Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is an important spice crop of India. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is another important spice crop known for its aromatic and medicinal properties. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice crop known for its cosmetic properties. Both ginger and turmeric belong to the Zingiberaceae family.

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is an important spice crop of India. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is another important spice crop known for its aromatic and medicinal properties. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice crop known for its cosmetic properties. Both ginger and turmeric belong to the Zingiberaceae family.

Black pepper is one of the most important spice crops of India. It is produced mainly in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu of Southern India. Organic cultivation focuses basically on isolation. Pepper, when grown as an intercrop should still follow the conventions. Therefore, a 25 m wide isolation belt is to be made around the conventional production area of the plantation. The produce from this isolated belt is not to be considered as ‘organic’. In the case of sloppy terrain, care has to b...

This small book is a sincere attempt to provide some basic insights into organic food certification and marketing procedures, especially for those who have no idea about this topic. Techniques mentioned in this book are strictly in an Indian context. Production, certification and marketing techniques and all other information had been written keeping in mind the present scenario of Indian organic market and crop production practices. However, this book may be used as a reference material f...

According to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), Organic agriculture is a “production system that sustains the health of soils, eco-systems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all invo...

This small book is a sincere attempt to provide some basic insights into organic crop production practices and organic certification procedures, especially for those who have no idea about the topic of organic farming. Techniques mentioned in this book are strictly in an Indian context. Production techniques and all other information had been written keeping in mind the present scenario of Indian organic market and crop production practices. However, this book may be used as a reference ma...

This small book is a sincere attempt to provide some basic insights into organic food certification and marketing procedures, especially for those who have no idea about this topic. Techniques mentioned in this book are strictly in an Indian context. Production, certification and marketing techniques and all other information had been written keeping in mind the present scenario of Indian organic market and crop production practices. However, this book may be used as a reference material f...

This book is dedicated to composite materials, presenting different synthesis processes, composite properties and their machining behaviour. The book describes also the problems on manufacturing of metal matrix composite components. Among others, it provides procedures for manufacturing of metal matrix composites and case studies.

Life wounds.The mind remembers.Ego resists.Peace retreats.In Eight Evenings with Guruji, Dr. K M Vijayan presents a series of intimate conversations that explore why the human mind can become its own adversary. Through the story of Shankar’s inner struggle, the book gently uncovers the patterns of hurt, pride, repetition, and attachment that keep us restless.Each evening reveals one layer of misunderstanding — and one step toward inner clarity.

The amount of data used in the business world has been growing at a rapid and exponential rate. These large volumes of data have led not only to the rise of big data analytics, but to the need for improvements and advancements in the management of it. Recent Advances in Intelligent Technologies and Information Systems brings together current practices and innovations in the management and processing of diverse big data sets through technological integration. Focusing on concepts such as se...

Intelligent information technologies are continuing to be utilized by a number of organizations to improve productivity. While a large amount of progress has been made, a number of issues still remain unexplored regarding the design and implementation of multi-agent systems for support of organization efficiency. Organizational Efficiency through Intelligent Information Technologies explores various aspects of design and development of intelligent technologies by bringing together the late...

The advent of the World Wide Web has sparked renewed interest in the area of intelligent information technologies. There is a growing interest in developing intelligent technologies that allow users to accomplish complex tasks in Web-centric environments with relative ease, utilizing such technologies as intelligent agents, distributed computing in heterogeneous environments, and computer supported collaborative work. Intelligent, Adaptive and Reasoning Technologies: New Developments and A...