Clusterbean: Physiology, Genetics and Cultivation
This book provides in-depth information on clusterbean, its cultivation, genetic improvement, plant protection measures, management of abiotic stresses, molecular aspects etc. It is divided into seven chapters including an introduction to the crop, prospe
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Clusterbean: Physiology, Genetics and Cultivation
Clusterbean: Physiology, Genetics and Cultivation
Rakesh Pathak
Clusterbean: Physiology, Genetics and Cultivation
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Rakesh Pathak Central Arid Zone Research Institute Jodhpur, Rajasthan India
ISBN 978-981-287-905-9 ISBN 978-981-287-907-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-907-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015952529 Springer Singapore Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media Singapore Pte Ltd. is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Dedicated to my parents Mrs. Urmila and Mr. R.S. Pathak, my wife Mrs. Sheela and my son Mayank
Preface
Clusterbean has become the most important export commodity in the farm sector. It is a drought tolerant leguminous crop of arid and semi-arid regions having a vast range of diverse and unique applications. It has a special place in the commercial scene due to the gum content in its seeds. India’s share in the production of clusterbean seed is about 82 % and the country earns thousands of crores of rupees by exporting clusterbean products. Although the crop has attained the status of a number one agriculture export commodity in the farm sector, the productivity, production and expansion of the crop to non-traditional regions which are suitable for its cultivation require more attention. The clusterbean processing industry in India is fragmented; food safety alarms are growing in the export front because the technology of processing is not well developed. The high fluctuation in productivity and export are major concerns. The present work provides in-depth information about the crop, its cultivation, genetic improvement, plant protection measures, management of abiotic stresses, molecular aspects, etc., and unites the value chain for the benefit of all the stakeholders of the crop, i.e. students, teachers, r
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