Production Technologies and Health Benefits of Noni : Noni- Health and production practices

ISBN-13: 9783838351285 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 304 str.

D. R. Singh; Shrawan Singh; R. S. Singh

Opis

The authors in the book 'Cultivation Practices and Health Benefits of Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.)' reviewed research progress on health, nutrition an production aspects of Morinda citrifolia L. This book is an effort to help the researchers, students, farmers and common man to make them know and understand the hidden secrets behind the healing power of Noni and its contribution towards human well being as well as its cultivation practices and prospects. This book has several chapters providing an overall idea about the plant Morinda citrifolia L. The chapters includes introduction, biodiversity and geographical distribution, cultivation practices, traditional uses, chemistry and health benefits, Noni in animal and crop production, diseases and pest, post harvest management, marketing and value addition, Noni cultivation in Sub-Tropics of North India. The book has been compiled by collecting information from the literatures that has been published worldwide and the research carried by authors so far.

O autorze

D. R., SinghDr. D. R. Singh, Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Horticulture & Forestry, Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI-ICAR), Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (India), has done pioneer work on Morinda citrifolia for providing livelihood option in tropical islands Dr. Singh has more than 200 publications and various prestigious awards.