. C: Staining and CommonStains in Cytology. Index.


MAHABAL RAM

Fundamentals of Cytogenetics andGeneticsMAHABAL RAM, Advisor, Directorate of Research, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad.

This comprehensive and well-written text providesthorough understanding of the principles and applicationsof cytogenetics and genetics in an easy-to-understand

style.The text is divided into Four parts. Part I on Principles of Cytogenetics deals with evolution and structure of cell,cell division and change, and structure of geneticmaterial. Part II on Principles of Genetics providesdetailed discussions on transmission, distribution andarrangement of genetic material, and evolution of species. Part III which is on Molecular Genetics discussesfunctions of genetic material including biotechnology andgenetic engineering, and the last Part IV on QuantitativeGenetics deliberates on the course of genetic material inpopulations.

A historical approach to the subject has also been

presented to show the continuity and progress.KEY FEATURES

• Incorporates latest and up-to-date information on thesubjects covered.

• Provides review questions at the end of each chapterto test the understanding of the concepts discussed.

• Gives ample references to explore further.

• Includes a glossary of important terms.

The book is eminently suitable for undergraduate andpostgraduate students of botany, agriculture, zoologyand biotechnology for courses in genetics/genetics andcytogenetics. In addition, the book would also be

useful to students appearing in different competitiveexaminations.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part I: Principlesof Cytogenetics—Evolution of Cell. Cell Division.

Organization of Chromosome and Theory of Heredity.

Chromosomal Aberrations (Structural). ChromosomalVariation (Numerical), Polyploidy and Its EvolutionarySignificance. Part II: Principles of Genetics—Mendel andPrinciples of Heredity. Exceptions to Mendelian Principlesof Inheritance. Linkage and Crossing Over. Evolutionof Species. Multiple Alleles and Blood Groups. SexDetermination and Sex Linkage. Inheritance of Cytoplasmic—Genetic System. Gene and EnvironmentalAdaptation. Genetics of Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses.Mutation and Mutagenesis. Part III: Molecular Genetics—Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA): Their Structures andFunctions. DNA Synthesis. Discovery of Genetic Code.Fine Structure of Gene. Gene Regulation and Expression(Transcription and Translocation). Gene–Enzyme–Protein

Relationship. Biotechnology and Transgenetic Plants.Plant Genetic Engineering. Concept of Gene Cloning andProcedure for Reconstruction of Recombinant DNA.Part IV: Quantitative Genetics—Concept of Probability.Multiple Factor Hypothesis and Polygenic Inheritance.Genetic Components of Variances. Role of Genotype andEnvironment in Quantitative Traits. Population Genetics.Measurement of Quantitative Characters. Appendix.Glossary. Index.



MAHABAL RAM

Plant Breeding MethodsMAHABAL RAM, Advisor, Directorate of Research, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad.

This comprehensive book provides a detailed account of the plant breeding methodology, covering particularlypre- and post-Green Revolution era. It elaborates onplant breeding and gene manipulation, utilization of self-incompatibility in developing hybrids, different plantbreeding methods for development of crop varieties andhybrids in self- and cross-pollinated crops, nature of geneaction and genotype—environment interaction. The textdiscusses gene manipulation in the crop plant andtransfer of genes from wild species to cultivated crops,

application of biotechnology in plant breeding, andgenetic engineering and transgenic molecular markers asbreeding tools and their limitations. It concludes with adiscussion on physiologic breeding approach and newplant ideotype concepts which are an emerging area of interest in plant breeding research.

The book will be of immense use to undergraduate andpostgraduate students of Agricultural Sciences andBotany for their course study. Besides, research scholarsand professionals will also find the book as an excellentsource of reference.

Contents: Preface. Part I: PLANT BREEDING AND GENEMANIPULATION—Plant Breeding History. Plant

Domestication, Introduction and Acclimatization. Patternof Evolution of Crop Plants and Centre of Origin. PlantGenetic Resources. Mode of Reproduction in Crop Plants.Genetic Bases of Plant Breeding. Genetics Consequences



LIFE SCIENCES 29

of Self and Cross Fertilization. Mating System and their

Genetic Consequences. Self Incompatibility and Sterility inPlant Breeding. Qualitative and Quantitative Inheritanceand their Genetic Behaviour in Segregating Population.Genetic Component of Variances. Genotype—Environ-ment Interaction Variances. Part II: CONVENTIONALBREEDING METHODS—Early Plant Breeding Methods inSelf-pollinated, Cross-pollinated and Asexually PropagatedCrops. Breeding Methods in Self-Pollinated Crops.Breeding Methods in Cross-pollinated Crops. InbreedingDepression and Heterosis. Population Improvement.Heterosis Breeding, Concept and Theories. HybridBreeding in Rice and Wheat. Breeding Crop Varieties forWider Adaptation and Stability in Performance. Selection.Selection Methods. Part III: NON-CONVENTIONAL

BREEDING APPROACH—Mutation-Breeding. Polyploidyand Distant Hybridization in Plant Breeding. Aneuploidsand Chromosome Manipulation in Plant Breeding.Application of Plant Biotechnology in Plant Breeding.Plant Genetic Engineering and Transgenic Crops(Genetically Modified Crops). Role of Molecular Markersin Plant Breeding. Part IV: BREEDING FOR STRESSRESISTANCE—Breeding for Resistance to Biological andNon-Biological Stresses. Mechanism of DiseaseResistance. Plant Breeding History and Advances forDisease Resistance in Crop Plants. Plant Breeding Historyand Advances for Insect Pest Resistance. Plant Breedingfor Abiotic Stresses (Drought and Cold). Breeding WheatVarieties for Heat Tolerance. Breeding to Improve Grain

Quality in Crop Plants. Part V: BREEDING FOR FUTURE—Quality Seed Production. Physiological Breeding Approachto Enhance Crop Yield. Part VI: STATISTICAL ANDBIOMETRICAL METHODS USED IN PLANT BREEDING—Plant Ideotype Breeding. Simple Statistical MeasuresFrequency Distribution, Mean, Mode, Medium.Estimation of Polygenic Variability in Quantitative Traits.Importance of Combining Ability in Plant Breeding.Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-4850-9 / ` 695.00

MOHANAN

Essentials of Plant BreedingK.V. MOHANAN, Professor of Genetics and Plant Breedingin the Department of Botany, University of Calicut,Kerala.

Essentials of Plant Breeding provides comprehensivecoverage of principles and practices used in plantbreeding. Covering basic concepts of genetics andconventional methods, the book discusses all modernmethods and advance techniques of plant breeding. Italso deals with the pest and disease resistance, qualityimprovement, heterosis breeding, ideotype breeding, etc.The book has a special mention on variety release, seed

certification, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) andsustainable agriculture.

The present book is primarily intended for theundergraduate students of agricultural sciences and

botany. The book is also useful for the postgraduate

students of botany and plant science.Contents: Preface. Plant Breeding—An Overview.Biological Foundations of Plant Breeding. ConventionalMethods of Plant Breeding. Modern Methods of PlantBreeding. Breeding for Special Purposes. Variety Releaseand Seed Certification. Intellectual Property Rights andPlant Breeding. Sustainable Agriculture. Index.



PEVZNER

Computational Molecular Biology:

An Algorithmic ApproachPAVEL A. PEVZNER, Professor, Departments of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Biological Sciences,University of Southern California.

Computational Molecular Biology is an emergingdiscipline which is increasingly engaging the attention of computer scientists, mathematicians, and biologists.

This text covers a broad range of algorithmic andcombinatorial topics and shows how they are connectedto molecular biology and biotechnology. The book hassubstantial “computational biology without formulas”component that gives biological motivation andcomputational ideas in a simple way. This simplifiedpresentation of biology and computing aims to make thebook accessible to computer scientists entering this newarea and to biologists who do not have sufficientbackground for more involved computational techniques.Every chapter has an introductory section that describesboth computational and biological ideas without anyformulas.

The book concentrates on computational ideas ratherthan details of the algorithms and makes special effortsto present these ideas in an easy-to-understand manner.

KEY FEATURES

• The text covers new ideas—for example,

Computational Proteomics, Genome Rearrangements,Sequence Comparison and DNA Arrays—as well as oldideas, for instance, Restriction Mapping, to show that asynthesis of both is necessary for a holisticunderstanding of the subject.

• The last section in each chapter briefly describes theimportant recent developments that are outside thebody of the chapter.

• Large number of diagrams are provided to illustratethe concepts.

• One chapter is exclusively devoted to Problems.• The exhaustive Bibliography would fuel further

research into the subject.

This up-to-date and well-researched study would prove to

be extremely useful to students of molecular biology,bioinformatics, computer science, and mathematics.Besides, professionals in the field should value it for thenew insights it provides into the subject.




Contents: Preface. Computational Gene Hunting.

Restriction Mapping. Map Assembly. Sequencing. DNAArrays. Sequence Comparison. Multiple Alignment.Finding Signals in DNA. Gene Prediction. GenomeRearrangements. Computational Proteomics. Problems.All You Need to Know about Molecular Biology.Bibliography. Index.


ISBN-81-203-2550-8 / ` 350.00

SINGH & MEHTA

Human Body Measurements: Concepts

and ApplicationsS.P. SINGH, Professor, Department of Human Biology,Punjabi University, Patiala.

PROMILA MEHTA, Professor, Department of HumanBiology, Punjabi University, Patiala.

A perfect body is desired by every human being. Be it interms of height, weight or mass—the increasedawakening to stay fit and to be in shape has led to anurge to be familiar with the human anatomy and itsmeasurements.

A compendium of numerous conceptual issues on humanbody physique, body composition and nutritional status,this book comprehensively discusses various protocols for

measuring human body parts. The emphasis is laid on therecommendations made by International BiologicalProgramme (IBP) on Human Adaptability.

In addition, the book effectively reveals subtle differencesbetween those individuals who otherwise look similarthrough various somatotyping techniques (like Heath andCarter). The book also explains how body measurementsdetermine the growth and development of a child; andfactors like chronic illnesses, and obesity in an adult.

KEY FEATURES

• Solved examples to provide an analytical insight on thesubject

• Figures and tables to present a lucid picture of allthe concepts

• Review questions to test students’ aptitude on thesubject

Designed primarily for the postgraduate students of Human Biology, Human Genetics, Anthropology, PhysicalEducation and Sports Sciences, this book is equallybeneficial for the physical instructors.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Body Measurements.Body Proportions. Body Composition. Human Physique.Heath-Carter Method of Somatotyping. Anthropometryand Nutritional Status. Growth, Maturation and PhysicalPerformance. Applications of Anthropometry. Appendix.

References. Bibliography. Index.Latest Print 2009 / 264 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm


VENNISON

Laboratory Manual for GeneticEngineeringS. JOHN VENNISON, Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli.

This systematically designed laboratory manual elucidatesa number of techniques which help the studentscarry out various experiments in the field of geneticengineering.

The book explains the methods for the isolation of DNAand RNA as well as electrophoresis techniques for DNA,RNA and proteins. It discusses DNA manipulation byrestriction digestion and construction of recombinant

DNA by ligation. Besides, the book focuses on variousmethodologies for DNA transformation and molecularhybridization. While discussing all these techniques, thebook puts emphasis on important techniques such asDNA isolation from Gram positive bacteria includingBacillus sp., the slotlysis electrophoresis technique whichis useful in DNA profile analysis of both Gram negativeand positive bacteria, plasmid transduction in Bacillus sp.,and the conjugal transfer of plasmid DNA in cyano-bacteria, Bacillus and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

This book is intended for the undergraduate andpostgraduate students of biotechnology for theirlaboratory courses in genetic engineering. Besides,it will be useful for the students specializing in

genetic engineering, molecular biology and molecularmicrobiology.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes about 60 different experiments.• Contains several figures to reinforce the understanding

of the techniques discussed.• Gives useful information about preparation of

stock solutions, DNA/protein conversions, restrictionenzymes and their recognition sequences, and so on inAppendices.

Contents: Preface. Isolation of Genomic DNA from GramNegative, Gram Positive Bacteria, Blood and MammalianTissue. Isolation of Plasmid DNA from Gram Negative and

Gram Positive Bacteria. Isolation of RNA from Bacteriaand Cultured Mammalian Cells. Estimation of NucleicAcids. Restriction Digestion and Ligation of DNA.Polymerase Chain Reaction and Randomly AmplifiedPolymorphic DNA. Electrophoresis of Nucleic Acids. SlotLysis Agarose Gel Electrophoresis. Purification of DNAfrom Agarose and Polyacrylamide Gels. Transformation of Gram Negative and Gram Positive Bacteria with PlasmidDNA. Estimation of Proteins. Sodium Dodecyl SulphatePolyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis for Proteins.b -Galactosidase Assay. Transduction of Plasmid DNAUsing CP–51 and CP–54 Bacteriophages. BacterialConjugation. Blotting Techniques. 32P Labelled ProbePreparation and Measurement of Radioactivity in

Radiolabelled Nucleic Acid. Hybridization Techniques.Appendices. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-3814-2 / ` 125.00



LIFE SCIENCES 31

NEUROSCIENCE

GOLDBERG & WEINBERGER (Eds.)

Genetics of Cognitive Neuroscience, TheEdited by

TERRY E. GOLDBERG, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicineand Director of Neurocognitive Research at the Zucker Hillside Hospital’s Psychiatry Research Division and theLitwin Zucker Alzheimer’s Research Center at the LongIsland Medical Center in Manhasset, New York.

DANIEL R. WEINBERGER, Chief of the Clinical BrainDisorders Branch and Director of Genes, Cognition, and

Psychosis Program at the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda,Maryland.

The Genetics of Cognitive Neuroscience aims to givethe reader a working understanding of the influenceof specific genetics variants on cognition, affectiveregulation, personality, and central nervous systemdisorders.

It has been known that the aspects of behavior runs infamilies; studies shows that characteristics related tocognition, temperament, and all major psychiatricdisorders are heritable.

The book offers a primer on understanding the genetic

mechanisms of such inherited traits.

The chapters emphasize fundamental issues regarding thedesign of experiments, the use of bioinformatics tools,the integration of data from different levels of analysisand the validity of finding, arguing that associationbetween genes and cognitive processes must bereplicable and placed in a neurobiological context forvalidation.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. I: Methodologies forGenetic Association Studies of Cognition—MolecularGenetics and Bioinformatics: An Outline forNeuropsychological Genetics—Lucas Kempf and Daniel R.Weinberger. Statistical Methods in Neuropsychiatric

Genetics—Kristin K. Nicodemus and Fengyu Zhang.Animal Models of Genetic Effects on Cognition—Francesco Papaleo, Daniel R. Weinberger, and JingshanChen. II: Genetic Approaches to Individual Differences inCognition and Affective Regulation—The Genetics of Intelligence Danielle Posthuma—Eco J.C. de Geus, and IanJ- Deary. Candidate Genes Associated with Attention andCognitive Control—John Fossella, Jin Fan, and Michael I.Posner. Genetics of Corticolimbic Function and EmotionalReactivity—Ahmad R. Hariri, Erika E. Forbes, and Kristin L.Bigos. Genes Associated with Individual Differences inCognitive Aging—Terry E. Goldberg and Venkata S.Mattay. III: Genetic Studies of Cognition and TreatmentResponse in Neuropsychiatric Disease—Genetics of

Dyslexia: Cognitive Analysis, Candidate Genes, Comorbi-dities, and Etiologic Interactions—Bruce F. Pennington,Lauren M. McGrath, and Shelley D. Smith. CognitiveIntermediate Phenotypes in Schizophrenia Genetics—

Gary Donohoe, Terry E. Goldberg, and Aiden Corvin.

The Genetic Basis for the Cognitive Deterioration of Alzheimer’s Disease—John M. Ringman and Jeffrey L.Cummings. Pharmacogenetic Approaches to Neuro-cognition in Schizophrenia—Katherine E. Burdick andAnil K. Malhotra. Contributors. Index.


ISBN-978-81-203-4299-6 / ` 295.00

ZOOLOGY

BASIR

Textbook of Immunology, 2nd ed.SEEMI FARHAT BASIR, Professor, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduateand postgraduate students of Biosciences, Biotechnologyand Biochemistry, this compact and well-organized textnow in its Second Edition introduces a chapter onImmunity to Infectious Agents.

The book gives complete coverage of all the key topics inmodern immunology without excessive detail ortheoretical discussion. Each chapter is enriched withnumerous well-labelled illustrations. Beginning with anintroduction to the immune system including differenttypes of immunity, immunogens and immunoglobulins,

this text covers the basic concepts of antigen–antibodyinteraction and various methods of determining them.It also includes topics on lymphocytes, Major Histo-compatibility Complex (MHC) and its classes, graftrejection, and complement pathways. The bookconcludes with a description on different types of vaccines, and cytokines which are a group of regulatoryproteins.

This textbook will also be useful to the students of B.Tech. (Biotechnology).

KEY FEATURES

• Encompasses the most important topics on HIV andAIDS.

• Emphasizes the concept of tumour immunology andthe therapeutic strategies used against tumours.

• Discusses autoimmunity, its causes and currenttherapies.

• Includes multiple-choice questions at the end of eachchapter.

Contents: Preface. Introduction to the Immune System.Antigens. Immunoglobulins: Structural and FunctionalBasis of Antibody Diversity. Antigen–Antibody Interaction.Generation, Activation and Differentiation of Lympho-cytes. Major Histocompatibility Complex. Complement.Tolerance and Immunosuppression. Hypersensitivity.Transplantation and Immunosuppression. Tumour

Immunology. Autoimmunity. Immunodeficiency. Vaccines.Cytokines. Immunity to Infectious Agents. Answers. Index.






FATHIMUNISA BEGUM

ImmunologyFATHIMUNISA BEGUM, formerly Reader, Department of Zoology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

A weak immune system is susceptible to various diseasesand infections caused by foreign bodies like bacteria,fungus and viruses. From a trivial cold to a seriouscancer—one is prone to all if the immune system is notstrong enough to fight against these foreign bodies. Thistext gives a comprehensive account on human immunesystem, its basics, types, structure and functions of antibodies, and the advanced topics of Immunology likeimmunodeficiencies and immunotherapy.

The book explains physiological functioning of theimmune system in states of both health and diseases;malfunctions of the immune system in immunologicaldisorders (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities,immune deficiency, transplant rejection); the physical,chemical and physiological characteristics of thecomponents of the immune system in vitro, in situ, andin vivo, in detail.

The text embodies a new insight into immunologicalconcepts in simple, straightforward and comprehensivelanguage with lucid and clear illustrations. It covers up-to-date information on immunoprophylactic, immuno-diagnostic and immunotherapeutic methods.

The neatly drawn figures complement the theories well,enabling the students to grasp the concepts readily. TheReview Questions at the end of the chapters help thestudents to think critically and answer. The book alsoincorporates competitive examination questions.

The book is intended for the undergraduate andpostgraduate students of Biotechnology, Zoology,Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology. Besides, thebook will be equally beneficial for the students appearingfor competitive examinations like UGCNET, CSIR, SLETand civil services.

Contents: Preface. PART I: BASIC IMMUNOLOGY—Unit I:Introduction. Introduction: Immunity. Unit II: Organs,Cells and Molecules of Immune System. Lymphoid

Organs. Lymphoid Cells. Antigen. Structure of Antibody.Functions of Antibodies. Immunoglobulin Gene andIts Expression. Major Histocompatibility Complex.Complement. Cytokines. Unit III: Differentiation of T andB Cells. T Cell Maturation, Differentiation and Activation.B Cell Differentiation, Maturation and Activation. Unit IV:Normal and Abnormal Immune Response. AntigenRecognition, Processing and Presentation. Cell-mediatedImmune Response. Humoral Immune Response.Regulation of Antibody Synthesis. Hypersensitivity.Immunological Tolerance. Autoimmunity. OrganTransplantation. Immunodeficiency. Unit V: Immunity toInfection and Cancer. Immunity to Viral Infections.Immunity to Bacterial Infections. Immunity to Fungal

Infection. Immunity to Protozoan Parasites. Immunity toHelminth Parasites. Immunity to Cancer. PART II: APPLIEDIMMUNOLOGY—Unit VI: Immuno Prophylaxis Immuno-techniques and Immunotherapy. Vaccines and

Vaccination. Immunotechnology. Monoclonal Antibodies.

Immunotherapy. Index.Latest Print 2014 / 604 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


GHATAK

Techniques and Methods in BiologyK.L. GHATAK, former Head, Department of Chemistry,Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, West Bengal.

This comprehensive and accessible text discusses all thetopics prescribed for the students of Life Sciences takingthe National Eligibility Test (NET). Besides, the bookwould also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate

students of Biotechnology, and postgraduate students of Botany and Zoology.

The book discusses spectroscopy which forms the core of modern research, be it physical sciences or life sciences,and microscopy, which is now an indispensable analyticaltool in Biological Science, with all its different forms. Italso illustrates radioactivity and related phenomena soas to justify their widespread applications in modernbiological, medical and chemical researches. The bookevaluates the role of statistics in biological as well asphysiological/medical phenomena, and systematicallyanalyses electrophysiological methods, histochemical andimmuno techniques, and molecular biology.

KEY FEATURES


• Use of mathematical calculations and formulas is keptto a minimum.

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: BiophysicalMethods—Spectroscopy. Infrared Spectroscopy. Ultra-violet and Visible Spectroscopy. Colorimetry and VisibleSpectrophotometry. Fluorescence and PhosphorescenceSpectrophotometry. Optical Rotatory Dispersion andCircular Dichroism. Nuclear Magnetic ResonanceSpectroscopy. Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy.Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. X-ray Crystallography/Diffraction. Mass Spectrometry. Chromatography. Part II:Microscopy—Electron Microscopy. Optical/lightMicroscopy. Fixation and Staining. Phase ContrastMicroscopy. Part III: Radioactivity—Radio isotopes inAnalytical Techniques. Tracer and Tracer Techniques.Biological Effects of Radiation. Autoradiography.Radiation Dosimetry. Part IV: Statistical Methods—Statistical Methods. Part V: ElectrophysiologicalMethods—Electrophysiological Methods. Part VI:Histochemical and Immuno-techniques—Flowcytometryand Cytophotometry. Antibody and Immunochemistry.Part VII: Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNAMethods—Electrophoresis and Electrofocusing.Centrifugation. Nucleic Acid Hybridization and Cot Curves.Polymerase Chain Reaction. Sequencing of Proteins.

Nucleic Acid Sequencing. Strategies for GenomeSequencing and Cloning. Polymorphism. LibraryGeneration. Mutagenesis. Carbohydrates. GeneExpression. Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression. Gene



LIFE SCIENCES 33

and Gene Knock Out. Recombinant Protein Expression.

Lipids. Index.Latest Print 2014 / 704 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm


JAISWAL & JAISWAL

Economic ZoologyVINITA JAISWAL, Lecturer of Zoology at CMP College,University of Allahabad, Allahabad.KAMAL KUMAR JAISWAL was Lecturer of Botany at University of Mumbai.

The present book is a novel attempt to make availablethe students an exhaustive, interesting and valuableinformation on the subject of Economic Zoology. All kindsof animal pathogens such as protozoans, helminths,nematodes, mites and ticks and household insects,directly or indirectly causing diseases in other animalsincluding humans, have been described in detail coveringevery aspect of their life history along with the symptomsappearing on the hosts, and their prevention, control andcure. Furthermore, along with the animal pathogensmentioned above, plant pathogens, such as insects,acting as pests of a variety of crops have also beendescribed in full detail. Apart from the harmful effects,animals are also beneficial to mankind. This seems to be justified when we go through the chapters relating toapiculture, lac culture and sericulture along with fisheries,prawn culture, pearl culture, cattle farming, pig farming

and poultry farming.

KEY FEATURES

• Chapters enriched with photomicrographs present arealistic description.

• Exclusive life cycle diagrams of pathogens are helpfulin understanding important events of their life.

• Exhaustive coverage of the subject matter helpstudents to understand the concepts with clarity andprovide a wide range of information in a single volume.

• Chapter-end review questions help students to preparefor the examinations and assess their subject knowledge.

Contents: Preface. Protozoan Parasites of Man andAnimals. Helminths as Human and Animal Parasites.

Nematodes that Affect Plants. Mites and Ticks as Humanand Animal Parasites. Household Insects (I). HouseholdInsects (II). Household Insects (III). Insect Pests of Crops.Insect Pest Control. Apiculture. Lac Culture. Sericulture.Aquaculture: Basic Concepts, Management andEconomics. Fisheries. Principal Cultivable Fishes. PrawnCulture. Pearl Aquaculture. Cattle Farming and DairyIndustry. Pig Farming. Poultry Farming Appendices.Review Questions. Glossary. Index.



MANDAL

Human Parasitology, 2nd ed.FATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor in Zoology,Bankura Christian College, Bankura, West Bengal.

The book, in its Second Edition, has been thoroughly

revised considering the feedback received from the

readers. The text has been simplified. New informationhas been added, and at the same time, extra details havebeen deleted to make the book concise. The new editionintroduces a chapter on Medically Important Snails(Chapter 9).

We, the human are the host of many parasites, whichcause major public health problems, untold suffering anddeath. Thus, three major groups of parasites—protozoa(flagellates, amoebas, and malarial parasites), helminthes(flukes, tapeworms, and roundworms), and arthropods(insects and arachnids) have been discussed with suitableillustrations. Morphology, lifecycle, mode of transmission,incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention of medically important parasites have been discussed in

light of recent researches. In addition, the chapters,namely, the Evolutionary Aspects of Hosts and Parasitesand Present Trends of Parasitic Importance add furthervalue to the book.

The book has been written for the undergraduate andpostgraduate students of Zoology and other Life Sciencesdisciplines. In addition, the medical students, public healthworkers and health professionals also find this text useful.

KEY FEATURES

• Diagrammatical presentation of life cycle of parasites.• Suitably illustrated text.• Discusses the food-borne, water-borne and vector-

borne parasitic diseases.

• Contains glossary of important terms.Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Parasitism.Evolutionary Aspects of Hosts and Parasites. Ecologicaland Physiological Aspects in Parasitology. Present Trendsof Human Parasitic Infections. Protozoa and Diseases.Helminths and Diseases. Nematodes. Arthropods andDisease Transmission. Medically Important Snails.Glossary. References. Index.



MANDAL

Invertebrate ZoologyFATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor of Zoology,Bankura Christian College, Bankura, West Bengal.

This comprehensive book incorporates systematic studyof all invertebrate phyla from protozoa to hemichordata.It provides detailed description of representative genus of each of the major groups studied at undergraduate andpostgraduate courses in zoology and life sciences. It givescontemporary accounts on adaptive morphology,anatomy, physiology, including diversity in the mode of locomotion, nutrition respiration, reproduction, andvaried life cycle pattern of representative genus.

This adequately explained and immensely illustrated text,with updated information, will prove to be a valuable

source for students and academics. The last Chapter onConservation of Invertebrates draws special attention of readers.

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction.




Evolution and Taxonomy. Subkingdom Protozoa. Phylum

Porifera. Phylum Cnidaria. Phylum Ctenophora. PhylumRotifera. Phylum Phoronida. Phylum Ectoprocta. PhylumPlatyhelminthes. Phylum Aschelminthes. PhylumAnnelida. Phylum Arthropoda. Mollusca. PhylumEchinodermata. Phylum Hemichordata. ConservingInvertebrates. Glossary. References. Index.



MANDAL

Textbook of Animal Behaviour, 2nd ed.FATIK BARAN MANDAL, Associate Professor of Zoology,Bankura Christian College, Bankura, West Bengal.

This well-accepted book, now stands in its secondedition, is a time-honoured revision and extension of theprevious edition.

Beginning with an introduction to the study of animalbehaviour, the book explains the various aspects of behavioural biology incorporating a wealth of informationfrom molecular biology, neurobiology, and socio-biologywith a new approach. It describes different kinds of innate and learned behaviours, animal communications,defensive behaviours such as camouflage and mimicrywith suitable illustrations. The book incorporates theintroductory concepts of biomimicry in an attractivemanner. Further, it discusses biorhythms, migration infish and birds, in addition to evolution and physiological

basis of migration. The text also presents the importantaspects of socio-biology and social behaviours, suchas feeding, adaptation, prey defence, territoriality,aggression, altruism, sexuality, and parental care. Finally,it provides discussions on behavioural ecology in thecontext of conservation biology, and human behaviour.The book presents the basic principles of animalbehaviour with the aid of carefully selected examplesfrom both the recent and classic literature along with anemphasis on readability.

In the present edition, topics like eusociality andbehavioural theories have been incorporated. This editionalso includes as many as 11 published articles by theauthor on different topics related to the subject matter in

box format to further strengthen the text.

The book is primarily intended for the students of B.Sc./M.Sc. (Zoology/Life Science) for their courses. It would beuseful for the researchers in the field of animalbehaviour, and conservation biologists. It would alsoattract readership studying Sociology and Anthropology.

KEY FEATURES

• Presents a well-balanced view of ethology.• Discusses the current development in the field.• Includes a glossary of important terms.• Offers end-of-chapter questions to check the students'

understanding of the concepts.

Reviewer’s Comment

Textbook of Animal Behaviour, authored by Dr. FatikBaran Mandal, has been presented in a format,acceptable to classroom teaching. However, the

information provided in this book may be of value

beyond classroom teaching. One must admire the rangeof topics dealt with in 12 chapters within 264 pages. Thisbook will undoubtedly be very much useful to both theteachers and students of animal behaviour.

—ASHISH KUMAR GHOSH, Ph.D.Director, Centre for Environment & Development

Source: Ghosh, A.K., 2010. Book Review. Textbook of Animal Behaviour by Fatik Baran Mandal, PHI Learning,New Delhi. Proc. Zool. Soc. 63(2): 145–146.

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition.Acknowledgements. Introduction. Trends in AnimalBehaviour Studies. Interaction between Gene, Neuron,Hormone and Environment. Innate and Learned

Behaviour. Animal Communication. Defensive Behaviourand Biomimicry. Chronobiology. Migration and OtherRhythmic Behaviours. Socio-biology and Social Behaviour.Sexual Behaviour and Parental Care. Behavioural Ecologyand Conservation Biology. Human Behaviour. Glossary.References. Index.



NEGI

Introduction to EndocrinologyCHANDRA SINGH NEGI, Department of Zoology,Government Postgraduate College, Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand.

Appropriate for the undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of Zoology, this state-of-the-art text providescomprehensive coverage of endocrinology. It discussesholistic information about mammalian endocrinology, andmore particularly, about human endocrinology.

The text reviews the basic concepts and the scientificunderstanding of each of the major endocrine glands.Each chapter has been written with a view that abeginner may easily comprehend the subject matter.Endocrine methodologies, wherever appropriate, havebeen incorporated in chapters, and similarly medicalaspects of endocrine or harmonal disorders resulting

out of mutational changes in hormone receptors areincluded, to make the text more interesting.

Coverage of topics includes

• Cell signalling and the mechanism of action of hormones• Chemical structure and classes of hormones• Reproductive endocrinology• Behavioural endocrinology• Environmental endocrinology

KEY FEATURES

– An extensive list of abbreviations – A detailed glossary at the end of the book – Separate boxes highlighting the aspects of medical

importance – An important list of selected readings

A judicious selection of topics from the text can makethis book immensely valuable for the medical students.



LIFE SCIENCES 35

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Abbre-

viations. Introduction. Cell Signalling and Mechanism of Action of Hormones. The Endocrine Hypothalamus. ThePituitary Gland or the Hypophysis. The AdenohypophysialHormones. The Neurohypo-physial Hormones. TheRegulation of Pigmentation: Pars Intermedia. The ThyroidGland. The Adrenal Steroid Hormones. The AdrenalMedulla and Catecholamines. The Endocrine Pancreas.The Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis. The SteroidHormones. Sex Determination and Hormones. TheHormones and Reproduction. The Pregnancy, Parturitionand Lactation. The Gastro-intestinal Hormones. ThePineal, the Kidney and the Heart. The Semiochemicals.The Lesser-known Regulatory Substances. Metamor-phosis. Migration. The Hormones and Behaviour.Environmental Endocrinology. Glossary. Appendix.References. Index.



SREEKUMAR

Basic PhysiologyS. SREEKUMAR, former Principal of C.K.G.M. Government College, Perambra, Kozhikode.

Dealing with comparative physiology with major focuson human physiology, this book stresses fundamentalconcepts to give a firm grounding in physiology.

Beginning with foundations of physiology, the bookdiscusses physiologically important biomolecules, actionof enzymes and role of vitamins and minerals. It thenpresents in a comprehensive manner the organ systemphysiology comprising digestive, respiratory, circulatory,excretory, nervous, muscular, endocrine and reproductivesystems. The book also includes a chapter onhomeostasis and environmental adaptations.

KEY FEATURES

• Illustrates topics with suitable diagrams for a clear-cutgrasp of the topics.

• Provides model question papers to help studentsreflect upon their understanding of the subject matter.

The book is designed for undergraduate students of

Zoology and Life Sciences. It would also be useful topostgraduate students of Zoology and Life Sciences aswell as to those preparing for competitive examinations.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Biomolecules. Enzymes.Vitamins and Minerals. Nutrition. Digestion. Respiration.Energy Production. Biosynthesis and Interconvertibilityof Fuel Molecules. Circulation. Immune Mechanisms.Excretion. Nervous Coordination. Sense Organs. Muscles.Hormones. Reproduction. Homeostasis and Environ-mental Adaptations. Bibliography. Model QuestionPapers. Index.



TALWAR, et al. (Eds.)

Textbook of Biochemistry, Biotechnology,Allied and Molecular Medicine, 4th ed.Edited by

G.P. TALWAR, Director, Talwar Research Foundation,New Delhi. Formerly, Director, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi; Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,New Delhi.

SEYED E. HASNAIN, Chairperson, Kusuma School of Bio-logical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

SHIV K. SARIN, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Science, New Delhi.

The Fourth Edition of the compendium pools togetherthe knowledge and experience of experts from all over theworld, who are engaged in teaching and research in thefield of biochemistry, medical science and allied disciplines.

Comprising 20 Sections, the book has been substantiallyrevised and elaborated in the present edition incorpo-rating the latest research and achievements in the field.

Beginning appropriately with chemical architecture of theliving systems, role and significance of biochemical reac-tions, organization of specialised tissues, and importanceof food and nutrition, the book explores beyondtraditional boundaries of biochemistry considering thatthe study of chemical structure and metabolism alone isno longer adequate for understanding body function and

dysfunction. Thus, the knowledge of various organsystems has been expanded covering their normalfunction, ailments and dysfunction. A chapter on Eyeexplains molecular basis of cataract and glaucomaemphasizing the role of stem cells in restoring vision.

A section on Liver and Biliary System elaborates onphysiology and dysfunction including fatty liver and itsimplications, and hepatitis viruses.

The knowledge of Human Genetics and Biochemical Basisof Inheritance has been appropriately expanded to reflectthe latest advancements in various domains. Besides DNAfingerprinting for identity establishment, the sectiondiscusses epigenetics, micro-RNA and siRNA includingtheir role in gene expression, chromatin modification and

its association with human diseases, and geneticengineering. It also explores emerging areas such assynthetic biology and bioterrorism.

Due emphasis has been given to the section on CellReplication and Cancer. Role of Probiotics adds value tothe book. Besides, an entire section has been devoted tomale and female reproductive system, fertilization,implantation, pregnancy, and lactation. Immunology,including vaccines and immunization, has been given dueattention with latest updates in this fast growing area.

Modern medicine, despite of its stupendous advancescannot provide cure for all ailments. Thus, the new editionprovides knowledge of alternative medicine systems—Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Herbal Medicine.

Incorporating vast information on the latest andemerging areas, the book will be of immense value to thestudents of medical science not only in their preclinicalyears, but also in all phases of medical course including




postgraduate degree and practice. Besides, it will also

serve as a valuable source to the students of bio-chemistry and human biology.

Contents: Preface. Section I: Chemical Architecture of the Living Systems—Elements, Molecules and Cells.Membrane Structure and Function. Proteins: Chemistry–Structure–Conformation. X-ray Crystallography andProtein Structure. Collagen. Chemistry of Carbohydratesand Lipids. Chemistry and Biological Significance of Important Conjugated Constituents of Cells. Eicosanoids(Prostaglandins). Section II: Cellular Reactions—Enzymes—The Biocatalysts. Biological Oxidation.Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates. Metabolismof Glucose and Other Absorbed Sugars. Lipid Metabolism.Significance of Blood Levels of Lipids and Lipoproteins in

Health and Disease. Digestion and Absorption of Proteins.Metabolism of Proteins and Non-protein NitrogenousCompounds. Interrelation between the Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins. Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Section III: Specialized Tissues and Organs—Epithelial Cells. Connective Tissue. Striated and SmoothMuscles. Biochemistry of Bone. Biochemistry of Skin.Brain. Opioid Peptides Enkephalins Endorphins andDynorphins. Neurotransmitters in Health and Disease.Neurobiology of Sleep and Sleep Disorders. PRION andSTATINS. Leptin. The Haematopoietic System: D. BloodCoagulation—Haemostasis. Hematopoiesis and Leukemia.Anemia. Heart: Normal Function and Dysfunction. TheKidney. Role of Kidney in Hypertension and Haemato-poiesis. Dental Hard Tissues and Pulp. Periodontium.

Biochemistry of the Eye. Lung and Lung Dysfunction.Section IV: Foods and Nutrition—Energy Needs of theBody. Nutritive and Calorific Value of Food. Milk and MilkProducts. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Problems of Infant Nutrition. Nutrition in the Management of LiverDiseases. Beverages: Tea and Coffee. Section V: Vitaminsand Minerals—Chemistry and Biological Role of VitaminsA, E, K and Coenzyme Q. B-complex Group of Vitamins.Vitamin C. Iron Metabolism. Metabolism of TraceElements. Section VI: Gastrointestinal Tract—Gastrointestinal System. Tests for Assessment of GastricFunction. Evaluation of Exocrine Pancreatic Function.Malabsorption Syndromes Procedures for StudyingAbsorption. The “Uncultured” but Significant World of the

Human Gut Microbiome New Metagenomic Insights. TheBiliary System Normal Physiology and Microanatomy. TheBiliary System Functions and Dysfunction. HepatitisViruses and Viral Hepatitis. Fatty Liver and itsImplications. Section VII: Probiotics—Probiotics: Role inHealth and Intestinal Diseases. Probiotics in the FemaleReproductive Tract. The Enigma of Probiotics in Life.Section VIII: Human Genetics, Biochemical Basis of Inheritance, Expression of Genetic Information, GeneticEngineering—Chromatin Structure and Function:Physiological and Pathophysiological Perspectives. TheStructure of the Genetic Material and its Replication.Gene Transcription. Translation of Genetic Message.Recombinant DNA Technology in Eukaryotic GeneExpression System. DNA Fingerprinting: Principles and

Applications. Essentials of Human Genetics during PostGenomic Era with Emphasis on the Y Chromosome.Epigenetics. Micro-RNA and siRNA—Control GeneExpression: Implications in Therapeutics, Vaccines and

Pathogenesis. Agricultural Biotechnology for Food

Sufficiency and Benefit to Human Health. SyntheticBiology. Population Genetics. Section IX: Cell Replicationand Cancer—Regulation of Cell Cycle and Cell Death.Cancer. Section X: Stem Cells and RegenerativeTherapy—Pluripotent Stem Cells from Human Embryosand Adult Gonads. Stem Cells and Hepatic Regeneration.Bone Marrow Cells and Tissue Regeneration. Section XI:Chemistry and Biology of Reproduction—Hormones,General Introduction. Regulation of Cell Function:Receptors for Hormones and Signal TransductionMechanisms. Relationship of Central Nervous System andEndocrines. Pituitary Hormones. The Pineal Gland.Melatonin. Clinical Disorders of Pituitary Function. TheAdrenals. The Thyroid Gland. The Pancreas: Insulin andGlucagon. Diabetes Mellitus. Section XII: Homeostasis—

Water and Electrolyte Balance. Section XIII: Chemistryand Biology of Reproduction—Male Reproductive Systemand Sexual Dysfunction. Androgens: Biosynthesis and itsRegulation, Source and Blood Levels Metabolism,Biological Actions and Clinical Aspects. Ovulation andCorpus Luteum Function, Menstrual Cycles and OvarianSteroids. Fertilization, Early Mammalian Development andImplantation. Biochemistry of Pregnancy. Lactation.Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Control of Fertility:Present Practice and Future Perspectives. Reproductiveand Therapeutic Cloning. Section XIV: Immunology—Innate and Adaptive Immunity. Immunoglobulins.Genetics of Antibody Diversity. MHC and Transplantation.Complement System. Monoclonal Antibodies. Auto-immune Disorders: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis andTreatment. Section XV: Emerging Infections and Vaccinesunder Development—Dengue. Chikungunya. JapaneseEncephalitis. Section XVI: Vaccines—UniversalImmunization Program: Vaccines for Preventing Diptheria,Pertusis, Tetanus, Tetravalent and Pentavalent Vaccine.Eradication of Poliomyelitis: Triumph of Biotechnology.Influenza Viruses and Vaccines. DNA Vaccines. Vaccinesfor Cholera. Development of Vaccines for Malaria:Challenges and Prospects. BCG, Pros & Cons & New/Improved Vaccines for Tuberculosis. An Immuno-therapeutic Vaccine for Leprosy. Immunotherapeutic andImmunoprotective Role of Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii.Cancer Immunotherapy with Mycobacterium indicus pranii. Vaccines for Cancer. Section XVII: Comple-

mentary, Allied and Integrated Medicine—Ayurveda andNatural Product Drug Discovery. Healing by Homoeo-pathy. Essentials of Unani System of Medicine. HerbalMedicines and Human Health. Antiinflammatory Lifestyleand Spices: How are they Linked? Wonders of Curcumin:Haldi is Healthy for Jaldi Recovery. Yoga as a TherapeuticTool in Modern Medicine. Mind, Molecules and Medicine.Section XVIII: Principles of Chemotherapy—GeneralPrinciples of Chemotherapy with Particular Reference toAntimetabolites. Section XIX: Clinical Biochemistry—Biological Fluids. Enzymes and Isoenzymes in ClinicalDiagnosis. Section XX: Developing Technology Trends—Nanotechnology in Medicine. Biomaterials in TissueEngineering. Dual-use of Technology in Bioterrorism:Issues in Biosecurity and Biosafety. Bioinformatics,

Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics in BiomedicalResearch. Index.

1632 pp. (Hard Cover) / 21.6 × 27.8 cm




37

AUTHORWISE ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Price

( ` )

ANANDA NATARAJAN: Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, 15 295.00

BASIR: Textbook of Immunology, 2nd ed., 31 250.00

BHATIA: Medical Informatics, 16 195.00

BHATTACHARYA: Advances in Jute Agronomy, Processing and Marketing, 4 395.00

BISWAS et al.: Mushrooms: A Manual for Cultivation, 7, 19, 23 250.00

CHAITANYA: Cell and Molecular Biology: A Lab Manual, 27 195.00

CHATTERJI: Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology, 3rd ed., 19 225.00

CHAUBE & PUNDHIR: Crop Diseases and Their Management, 8, 23 625.00

FATHIMUNISA BEGUM: Immunology, 32 650.00

GHATAK: Techniques and Methods in Biology, 20, 24, 32 595.00

GHOSAL & SRIVASTAVA: Fundamentals of Bioanalytical Techniques and Instrumentation, 16 325.00

GOLDBERG & WEINBERGER (Eds.): Genetics of Cognitive Neuroscience, The, 31 295.00

JADHAV: Aquaculture Technology and Environment, 11, 26

295.00

JAISWAL & JAISWAL: Economic Zoology, 33 495.00

JOSHI: Textbook of Field Crops, 5 595.00

KHAN & KHAN: Principles of Enzyme Technology (Forthcoming), 20 TBA

KRISHNA PRASAD: Downstream Process Technology: A New Horizon in Biotechnology, 21 350.00

KRISHNA PRASAD: Enzyme Technology: Pacemaker of Biotechnology, 21 325.00

MAHABAL RAM: Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and Genetics, 6, 28 495.00

MAHABAL RAM: Plant Breeding Methods, 6, 28 695.00

MAJUMDAR: Irrigation Water Management: Principles and Practice, 2nd ed., 3

450.00

MAJUMDAR: Pulse Crop Production: Principles and Technologies, 5

495.00

MANDAL: Human Parasitology, 2nd ed., 33

425.00

MANDAL: Invertebrate Zoology, 33

475.00

MANDAL: Textbook of Animal Behaviour, 2nd ed., 11, 34

425.00

MOHANAN: Essentials of Plant Breeding, 7, 29

125.00

NAG (Ed.): Analytical Techniques in Agriculture, Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, 2nd ed.

(Forthcoming), 10 TBA

TBA — To be announced — e-book also available



Price

( ` )NAG (Ed.): Textbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, 10 225.00

NEGI: Introduction to Endocrinology, 34 450.00

PEVZNER: Computational Molecular Biology: An Algorithmic Approach, 29 350.00

PUROHIT: Introduction to Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture , 21 295.00

RANA: Essentials of Ecology and Environmental Science, 5th ed., 26 375.00

RANGASWAMI & BAGYARAJ: Agricultural Microbiology, 2nd ed., 10, 27 325.00

RANGASWAMI & MAHADEVAN: Diseases of Crop Plants in India, 4th ed., 9, 24 395.00

RAO: Agricultural Meteorology, 3

325.00

RAO: Introduction to Microbiology, 27 150.00

RAO & RICHARD: Introduction to Biostatistics and Research Methods, 5th ed., 17

295.00

RAO, et al. (Eds.): Climate Change and Agriculture Over India, 4

375.00

RASTOGI, MENDIRATTA & RASTOGI: Bioinformatics: Methods and Applications—Genomics, Proteomics

and Drug Discovery, 4th ed., 17 475.00

RAVICHANDRA: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology, 9 495.00

RAVICHANDRA: Methods and Techniques in Plant Nematology, 8, 24 495.00

SCHNEIDER & SAGAN: Into The Cool: Energy Flow, Thermodynamics, and Life, 22 325.00

SHANMUGAM, et al.: Laboratory Handbook on Biochemistry, 13 150.00

SINGH: Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation, 2nd ed., 18 250.00

SINGH & MEHTA: Human Body Measurements: Concepts and Applications, 30 250.00

SIVASANKAR: Bioseparations: Principles and Techniques, 22 275.00

SREEKUMAR: Basic Physiology, 35 295.00

SRINIVAS: Bioinformatics: A Modern Approach, 18 195.00

TALWAR, et al. (Eds.): Textbook of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Allied and Molecular Medicine,

4th ed. (Forthcoming), 14, 35 TBA

VENNISON: Laboratory Manual for Genetic Engineering, 30 125.00

VERMA: Introduction to Taxonomy of Angiosperms, 25

350.00

Authorwise Alphabetical Listing38



NORTHERN REGION

OUR WHOLESALERS AND STOCKISTS

CHANDIGARH

STOCKISTS

SHIVALIK BOOK CENTRESCO-61, Sector 17-D, Chandigarh-160017Phones: 0172-2704768, 2724768E-mail: [email protected]

UNIVERSAL BOOK STORESCO-68, Sector 17-D, Chandigarh-160017Phones: 2702558, 2702312E-mail: [email protected]

VARIETY BOOK STORESCO-68, Sector 17-D, Chandigarh-160017Phone: 2702241 • E-mail: [email protected]

CHATTISGARH

STOCKISTS

BHILAI

ANIL BOOK DEPOTA-Market, Sector 6, Bhilai • Phone: 0788-2224250E-mail: [email protected]

BILASPUR

STUDENTS’ FRIENDC-9, Supermarket, Agrasen ChowkBilaspur, Chattisgarh • Phone: 07752-418242E-mail: [email protected]

RAIPUR

AJAY BOOK DEPOTSatti Bazar, Raipur-492001, ChhattisgarhPhone: 0771-2533065

BHARAT NATIONAL AGENCYSadar Bazaar, Raipur-492001Phone: 0771-2535105 • Mobile: 09827156533

E-mail: [email protected]

CENTRAL BOOK HOUSESadar Bazar, Raipur-492001Phone: 0771-2234150E-mail: [email protected]

DELHI

WHOLESALERS

ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.1/13–14, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi-110002Phones: 23239001, 23233002 • Fax: 23235967E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.2/42, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002Phones: 43542743 / 44 / 55 • Fax: 43542746E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOK CENTRE4378/4-B, Murari Lal Street, Ansari RoadDaryaganj, New Delhi-110002Phones: 011-23255206, 23244246E-mail: [email protected]

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSEXI-4238/1, Ansari Road, Near Temple Nursing Home,Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002Phones: 011-23240626 / 27 / 28 / 29Mobiles: 09313220443, 09312500198

Fax: 011-23240626E-mail: [email protected]

MEDIAMATICSRimjhim House, 111, Patparganj Industrial Estate,Delhi-110092 • Phones: 011-43031100, 30901100Fax: 011-43031144 • E-mail: [email protected]

SAVERA BOOK DISTRIBUTOR4754, Akarshan Bhawan, 23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj,New Delhi-110002Mobile: 09871377370 • E-mail: sales@saverabooks

SHRI ADHYA EDUCATIONAL BOOKS PVT. LTD.23/23, B EMCA House, Ansari RoadDaryaganj, New Delhi-110002

Phones: 011-43507216, 43507217E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.5, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002Phones: 23273601, 23273602, 23273604,

23266646, 23264647Fax: 23276593 • E-mail: [email protected]

UDH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS4672-63/23, Ansari Road, DaryaganjNew Delhi-110002 • Phones: 23258449, 23246533Fax: 23258474 • E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

ASIAN BOOK CENTRE24, DDA Shopping Complex, Ber Sarai,Opp. J.N.U., New Delhi • Phone: 26518359E-mail: [email protected]

ENGINEERING BOOK CENTRE4421 (2nd Floor), Nai Sarak, Delhi-110006Phone (O): 23831054 • Mobile: 09810407294

MISHRA BOOK DEPOT62-A/Razia House, Kalu Sarai,Near Hauz Khas Terminal, New Delhi-110016Phones: 26511831, 26864637, 26863575Mobile: 09313799595E-mail: [email protected]

UDH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD.2/27, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj,New Delhi-110002 • Phones: 4348013 / 14E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]



UNIVERSAL BOOK STALL

1697, Nai Sarak, Delhi-110006Phones: 23250653, 23261903, 23272595E-mail: [email protected]

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

STOCKISTS

RADHA KRISHAN ANAND & CO.Pacca Danga, Jammu-180001Phones: 2546691, 2578357E-mail: [email protected]

PUNJAB

STOCKISTS

AMRITSAR

LAKHAN PAL & BROS.Hall Bazaar, Amritsar • Phone: 2558919E-mail: [email protected]

JALANDHAR

COLLEGE BOOK DEPOTOpp. DAV College, JalandharPhone: 0181-250565 • E-mail: [email protected]

LUDHIANA

LYAL BOOK DEPOTChaura Bazaar, Ludhiana • Phone: 2745756Fax: 2745872 • E-mail: [email protected]

MADHYA PRADESH

WHOLESALERS

BHOPAL

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSE42, A, Vyas Complex, Zone-II, M.P. NagarBhopal-462011 • Phones: 0755-4252122, 4229245E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.Z-18, MP Nagar, Zone 1, Bhopal-462012Phones: 0755-4203183, 4203193 • Fax: 0755-2555285E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

BHOPAL

AJAY PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORSH. No. 6, Behind Moti Masjid, Near Sulemania School,Bhopal-462001 • Phone: 0755-2542556E-mail: [email protected]

AVANI BOOK HOUSELB-12 (Basement), Mansarover ComplexNear Habibganj Railway Station, BhopalPhone: 0755-4202205E-mail: [email protected]

BOOK PALACE10 No Market , Shop 57, Arera Colony,Bhopal-462001 • Phone: 2673639

BOOK PARADISEM.P. Nagar, Zone-1, Bhopal-462011Phone: 0755-4272247E-mail: [email protected]

CHANDNA BOOK HOUSE

GF-19, Mansarovar ComplexNear Habibganj Railway StationHoshangabad Road, Bhopal • Phone: 0755-4281734E-mail: [email protected]

J.K. JAIN BROTHERSOpp. Moti Masjid, Sultania Road, Bhopal-462001Phones: 0755-2549730, 2542577, 3042653E-mail: [email protected]

LYALL BOOK DEPOTSultania Road, Motia Park,Bhopal-462001Phones: 0755-2543624, 2545952E-mail: [email protected]

THE BOOK HOUSE25-C, Indrapuri, Raisen Road, Bhopal-21Phone: 0755-4235485E-mail: [email protected]

GWALIOR

ANAND PUSTAK SADANSanatan Dharam Mandir Road, Lashkar,Gwalior-474001 • Phones: 2323516, 6537516E-mail: [email protected]

PRABHAT BOOK CENTREMaina Wali Gali, Old High Court Road,Lakshkar, Gwalior-474001Phones: 0751-2376562, 4048350

UNIQUE BOOK DEPOTSanatan Dharm Mandir Road, Lashkar,Gwalior-474001 • Phone: 4076419E-mail: [email protected]

INDORE

JAINSON BOOK SHOP33, Bakshi Gali, Rajwada, Indore-452001Phone: 2538787 • Mobile: 09425318787E-mail: [email protected]

MAHAVIR COMPETITION BOOK HOUSE1, Khazuri Bazar, Basement of Rajguru ComplexIndore • Phone: 0731-4053618E-mail: [email protected]

NEW JAIN BOOK STALL627, Subhash Chowk, Khajuri Bazar,Indore-452002 • Phone: 0731-4054829E-mail: [email protected]

SHREE SUNEETA BOOK CENTRE81, Khajuri Bazar, Indore-452002Phone: 0731-2451009E-mail: [email protected]

JABALPUR

AKASH PUSTAK SADAN156, Super Market, Jabalpur-482001Phone: 2403099E-mail: [email protected]

UNIVERSAL BOOK SERVICE718, Marha Tal, Near City Coffee House,Jabalpur-482001 • Phone: 0761-2480591E-mail: [email protected]



REWA

AZAD BOOK HOUSEIn front of Khutehi Masjid, University RoadRewa-486001 • Mobile: 09981459928

SAGAR

SINGHAI GRANTHALAYAIn front of Private Bus Stand, Krishnaganj,Sagar-470002 • Phone: 07582-228077

RAJASTHAN

STOCKISTS

JAIPUR

ALLIED INFORMATICS

B-83, Golden Jewel Apartments,Ganesh Marg, Bapu Nagar, Jaipur-302015Phone: 0141-4003870 • E-mail: [email protected]

INDIA BOOK HOUSE213, Radha Damodar Ki Gali, Loha Mandi,Chaura Rasta, Jaipur-302003 • Phone: 0141-2314983E-mail: [email protected]

UTTAR PRADESH

WHOLESALERS

LUCKNOW

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSE196, Gautam Buddha Marg,

Basement Hotel DD International, Lucknow-226018E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.9, Ashok Nagar, Near Pratibha PressGautam Buddha Marg, Loutush RoadLucknow-226018 • Phones: 0522-4025134, 4025124Fax: 4025144E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]

STOCKISTS

ALLAHABAD

FRIENDS BOOKS DEPOT17, University Road, Allahabad • Mobile: 09415237813

E-mail: [email protected] PUSTAK MANDIR123, Colnel Ganj, Near Thana Chauraha, Allahabad

RUPA PUBLICATIONS INDIA PVT. LTD.31, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad

TRIPATHI BOOK DISTRIBUTORNPA-Arcade, Shop/Flat-212, 2nd Floor, 23, M.G. Marg,Civil Lines, Allahabad-1 • Mobile: 09415235892E-mail: [email protected]

BAREILLY

BANSAL BOOK DEPOTSuresh Sharma Nagar, University RoadBareilly-243006 • Mobile: 09837104484

PRAKASH BOOK DEPOTSuresh Sharma Nagar, University RoadBareilly-243006 • Mobile: 09897603670E-mail: [email protected]

GORAKHPUR

DISCOUNT BOOKS STOREJubilee Chowk, Buxipur, GorakhpurPhone: 0551-3248283 • Mobile: 09935303403E-mail: [email protected]

VIDYARTHI PUSTAK MANDIRJubilee Chwok, Buxipur, GorakhpurPhone: 0551-2335002

JHANSI

ARORA BOOK DEPOTSadar Bazar, Jhansi-284001 • Phone: 0510-2470084E-mail: [email protected]

ENGLISH BOOK DEPOTSadar Bazar, Jhanshi-284001Phone: 0510-2470075 • Mobile: 0933692919E-mail: [email protected]

LUCKNOW

BOOKS INTERNATIONAL5/651, Sector-5, Vikas Nagar(in front of PNB ATM), Lucknow-226022Phones: 0522-4028714, 2768687 • Mobile: 09415010787E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY7, Khushnuma Complex, Behind Jawahar BhawanLucknow-226001 • Phones: 0522-2209442, 2209443E-mail: [email protected]

THAKUR BOOK BANKFF-102–107, Adarsh Complex,

Near Allahabad Bank, Engineering College Crossing,Janki Puram, Lucknow-226022E-mail: [email protected]

UNIVERSAL BOOK SELLER82, Hazrat Ganj, Post Box No. 20, Lucknow-226001Phones: 0522-2625894, 3919708E-mail: [email protected]

USEFUL BOOK SERVICEC-369, Opp. Sekher Hospital, Indira Nagar,Lucknow-226016 • Phone: 0522-2310433E-mail: [email protected]

NOIDA

GALGOTIAS BOOK SHOPG-64, Opp McDonald, Sector 18, Noida

Phones: 24514306, 24514307

VARANASI

GANGA SHARAN & GRAND SONSNitishalya, D-58/51, A/K Opp. Kuber ComplexRathyatra, Varanasi-221010Phone: 0542-2361089 • Mobile: 09935523813E-mail: [email protected]

STUDENTS FRIENDSMain Market, Lanka, VaranasiPhone: 0542-2367765 • E-mail: [email protected]

UTTARAKHAND

STOCKISTS

DEHRADUNBOOK WORLD10-A, Astley Hall, Dehradun-248001Phone: 0135-2655845



ASSAM

WHOLESALERS

GUWAHATI

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.1st Floor, House No. 4, Kanaklata PathLachit Nagar, Guwahati-781007Phone: 0361-2461982E-mail: [email protected]

UNIQUE BOOKS

Monjera House, 1st Floor, Motilal Nehru RoadPan Bazar, Guwahati-781001Phones: 0361-2733723, 2607107E-mail: [email protected]

BIHAR

WHOLESALERS

PATNA

BHARATI BHAWAN PUBLISHERS & DIST.Thakur Bari Road, Kadam Kuan,Patna-800003Phones: 2671356, 2689717 • Fax: 2670010

E-mail: [email protected]@gmail.com

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.Ground Floor, Western Side,Annapurna Complex, 202 Nayatola,Patna-800004Phone: 2672856 • Fax: 2673973E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

PATNA

AMIT BOOK DEPOT

Tulsi Apartments, 1st Floor, Govind Mitra Lane, Patna-800004Phones: 2300819, 2300557E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

JHARKHAND

STOCKISTS

RANCHI

LOHIA BOOKS INTERNATIONALBalkrishna Sahay Lane, Beside Jaipal Singh Stadium(Near Civil Court),

Ranchi-834001Telefax: 0651-2211323E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

EASTERN REGION

ODISHA

WHOLESALERS

BHUBANESWAR

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSEPlot No. 2, Ashoke Nagar East, Unit-IIBhubaneswar-751009 • Phone: 0671-2531802E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.1st Floor, Plot No. 145, Cuttuck Road, Bhubaneswar-751006 • Phone: 0674-2314448Email: [email protected]

CUTTACK

A.K. MISHRA AGENCIES PVT. LTD.‘Satyabhama’, Roxy Lane, Badambadi,Cuttack-753009 • Phones: 2322244 / 55 / 66 / 77Fax: 2322288 • E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

BHUBANESWAR

AMIT BOOK DEPOT

1st Floor, Plot No. 25, Budheswary ColonyBehind Budheswari Mandir, Bhubaneswar-751006 Phone:2503050 • Mobile: 09238323349E-mail: [email protected]

PADMALAYA31/A, Janpath, Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751001Mobile: 09437026922E-mail: [email protected]

ROURKELA

STUDENT BOOK CENTREUditnagar, Rourkela-769012Phones: 0661-2500076, 2514294


WEST BENGAL

WHOLESALERS

KOLKATA

BHARATI BHAWAN PUBLISHERS & DIST.10, Raja Subodh Mullick Square,1st Floor, Kolkata-700013Phones: 033-22258836, 22250651Fax: 033-22345366 • E-mail: [email protected]

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSE

302, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Road,Kolkata-700009 • Phones: 23600542, 23600543E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]



MEDIAMATICS

59/10, Prince Bakhtiar Shah RoadKolkata-700033Phones: 033-32009632, 32957955Fax: 033-24227924E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.8/1-B, Chowringhee LaneKolkata-700016Phones: 22522910, 23283447Fax: 22450027E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

HOWRAH

BOOKS AND EQUIPMENTSG-17, Rajashri Apartments, 46/1, College Road(Near B.E. College Gate), Howrah-711103Mobile: 09836267727

KHARAGPUR

ACADEMIAFE/6, IIT Market, 1st FloorKharagpur-721302Phones: 033-22279254, 219520E-mail: [email protected]

PROGRESSIVE BOOK CENTREW-6, I.I.T Market, Kharagpur-721302Phone: 03222-279956E-mail: [email protected]

KOLKATA

ALPANA ENTERPRISE9, Bir Ananta Ram Mondal LaneSinthee, Kolkata-700050Phone: 033-25464939 • Mobile: 09804135725E-mail: [email protected]

JYOTI, THE BOOK PEOPLEF-1, C.I.T. Market, P.O. Jadavpur,Kolkata-700032 • Phone: 033-24128575E-mail: [email protected]

MICRO BOOKS8, Camac Street, Shanti Niketan Building(Fr. Floor), Kolkata-700017Phones: 22826518/6519 • Mobile: 07278781788

E-mail: [email protected] ENTERPRISE1, Mehar Ali Road, Kolkata-700017Mobile: 09830037803E-mail: [email protected]

RAY’S PUBLISHING HOUSE17-A, Jadumitra Lane, Kolkata-700004Phone: 033-25433588E-mail: [email protected]

TECHNO WORLD90/6A, M.G Road, Ist FloorCollege St. YMCA Building, Kolkata-700007Phones: 22196116, 22571650

TRIO ENTERPRISE25, Bhawani Dutta Lane, Kolkata-700073Phone: 033-22198749 • Mobile: 09331030780E-mail: [email protected]



WESTERN REGION

GOA

STOCKISTS

BROADWAY BOOK CENTRESignature Store: Ashirwad Bulding, 1st Floor, NearCaculo Island, 18th June Road, Panaji, GoaPhones: 020-6647037, 6647038E-mail: [email protected]

KARTONLINE THE BOOK SHOPShop No. 8, Shopping CentreBITS-Pilani Goa Campus, NH-17-B,Bye-Pass Road, Zuarinagar, Goa-403726

Mobile: 08326550777

GUJARAT

WHOLESALERS

AHMEDABAD

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSEC.P. Estate,1st Floor, above Handloom House,Opp. H.K. Arts College, Ashram Road,Ahmedabad-380009Mobile: 09825158512 • Phones: 079-30075040 / 41E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSEELGI House, 2 Mill Officer’s ColonyOpp. Times of India, Ashram RoadAhmedabad-380009Phones: 079-26575262 / 26579865Fax: 079-26579865E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.Shop No. 133-134, 1st Floor, AUSP Apparel Park, OutsideDaryapur Gate, Ahmedabad-380016Phones: 079-22160371 / 22160372 / 22160373Mobiles: 09979532615, 09925689791E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

AHMEDABAD

ASTHA BOOK AGENCY407, Asha ComplexBehind Navrangpura Police StationNear Railway Crossing, NavrangpuraAhmedabad-380009 • Phone: 079-26466914Mobiles: 09426010643 / 09377437225 / 09376767555E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

ATUL BOOK STALL

Under Fernandis Bridge, Gandhi RoadAhmedabad-380006Phone: 079-25366178 • Mobile: 09328201377E-mail: [email protected]

BOOKS INDIAP.K. House, Behind M.J. LibraryEllis Bridge, Ahmedabad-380006Phone: 079-26575542 • Fax: 079-26577349E-mail: [email protected]

BOOK PLAZASun House BasementOpp. Navrangpura Telephone ExchangeOpp. C.G. Road, Ahmedabad-380006Phones: 079-26430386 / 30003249Mobile: 09825068773 • Fax: 079-30003250E-mail: [email protected]

HIMANSHU BOOK CO.6-7, Shri Jayendrapuri BhavanNear Sanyas AshramElls Bridge, Ahmedabad-380006Phones: 079-26579685, 26563782Mobile: 09979880089E-mail: [email protected]

MICROBOOK CENTREShop No. 2, City Centre, C.G. Road,Near Swastik Char Rasta, Ahmedabad-380009Phone: 079-26421611 • Mobile: 09824011359E-mail: [email protected]

ANAND

ROOPAL BOOK STALL5, Shiv Apartment, Near Phoram GasSardar Statue, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, AnandPhone: 02692-237171 • Fax: 02692-237373E-mail: [email protected]

BARODA

CHIRAG BOOK STORE102, Kama Chambers, Patel Pan Corner LaneNear Raopura Tower, Shivapura, Baroda-390001

Phone: 0265-2410771 • Mobile: 09824080512E-mail: [email protected]

RAJKOT

STUDENT BOOKS STORESAkshar Marg, Opp. Swami Narayan TempleKalawad Road, Rajkot-360002Phone: 02692-23717 • Mobile: 09909909895E-mail: [email protected]

SURAT

BULSAR BOOK STORE

1–2, Santok Apartments beside Athwa ArcadeAthwa Gate, Surat-395001Phone: 0261-2464607 • Mobile: 09825146263E-mail: [email protected]



MAHARASHTRA

WHOLESALERS

MUMBAI

ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.15, J.N. Heredia Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400001Phones: 022-22617926, 22717926, 42126939Fax: 22617928 • E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSEIndian Mercantile Mansion (Extn.)Madame Cama Road, Colaba, Mumbai-400039Phones: 022-66242222, 22826558E-mail: [email protected]

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSEA-1, Jash Chambers, Off. P.M. RoadOpp. RBI’s Amar Bhavan, Mumbai-400001Phone: 022-40306767 • Fax: 22674099 / 22656412Email: [email protected]

STUDENTS’ AGENCIES (I) PVT. LTD.102, Konark Shram, Behind Everest BuildingOpp. Tardeo Road, Mumbai-400034Phones: 022-40496106, 40496111E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 022-24904212

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.2nd Floor, Appejay Chambers, 5, Wallace Street Mumbai-400001 • Phones: 022-66376922 / 23E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

NAGPUR

ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.60, Bajaj Nagar, Shiv Sunder ApartmentsGround Floor, Central Bazar Road,Nagpur-440010 • Phone: 0712-2234210

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.2, Yashogandhi, East High Court Road,Ramdas Peth, Next to NIT Multiplex BuildingNagpur-10 • Phone: 0712-6451355E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.2nd Floor, Shri Renuka Plaza, Tilak Road,Mahal, Nagpur-440002Phones: 0712-2736010, 2736011, 6457909E-mail: [email protected]

PUNE

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.631/632, Basement, Shan Brahma ComplexAppa Balwant Chowk, Budhwar Peth, Pune-411002Phones: 020-24430790 / 24497751Mobiles: 08149334020 / 09371044442E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.680, Budhwarpeth, Near Appa Balwant ChowkPune-411002 • Phone: 020-24433976E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

STOCKISTS

AMRAVATI

INDIA BOOK HOUSERaghuwanshi Building, Jawahar Nagar,Navsari, Amravati-444601 • Phone: 0721-2531734

AURANGABAD

SHRI SAMARTH BOOK HOUSEAurangpura, Near Police StationAurangabad-431001 • Phone: 2335535E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

DHULE

LOKPRIYA PUSTAKALAYAOpp. Old Deopur Police Station, Deopur, DhulePhone: 02562-225224 • Mobile: 09423249697

KOLHAPUR

BEST BOOK SUPPLIERSPlot No. 152-B, Sainath Colony, Maner Mala, Uchagaon,Kolhapur-416005 • Mobiles: 09860780143, 09763703996

MIRAJ

NOBLE BOOK AGENCY2100, Mujawar Lane, Behind Dargah, Miraj-416410

Phone: 0233-2221535E-mail: [email protected]

MUMBAI

BOOK BASE29, Kailash Niwas No. I, R.B. Mehta MargGhatkopar (East), Mumbai-400077Phone: 25013118 • E-mail: [email protected]

BOOKS UNLIMITED15, Yogesh, Hingwala Lane, Ghatkopar (East),Mumbai-400077 • Phone: 25010206E-mail: [email protected]

BOOK WORLD ENTERPRISES

The IIT Campus, Gulmohar Building, Powai,Mumbai-400 076Phones: 022-25725331, 25725339Fax: 022-25725339 • E-mail: [email protected]

COMPUTER BOOK SHOP (I) PVT. LTD.Kitab Mahal Building, Ground Floor,190, Dr. D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001Phones: 66317922 / 44E-mail: [email protected], www.cb-india.com

CULTURAL BOOK DEPOTOpposite Lamington Police StationGrant Road, Mumbai-400026 • Phone: 23855172

MICROMEDIA

3–5, Mahendra Chambers, 150–154, D.N. Road,Next to McDonald’s, Opp. C.S.T. Station,Mumbai-400001 • Phone: 022-22078296 / 97E-mail: [email protected]



NEW POPULAR BOOK SHOP

IIT Campus, Powai, Mumbai • Phone: 25720055E-mail: [email protected]

STERLING BOOK HOUSE181, Dr. D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001Phones: 22612521, 22659599E-mail: [email protected]

NAGPUR

OMSAI PUBLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTORSBehind T.B. WardOpp. Old Imamwada Police Station,Indira Nagar, Nagpur-440003Mobiles: 09923693506, 09764673503


VENUS BOOK CENTREOpp. Rajaram Dixit Library, Ramnagar Road Gokulpeth,Nagpur-440010 • Phone: 0712-2520781

NASIK

ANMOL PUSTAKALAYASaubhagya Chamber, Near Bitco CinemaNashik Road, Nasik • Phone: 0253-2561603E-mail: [email protected]

DEEP BOOK CENTERNaroshankar Building, Opp. Rajebahadur Hospital,

Nashik-422001 • Phone: 0253-2594498PUNE

AG BOOKS INTERNATIONAL1426, Sadashiv Peth, Mirsadan Apt. Pune-30Phone: 24495503 • E-mail: [email protected]

BOOK LAND7–9, Shanthi Dooth, Opp. Muktangan English School,Parvathi Darshan, Pune-411009Phone: 24222943 • Fax: 24221043E-mail: [email protected]

CLASSIC BOOK DISTRIBUTORS821, Shukrawar Peth, Raskasr Building,Gadikhana, Pune-411002E-mail: [email protected]

GOEL’S COMPUTER HUT

126, Budhwar Peth, Pune-411002Phones: 24451959, 24492959E-mail: [email protected]

PRADEEP BOOK DISTRIBUTOR631/632, 1st Floor, Shan Brahma ComplexNear Ratan Theatre, Budhwar Peth,Pune-411002 • Phones: 24458333, 24493891

RADIANT BOOK SERVICEKamala Height, 433/D, Somwar PathOpp. Bhandari ConstructionNarpatgiri Chowk, Pune-411011Phone: 020-26055226Mobile: 09850089272


SUYOG BOOK SELLERS AND STATIONERSNear Pimpri Chinchwad College of EngineeringAkurdi, Pune-411044 • Phone: 020-27640009Mobile: 09822313315E-mail: [email protected]

TECHNICAL BOOK SERVICES844, Dastur Meher Road,Next to Dorabjee HotelSarbatwala Chowk, Pune-411001Phones: 26133468, 26130281E-mail: [email protected]

UNIVERSAL BOOK STALLAkshay Chambers, 216, Narayan PethNear LIC Building, N.C. Kelkar RoadPune-411030Phone: 020-24450976E-mail: [email protected]

VAIBHAV BOOK CENTRE688, Narayan Peth, Appa Balwant ChowkPune-411003Phone: 24456915

VARMA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS649, Narayan Peth, Appa Balwant Chowk,Pune-411030Phones: 4450595, 4456525E-mail: [email protected]



ANDHRA PRADESH

WHOLESALERS

VIJAYAWADA

BOOKIONICS29-2-35, Vemuri Vari Veedhi,Near Kotha Vanthena Anjaneya Swami Temple,Suryaraopet, Vijayawada-520002E-mail: [email protected]

VISAKHAPATNAM

GUPTA BROTHERS BOOKS47-13-10, Diamond Park Road,Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam-530016Phone: 0891-2754454Tel/Fax: 0891-2747580E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

VISAKHAPATNAM

Pages: THE BOOK SHOPPages Junction, Visakhapatnam-530002Phones: 0891-6450555, 6450556

KARNATAKA

WHOLESALERS

BENGALURU

ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.Jayadeva Hostel Building, 5th Main Road,Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru-560009Phones: 22262081, 22253234 • Fax: 22250292


HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.No. 74, M.G. Road, Bengaluru-560001Phones: 25325422, 25091696E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.“Devatha Mansions”, Door No. 26,W.H. Hanumanthappa Road, 5th Main Road,Gandhinagar, Bengaluru-560009Phones: 080-22340930, 32936622E-mail: [email protected]

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSE14/1, 1st Main Road, 6th Cross, Gandhi Nagar,Bengaluru-560009 • Phones: 22257083, 22267016E-mail: [email protected]

TBH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORSVikram Trinetra House, 81/10, Vatal Nagaraj RoadOkalipuram, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru-560021Phone: 23422976Mobile: 09448049867 / 09686113194

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.“Crescent” Door No.148, 2nd Floor(Next to Gopalan Mall/above DHL Express Cargo)Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560028Phone: 080-26756377E-mail: [email protected]

STOCKISTS

BELLARY

TECHNO BOOK CENTREBangalore Road, Bellary-583101Mobile: 09448070489E-mail: [email protected]

BENGALURU

MAHALAXMI ENTERPRISESPost Box No. 5617

Door No. 66, 57th ‘A’ Cross, 6th Main,4th Block, Rajajinagar,Bengaluru-560010Phone: 080-26742950E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

SAPNA BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.3rd Main Road (Opp. to Hotel Vijay Residency)Bengaluru-560009Phone: 080-40114455Fax: 080-22269648E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

BIJAPUR

MOHAN BOOK DEPOTPatil Complex, TST Cross Road,Gandhi Chowk, Bijapur-586101Mobile: 09448364038

DHARWAD

BHARAT BOOK DEPOT & PRAKASHANA“Shankar Plaza”, P.B. Road (Opp. Kittel College)Dharwad-580001 • Phone: 0836-2447349E-mail: [email protected]

KRISHNA BOOK HOUSEKVV Complex (Opp. Kalabhavan), Dharwad-580001Phones: 0836-2435116, 2445116E-mail: [email protected]

SOUTHERN REGION



ERNAKULAM

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.Acel Estate, Iyyattil Junction, Chittoor Road,Ernakulam-682011 • Phone: 0484-2368834

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.No. 40/8199-A, 1st Floor, Public Library Building,Convent Road, Ernakulam-682035Phones: 91-0484-2353901, 2373901, 2363905, 4064706Fax: 91-0484-2365511E-mail: [email protected]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.

25/2339 42, M.G. Road,Thiruvananthapuram-695002Phone: 0471-2331622

TAMIL NADU

WHOLESALERS

CHENNAI

ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.751, Mount Road, Chennai-600002Phones: 28523938, 28523958, 28523984Fax: 28520649 • E-mail: [email protected]

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.116, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002Phone: 28511951 • Fax: 28528101E-mail: [email protected]

IBH BOOKS & MAGAZINES DISTRIBUTORS (P) LTD.140/1, Marshalls Road, 2nd Floor,(Rukumani Lakshmipathy Salai)Egmore, Chennai-600008Phones: 044-28592581, 28545743E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSEOld No. 12, New No. 23, Damodharan StreetT. Nagar, Chennai-600017Phone: 044-42070237 • Mobile: 09444145334E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

JAICO BOOK DISTRIBUTORSNo. 48, Arya Gowder RoadWest Mambalam, Chennai-600033Phones: 24803091, 24803092, 24803093

SRI ESWAR ENTERPRISES‘Archana Arcade’, No. 27, Natesan Street,T. Nagar, Chennai-600017

Phones: 044-24345902, 24339591Fax: 044-24339590E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]

[email protected]

GULBARGA

SRI SIDDALINGESHWARA BOOK DEPOTSaraswati Godam, Gulbarga-585101Phone: 08472-226303 • Mobile: 09448124431E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

HUBLI

NATIONAL BOOK STALLKoppikar Road, Hubli-580020Phones: 0836-2367902 / 2353209E-mail: [email protected]

MANGALORE

BIBLIOS–BOOK POINTDoor No. 4-33/3(1)(Opp. Govinda Dass College)Main Road, NH-17, Surathkal-575014(Dakshin Kannada)Phone: 0824-2477080Mobile: 09343560101E-mail: [email protected]

SCHOOL BOOK COMPANY(Book Selection)1st Floor, School Book Building, Car Street,

Mangalore-575001 • Phone: 0824-2496921E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

SITA BOOK HOUSE“Bhagavathi”, Kalakunja Road, Kodialbail,Mangalore-575003 • Phone: 0824-2497744E-mail: [email protected] • [email protected]

MYSORE

GLOBAL AGENCIES471, D. Subbiah Road, K.R. Muhalla(Near Ramaswamy Circle), Mysore-570004Phone: 0821-3012773 • Mobile: 09900143297E-mail: [email protected]

SAPNA BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.Narayan Shastry Road (Near Fab City)Devaraja Mohalla, Mysore-570001Phone: 0821-4004499E-mail: [email protected]

KERALA

WHOLESALERS

COCHIN

TBH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS41/1212, Krishnaswamy Road, Pullepady, Ernakulam,Cochin-682035 • E-mail: [email protected]



TBH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS

Laxmi Narayan Niwas, 3, Nallathambi Street,Wallajah Road, Chennai-600002Phones: 28524547, 28553168, 52157192E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTDNo. 60, Nelson Manickam Road,Near Lala’s Masala Aminjikarai,Chennai-600029Phones: 044-23746222, 23746351, 23746352E-mail: [email protected]

COIMBATORE

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.192, Big Bazar Street,Coimbatore-641001Phone: 2390431E-mail: [email protected]

TBH PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORSNo. 88, N.G. Narayanaswamy StreetNew Siddhapudur,Coimbatore-641044Phones: 2520491, 2520496E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.

2nd & 3rd Floor, Sri Guru Towers,No. 1–7 Sathy Road, Cross III, Gandhipuram,Coimbatore-641012Phones: 0422-2499914 (Direct), 2499916, 2499917

MADURAI

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.21, Goodshed Street, Madurai-625001Phone: 2340528

TBH PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS25/9A, Karpaga Complex, Good Shed StreetMadurai-625001Phone: 0452-4371552E-mail: [email protected]

PUDUCHERRY

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.34, Ambour Salai, Puducherry-605001Phone: 0413-2333836

TIRUNELVELI

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.Magnem Surakshaa Apartment, 59-A,

Trivandrum Road (Opp. Palayamkottai Bus Stand)Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-627002Phone: 0462-2574801, 2575016E-mail: [email protected]

TRICHY

HIGGINBOTHAMS PVT. LTD.25, Nandhikoil Street, Trichy-620002Phone: 0431-2704418

STOCKISTS

CHENNAI

BOOK PALACE25, Pycrofts Road, Triplicane,Chennai-600005Phone: 044-28442322

GAUTAM BOOK CENTRE1, Natesan Street, T Nagar,Chennai-17Phone: 044-24315857

GOLDEN BOOK HOUSE639/11, Poonamallee High Road, AminjikaraiChennai-600029

NATIONAL BOOK TRADERS12, Natesan Street, Chennai-17Phones: 044-42867546, 24311380, 24349062Mobile: 09840333468E-mail: [email protected]

NEW STUDENT BOOK HOUSE6, Bharathi Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600005Phone: 28443100E-mail: [email protected]

POWER BOOK HOUSEDistributors & Library Suppliers13, Kalki Nagar Main Road, ArumbakkamChennai-600106Phone: 23633454E-mail: [email protected]

SARMAHA BOOKS5/331, M.M.D.A. Colony, Maduravoil,Chennai-600095Phone: 044-23783105Mobile: 09444182045E-mail: [email protected]

TBH LIBRARY BOOK SUPPLIERS7-A, Sunkurama Street(Opp. Madras High Court)Parry’s Corner, Chennai-600001Phones: 044-22537156, 04144-225422

VEDLAN BOOK SUPPLIERS

121, Kodambakkam High Road,Nungambakkam, Chennai-600034Phone: 044-28173114 • Mobile: 09789891808E-mail: [email protected]



COIMBATORE

BOOK N ALLVimal Buildings 1241, Big Bazar StreetCoimbatore-641001

CHERAN BOOK HOUSE238, Big Bazar Street, Coimbatore-641001Phone: 0422-2396623

PAI & SONSNext to UCO Bank,Near Suguna Kalyanamantapam Avinashi Road,Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641004Mobile: 09443339453

Phones: 0422-2564239, 2568177

TILJAS BOOKS211-212, Big Bazar Street, Near Clock TowerCoimbatore-641001Phone: 0422-2303029

CUDDALORE

INDIAN BOOK CENTREConvent Street, Cuddalore-607001Phone: 0442-2231780

SRI SABARI BOOK CENTRE

79, Natarajapuram Road, Annamalai NagarChidambaram-608002Phone: 04144-239325

WISDOM BOOK CENTRE107/1, SP Koil Street,Chidambaram-608001Mobile: 09443426105

DINDIGUL

AYYANAR BOOK CENTRE13, 14, Dudley School, Dindigul-624001Phone: 0451-2426561

ERODE

MOTHERLAND BOOK HOUSE8/120, Raja Complex, Prakasam StreetNear P.S. Park, Erode-638001Phone: 0424-2226164

SKB BOOK SHOP33/33-A, 2nd Floor, Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam RoadErode-638001 • Mobile: 09443304929

KANCHIPURAM

VBC BOOK CENTRE25-B, Gandhi Road, Kanchipuram-631501Mobile: 09952695487

KANYAKUMARI

HARI & CO153, W.C.C. Road, NagercoilKanyakumari-629001Phone: 04652-232114

KOMALA STORES12, AP Road, Nagercoil,Kanyakumari-629001Phone: 04652-227018

SUDARSAN BOOKS74, East of Tower, NagercoilKanyakumari-629001

Phone: 04652-2228445

KARAIKUDI

SRI VINAYAKAR BOOK CENTRE316/7, M.A.M. Building, Sekkalai RoadKaraikudi-630001Phone: 04565-235660Mobile: 09443123037

GNANAM BOOK CENTRESekkalai Road, Five Lamps, Karaikudi-630001Phones: 04565-238308, 227187

KRISHNAGIRI

GOWRI BOOK CENTRE5, Muthulakshmi Ammal Lane,M.G. Road, Hosur, Krishnagiri-635107

MADURAI

MALLIGAI BOOK CENTRE11, West Veli Street, Opp. Madurai JunctionMadurai-625001 • Phone: 0452-2341739

NATIONAL BOOK AGENCY19, First Floor, Good Shed StreetMadurai-625001Phone: 0452-2341304

SARVODAYA ILAKKIYA PANNAI32/1, West Veli Street, Madurai-625001Phones: 0452-2341746, 6548483Mobile: 09894642007

SELVI BOOK SHOP89, 1st Floor, Nethaji Road,Near Arya Bhavan Signal, Madurai-625001Phone: 0452-5380169

TURNING POINTIst Floor, Sri Venkatesh Towers,75, Town Hall Road, Madurai-625001Phones: 0452-2347398, 4370937



NAMAKKAL

AMMAN BOOK GALERY4, MKP Complex, West Car Street,Tiruchengode, Namakkal-637211Phone: 09842767666

PUDUCHERRY

BHARATHI BOOKSNo. 79, Sankaradass Street, Near Ajantha SignalPuducherry-605001Phone: 0413-2332322Mobile: 09443534364E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

NEW INDIAN BOOK AGENCY117, Kamaraj Salai, Opp. to M.O.H. Petrol BunkThatachanvady, Puducherry-605009Phone: 0413-2275051Mobile: 09894991818

SALEM

AJANTHA BOOK CENTRE127, Cherry Roa, Salem-636007Phone: 0427-2417755

BOOKZILLAFive Roads, Salem-636004Phone: 0427-2330680E-mail: [email protected]

S K B BOOK SHOP137-A, Cherry Road, Salem-636001Phone: 0427-2452579E-mail: [email protected]

SIVAGANGAI

KNOWLEDGE BOOK HOUSEMuthuganesh Tower, Alagappa Engineering College Post,Near Sriram Nagar,Railway Gate, Karaikudi-626004Phone: 04565-230262E-Mail: [email protected]

NEW AYYANANAR BOOK CENTREOpp. Municipality Office, 249/10, Thondi Main Road,Sivagangai-630561Mobile: 09994079013E-mail: [email protected]

THIRUVANNAMALAI

COLLEGE BOOK CENTRE85-K, Thirumanjana Gopuram StreetTiruvannamalai-606601Phone: 04175-224022

TIRUNELVELI

PADMA BOOK STALL56, T.M. Buildings, Tirunelveli-627001Phone: 0462-2337650E-mail: [email protected]

TRICHY

COLLEGE BOOK SHOPPEYNo. 5, 1st Floor, Vignesh Aparna,Vayalur Road, Puthur, Trichy-620017Phone: 0431-4030298Mobile: 098424-76419

GOLDEN BOOK HOUSENo. 5, Ist Floor, Vignesh AparnaVayalur Road, Near Bishop Heber College Puthur,Trichy-620017Phone: 0431-2771298 • Mobile: 094432-65298E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL BOOKS23, Nadhi Koil Street, TeppakulamTrichy-620002Phones: 0431-2703743 / 2711599

P.R. & SONS21, Veeramamuni Complex

Opp. Chatram Bus Stand,Trichy-620002Phone: 0431-2702824Mobile: 09443370597

P.R. BOOK SHOPPEPNR Building, Malaivasal, Trichy-2Phones: 0431-4011902, 2709924

TRICHY BOOK HOUSE87-A, Devar Colony, Ist Floor, Thillai NagarWest Extention, Trichy-620018Phones: 0431-27661815 / 2764198E-mail: [email protected]

VISWAS BOOK CENTRENandhi Koil Street, TeppakulamTrichy-620002

TUTICORIN

CHITRADEVI COLLEGE BOOK DEPOT280/575, Main Road, KovilpattiPhone: 04632-230739E-mail: [email protected]

VELLORE

BALAJI BOOK STORESVit Campus Deemed University, Vellore-632014Phone: 0416-2249354



BHARATH BOOK HOUSE

38/39, Jawans Market, Burma BazarVellore-632001 • Phone: 0416-22233670

VELLORE BOOK CENTRE34, Sarthi Mansion, Vellore-632004Phone: 0416-2225034E-mail: [email protected]

VIRUDUNAGAR

SRI MARIYAMMAN STORES439, Main Bazar, Virudunagar-626001Phone: 04562-245417

TELANGANA

WHOLESALERS

HYDERABAD

ALLIED PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.3-2-844/6 & 7, Kachiguda Station RoadHyderabad-500027 • Phones: 4619079 / 081E-mail: [email protected]

BOOK SELECTION CENTREK.D. House, H. No. 3-5-121/E/1/2,Near Shalimar Theatre Opp. Saboo Enterprises

Hyderabad-500027Phones: 040-23446841, 23446843Fax: 040-24752054 • E-mail: [email protected]

DURGA BOOK DISTRIBUTORS

4-5-172, 1st Floor, Gokul Towers,Behind Gokul Chat, Koti,Hyderabad-500095Phones: 040-24752801, 64542801

INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.Dr No. 4-7-182,C-9, Residency Staff QuartersEsamia Bazar, Koti,Hyderabad-500027Phones: 24614444, 24611111E-mail Id:[email protected]

JAICO PUBLISHING HOUSE3-4-512/75 (35/4RT)

Opp. Lane to Raghvendra Swamy MuttBarkatpura, Hyderabad-500027Phones: 040-27555699, 27551992E-mail: [email protected]

SHAH BOOK HOUSE PVT. LTD.4-3-378, Opp. Central Bank of India,Bank Street, Hyderabad-500095Phones: 040-23445633, 23445677E-mail: [email protected]

UBS PUBLISHERS’ DISTRIBUTORS PVT. LTD.Alkeya Jagadish Chambers, III & IV Floor,House No. 4-1-1058, Boggulakunata,

Tilak Road, Hyderabad-1Phones: 24754473, 24754474, 24754472E-mail: [email protected]

phi learning catalogue > agriculture and veterinary science | life sciences

Documents