· "Swastha o pustite lanka”[Role of chilli in human health and nutrition],SWASTHA O MANUSH, April-June, 2009; 24(3): 37-38.

·  "Peyaz ekti upakari fasal”[Onion-A beneficial crop],SWASTHA O MANUSH, April-June, 2011; 26(4): 10-11.

· "Swastha o pustite rosun”[Role of garlic in human health and nutrition],SWASTHA O MANUSH, April-June, 2012; 27(3): 31-36.

· "Vesojo udvider osodhi guun”[Therapeutic values of medicinal plants],SWASTHA O MANUSH, July-September, 2014; 29(4): 17-23.

· "Aggregatum peyaz”[Aggregatum onion],KRISHI JAGARAN, November, 2015; 1(1): 43-47.

· "Methi: Ekti guruttapurna beej masla”[Methi: An important seed spice],KRISHI JAGARAN, December, 2015; 1(2): 56-58.

· "Dhone o methi patar kichhu kotha”[Some aspects on Coriander and Methi leaves], KRISHI BIDHAN, Apr-May-June, 2018; 18(1): 5-8.

II. English-    

o “Improvement of quality in coriander”,GREEN TECHNOLOGY, vol.5, December4, 2003,p.22-23.

o  “Litchi- the queen of fruits” ,VISION OF FRUITS, Proc. Natl. Conf. on commercial cultivation of fruits in South Bengal, January 7-8, 2001, pp.38-40.

 o   “Quality plantlets production of small cardamom” FARMERS’ DIGEST, 39(3): 27-28.[March 2006]

 o   “Utilization of Cashew: Pros and Cons, In: Souvenir on Cashew Field Day, January19, 2007, pp-40-51.

o “Gynandropsis pentaphylla DC Extracts on the Production of Microbial Proteins- A scientific report”. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY (2011): 1. ISSN 1811-7775/DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2011.

o “In vitro Antioxidant Activity of Itrifal Kishneezi: A Unani Formulation­­­­- A scientific report”. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY (2011): 1. ISSN 1811-7775/DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2011.

o   “Seed Spices: Glimpses of medicinal and therapeutic potentialities in protecting human health” ,SWASTHA O MANUSH, April-June, 2012; 27(3): 31-36.

   III. Hindi-

o “Gunabattapurna nariyel poudhe utpadan ka mahatta, tarika ebong chunotiya”; BHARATIYA NARIYEL PATRIKA  ; 27(1):10-12[April-June,2006].

H. Books :

F.1 INTERNATIONAL

10. Ecology, Resilience and Livelihood: The Science and Policy of Agriculture (2025, English). Apple Academic Press, Inc. 4164 Lakeshore Road, Ontario, Canada. ISBN:978-1-77964-132-8.  

For the past few decades, global agriculture has been seriously suffering, resulting in decline in yield and in erosion of resources and causing economic impoverishment. This new book looks at the decline and disruption of agriculture that has resulted in increasing rural poverty due to soil erosion, water contamination and scarcity, undulating market prices, and the impact of climate change, imperiling the future of agriculture and food security.This volume takes a multidisciplinary look at diverse issues in this area. The book first provides an introduction and then explores topics such as the integration of conservation agriculture with resilience and livelihood issues, human behavioral changes in agriculture as a way to react to global agricultural crises, the resilience of Asian honeybees and the impact on agriculture, agricultural strategy and policies, methods of conservation stewardship, agricultural disaster management strategies, organic farming techniques for resilient agriculture, using fuzzy cognitive mapping and advanced tools in agriculture, and more.Focusing on sustainable agriculture for small farming, the book primarily addresses the need for immediate attention on ecosystem management and conservation agriculture with modified suitability for tiny and fragmented farm holdings. This volume will be of interest to professors, scientists, farm professionals, and students, as well as NGOs and other organizations concerned with fostering sustainable agriculture and addressing the challenges of climate change, soil pollution, water contamination and scarcity, environmental resource losses, and continued urban encroachment. 

9. Biotechnology of Medicinal Plants with Anti-allergic properties: Research Trends & prospects (2024, English). SPRINGER NATURE, Singapore Pte Ltd.,1st Ed, 705 p. ISBN: 978-981-97-1466-7.

This book comprehensively covers critically investigated information on medicinal plants prioritized for their anti-allergy properties. It offers insights into strategies related to the distribution, mechanism of action, and assessment of antiallergic medicinal plants, and also delves into crucial aspects of modern biotechnological tools, addressing their implementation challenges, presenting innovative approaches through case studies, and exploring opportunities for nanotechnologies. These elaborated discussions aim to raise awareness and bridge the gap between human health and the biodiversity of anti-allergic medicinal plants. As the book navigates the uncertainties of plant-based medicines in the post-COVID-19 era, it provides real-world applications showcasing the specific utility of medicinal plants through advanced biotechnological insights. This book covers several medicinal plants associated with anti-allergy, exploring their modes of action, available secondary metabolites,and estimation methods. It also emphasises all modern biotechnological interventions aimed at propagating, multiplying, and conserving this unique treasure trove of medicinal plants.

The World Health Organization estimated that 80% of the populations of developing countries rely on traditional medicines, mostly plant drugs, for their primary health care needs. Increasing demand in both developing and developed countries resulted in the expanding trade of medicinal plants and has serious implications for the survival of several plant species, with many under threat of becoming extinct. This book describes various approaches to conserving these genetic resources. It discusses the whole spectrum of biotechnological tools from micro-propagation for large-scale multiplication and cell-culture techniques to the biosynthesis and enhancement of pharmaceutical compounds in plants. It also discusses the genetic transformation as well as short- to long-term conservation of plant genetic resources via synthetic seed production and cryopreservation, respectively. This reference book is useful for researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, medicinal chemists, biochemists, botanists, molecular biologists, academicians, students as well as allergic patients, traditional medicine practitioners, scientists in medicinal and aromatic plants, and other traditional medical practitioners.

8. Medicinal Plants: Bioprospecting and Pharmacognosy (2022, English). Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. ISBN:978-1-77463-845-3.  

With chapters written by scientists from respected institutes and universities around the world, this book looks at the bioprospecting of medicinal plants for potential health uses and at the pharmacognosy of a selection of medicinal and aromatic plants.

The book touches on a diverse selection of topics related to medicinal plants. Chapters look at the use of medicinal plants in healthcare and disease management, such as to treat inflammation, antihyperglycemia, and obesity and as immunity boosters. The authors also address the conservation, maintenance, and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants along with postharvest management issues. A chapter discusses the use of synthetic seeds in relation to cryopreservation, and a chapter is devoted to the use of microcomputed tomography and image processing tools in medicinal and aromatic plants. Other topics include consumption, supply chain, marketing, trade, and future directions of research.

7. Biotechnology of Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants (2021, English). SPRINGER NATURE, Singapore Pte Ltd.,1st Ed, 469 p. ISBN:978-981-16-3528-1.   https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3528-1.

This book is a unique overview of insights on the genetic basis of anti-diabetic activity, chemistry, physiology, biotechnology, mode-of-action, as well as cellular mechanisms of anti-diabetic secondary metabolites from medicinal plants. The World Health Organization estimated that 80% of the populations of developing countries rely on traditional medicines, mostly plant drugs, for their primary health care needs. There is an increasing demand for medicinal plants having anti-diabetic potential in both developing and developed countries. The expanding trade in medicinal plants has serious implications on the survival of several plant species, with many under threat to become extinct. This book describes various approaches to conserve these genetic resources. It discusses the whole spectrum of biotechnological tools from micro-propagation for large-scale multiplication, cell-culture techniques to the biosynthesis and enhancement of pharmaceutical compounds in the plants. It alsodiscusses the genetic transformation as well as short- to long-term conservation of plant genetic resources via synthetic seed production and cryopreservation, respectively. The book is enriched with expert contributions from across the globe.

This reference book is useful for researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, medicinal chemists, biochemists, botanists, molecular biologists, academicians, students as well as diabetic patients, traditional medicine practitioners, scientists in medicinal and aromatic plants, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and other traditional medical practitioners.

6. Aromatic Plants: The Technology, Human Welfare and Beyond (2021, English).Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA.  ISBN: 978-1-53619-322-0.  

The history of aroma and fragrance dates back through several ages and civilizations. The sagacity of smell plays a remarkable role for human beings to recognize food. Best fruits can be judged when they are ripe and fit for consumption emitting lovely smell or aroma. The same attribute from flowers attracts insects leading to cross-pollination. India has enjoyed a paramount place in the fabrication of quality perfumes and aromatics since the prehistoric era. The celebrated Chinese voyager Fa-Hien described India as the land of aromatic plants. Indian cities like Delhi, Agra, Kannauj, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Aligarh, Bharatpur, Mysore, and Hyderabad emerged as centers of national and international trade in perfumery and other aromatic compounds, and were known for their quality across Asia, Europe and Africa. Aromatic plants precisely possess odorous volatile substances in root, wood, bark, stem, foliage, flower and fruit. The typical aroma is due to an assortment of composite chemical compounds. At present, information on the chemistry and properties of essential oils of only about 500 aromatic plants species is known in some detail out of a total of about 1500. Of these, about 50 species find use as commercial source of essential oils and aroma chemicals. It is realized now that perfumes are not the essentials of sumptuousness as they were in the past. It has given birth to new streams of medicinal therapy, aromatherapy, involving the use of essential oils and aromatics derived from plants to treat diseases. Essential oils are also reported to be better than antibiotics due to their safety and broad-spectrum activity. Natural essential oils are also potentially safe insecticides. The essential oil obtained from Acorus calamus having ß-asarone as an active principle produces sterility among a variety of insects of either sex. It has, therefore, been found very useful and secure for the storage of food grains. However, there is still very inadequate research for the cultivation of aromatic crops and extraction of essential oils across the globe.

This book has been designed to highlight the associated issues of aromatic plants including the aspects of their classification, importance, uses and applications for human wellbeing, botany, agrotechniques, major bioactive constituents, post-harvest extraction, chemistry and biochemistry of aroma compounds along with an informative modern global research on these plants throughout the world. I hope this book will cater the scholastic services, reward diverse professionals and stakeholders, and serve as an informative handbook for theoretical as well as practical purposes.

5. Immunizing Human body: The Role of Non-Descript and Traditional Green Leaves (2021,English). Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , New York, USA.  ISBN:978-1-53619-136-3 . 

The entire human civilisation is now facing the disastrous impact of the pandemic. It seems to pose an apocalyptic consequence unless there is a vaccine in existence. Out of so many options, one option is creating immunity in the absence of a real vaccine. So immunising human health and life can be and would be the most important option in combating COVID-19. Now the question is how to build up this hard immunity. The present book takes into account accumulated facts, information and technology to describe green vegetables as a fresh source and booster of human immunity free from application of pernicious chemicals in the form of pesticides, fertilisers etc. The food should be strong enough to contribute to one's immunity. The authors hope that this book will create a long-lasting impact, away from the classical way of building immunity.  

4. Indian Spices:The Legacy,Production and Processing of India's Treasured Export (2018, English). SPRINGER NATURE, USA. ISBN:978-3-319-75016-3.

This work comprehensively covers the production, processing and post harvest technology of Indian spices with an added focus on the history and uniqueness of this legendary regional product. Individual chapters describe the unique aspects of these spices and their production, post harvest technology and value addition, molecular breeding, organic farming aspects, climate change effects and bioactive compounds. Seasonal, preparatory, and storage conditions resulting in composition variations are explored.

Indian Spices: The Legacy, Production and Processing of Indias Treasured Export begins by outlining the historical legacy of Indian spices and describing the many aspects that make this product so unique and highly valued. The abundance and variety of these spices are also delineated. Further chapters focus on current research involving the production technology involved in production, management, harvesting and processing of Indian spices along with post harvest processes, storage and transportation. Important and effective trends such as molecular breeding for spice crop improvement, tissue culture, climate change impacts, organic spices, extension strategies and secondary metabolites receive dedicated chapters. A valuable aspect of this work is the presentation of value chains for these spices, with extensive research presented on the marketing and export of the product. With the shift from localized distribution networks to a fully globalized industry, this book comes at an important time of growth for Indian spices and will be of major value to any researcher with interest in the past, present and future of this product.

3. Underexploited Spice Crops: Present Status, Agrotechnology and Future Research Directions (2018, English). Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. ISBN:978-1-77188-697-0. 

Spices provide our food with nutraceutical value rather than actual nutrition. But apart from the popular and major spices, there are several other spices, which, in spite of their enormous contribution to human health, remain underexploited or underutilized. This new volume, Underexploited Spice Crops: Present Status, Agrotechnology, and Future Research Directions, is a valuable compilation of agrotechniques coupled with background information, research works, and scientific discussions on these spices. It includes in-depth narration on underexploited spice crops as products in influencing present-day the global export market and the renewed interest in these crops throughout the world.

The volume deals with the scientific approach of growing underexploited spices with the intention of popularizing them. Separate chapters on the importance of each spice, methods of growing and harvesting, and recent research from around the world along with future strategies are covered.

This book will be a valuable resource for higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses as well as for researchers in the area of underexploited spices. The volume will help to fill the gap of a long-felt need for technological information on underexploited spices. 

2. Spices: Agrotechniques for Quality Produce (2018, English). Apple Academic Press, Inc., 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. ISBN:978-1-77188-635-2. 

Indian spices are famous across the globe and have attracted food lovers for ages. With the increasing awareness of health through foods, people are now more conscious about the health and nutraceutical benefits of spices. The past few years have witnessed pioneering research work in this area with various spices. This volume is a comprehensive volume that collects and collates the wisdom of the past and blends it with the technological progress of today. The book offers comprehensive coverage on the subject of Indian spices and their agrotechniques. It is a rich compilation of agrotechniques coupled with background information, research work, and scientific discussion on the basic and applied aspects on the subject.

The first chapter in Spices: Agrotechniques for Quality Produce is introductory and provides an overview of spices that have important flavor compounds. It looks at the present status of world spice scenario on export and import, major markets, etc. The second chapter deals with classification of spices, condiments, and herbs. The third chapter is the major one that precisely describes agrotechniques and production technology of fifty individual spices comprised of the major spices. It covers three rhizomatous spices, six bulbous spices, eight tree spices (six aromatic and two acidulant), eleven seed spices, twelve leafy or herbal spices or aromatic herbs, four lesser-known spices, and three other spices with due consideration to quality and value-added benefits. This chapter also presents a general discussion of the systematic position, composition, uses, export-import scenario, medicinal values, etc., of these spices. The subsequent chapters deal with recent research approaches on spices around the world and explore the promises of organic spices and future research directions.

This volume will be useful to all those who are interested in spices, including students, teachers, researchers, amateur readers, policymakers, as well as farming communities.

1. Value Addition of Horticultural crops: Recent trends and Future directions (2015, English). SPRINGER, USA;ISBN:978-81-322-2261-3.

This book combines several ideas and philosophies and provides a detailed discussion on the value addition of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, floricultural crops and in forestry. Separate chapters address the packaging, preservation, drying, dehydration, total quality management and supply chain management of horticultural crops. The book explains value addition as a process of increasing the economic value and consumer appeal of a commodity with special reference to horticultural crops. Each chapter focuses on a specific area, exploring value addition as a production/ marketing strategy driven by customer needs and preferences. But, as such, it is also a more creative field, calling for more imagination than calculated, routine work. Value is added to the particular produce item when the product is still available when the season is out and the demand for the product exceeds the available supply.

Value addition is an important factor in the growth and development of the horticultural sector, both in India and around the world. But very little information is available on this particular aspect of horticulture. Albert Einstein famously said, “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” This message is not only true for those people who want to make more of themselves, but also for those who want their creation or product in any form to excel. And it certainly applies to horticultural crops, which are extremely perishable. It is true that loss reduction is normally less costly than equivalent increases in production. The loss of fresh produce can be minimized by adopting different processing and preservation techniques to convert the fresh vegetables into suitable value-added and diversified products, which will help to reduce the market glut during harvest season. Value-added processed products are products that can be obtained from main products and by-products after some sort of processing andsubsequently marketed for an increased profit margin. Generally speaking, value-added products indicate that for the same volume of primary products, a higher price is achieved by means of processing, packing, enhancing the quality or other such methods. The integrated approach from harvesting to the delivery into the hands of the consumer, if handled properly, can add value to fresh produce on the market. But most of the fresh produce has a limited life, although it can be stored at appropriate temperature and relative humidity for the same time. If such produce is processed just after harvesting, it adds value and stabilizes the processed products for a longer time. Preparing processed products will provide more variety to consumers and improve the taste and other sensory properties of food. This will also promote their fortification with nutrients that are lacking in fresh produce. By adopting suitable methods for processing and value addition, the shelf life of fresh produce can be increased manifold, which supports their availability year-round to a wider spectrum of consumers on both the domestic and international market. With increased urbanization, rising middle class purchasing power, changing food habits and a decline in making preserved products in individual homes, there is now a higher demand for industry-made products on the domestic market.

In spite of all these aspects, only 1-2.2% of the total produce is processed in developing countries, as compared to 40-83% in developed countries. The horticultural export industry offers an important source of employment for developing countries. For instance, horticulture accounts for 30% of India’s agricultural GDP from 8.5% of cropped area. India is the primary producer of spices, second largest producer of fruits and vegetables and holds a prominent position with regard to most plantation crops in the world. The cultivation of horticultural crops is substantially more labor-intensive than growingcereal crops and offers more post-harvest opportunities for the development of value-added products. This book offers a valuable guide for students of horticulture, as well as a comprehensive resource for educators, scientists, industrial personnel, amateur growers and farmers. 

H.2 NATIONAL

18. Production Technology of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops (2023, English). Elite Publishing House, New Delhi-110089, India ; ISBN:978-93-95185-82-0.   

17. Uncertainty and Chaos in Indian Farming (2023, English). The New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi-110034, India ; ISBN:978-81-90022-45-3.  

Indian agriculture at large has been on trajectory of grand uncertainty. The brunt of climate change, sharp undulation in productivity, unpredictability in market price, the consistent up rise in cost of cultivation and downfall of net return are amounting to what we may call the grand uncertainty. Uncertainty is an inevitable character of any system where most of the contributory factors are either unpredictable or unfathomable. The higher is the complexity, the lesser would be the resilience, and higher would be the uncertainty. Agricultural production system, as it is managed in Indian condition, is the most vulnerable to a plethora of uncertainties. Mostly managed in an open air rain fed conditions, complex-diverse-risk prone, it has been exposed to weather and resource uncertainties, market volatility, poor access to technology and a fragile input delivery mechanism. Indian Agriculture is now at a crossroad and gets confronted by uncertainty and unpredictability. The growth rate of food production runs just marginally above population growth. The book has uniquely dealt with a basket of perceived uncertainties that makes farmers and economy reel under stress and risk. The world’s largest agrarian economy is being managed mostly by private land owners, who are mostly under the clutch of middlemen and vagaries of weather. The book, based on an empirical study, has indentified the marker variables of farmers in responding to and complying with the unpredictability and freaks of social dynamics.  

16. Edible Ornamental Medicinal and Aromatic Flowers: The Technology, Healthcare and Beyond (2022, English). Brillion  Publishing., New Delhi-110005, India; ISBN:978-93-92725-82-1.

The first edition of edible flowers introduces to the readers about both the art and science of medicinal, aromatic and ornamental edible flowers. It includes equal coverage of a variety of topics such as plant science, utility of plants in diverse way, their management skill, craftsmanship, and business management skill and is ideal for both a serious researcher and a common hobbyist. On perceiving the lucid texts, readers can gain an appreciation for the value of diverse segment of edible flowers for health benefit and at the same time to develop their knowledge. In addition, it offers a realistic view of the growing as well as entrepreneurial skills required to be successful in the world of edible flowers.   

15. Stewardship and conservation in Agriculture: The Small Farm Reality (2022, English). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110002, India; ISBN:978-93-5461-175-9.   

14. Hunger, Poverty and Voice (2022,English). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110002, India ; ISBN:978-93-5461-362-3.   

13. Botany and Breeding of Spice crops (2021,English). The New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi-110034, India ; ISBN:978-93-90591-01-5.  

The book throws insights on the concepts of origin and domestication of spice crops. There are elaborative description regarding different modes of reproduction of plants along with crop specific techniques regarding emasculation and pollination techniques. Conventional plant breeding methods has categorically been explained as these concepts would help spice breeders to choose the appropriate breeding tool. Detailed idea from tissue culture to genomics assisted breeding especially the theory and applications of various omics viz., metabolomics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc., has been elaborated. Finally, different spice breeding information has been comprehensively documented in this book with some useful references to future directions of spice breeding throughout the world. The book shall pave the way for new age researchers, faculties, plant breeders, policy makers and amateur readers towards theoretical and empirical studies as well.  

12. Seed Priming: A focus on coriander (2020,English). Satish Serial Publishing House, New Delhi - 110033, India ; ISBN:978-93-53870-19-5.

Coriander, both a herb and a spice as well, is native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. The Plant is widely cultivated in many places worldwide for its day to day culinary uses. Its dry fruits and seeds are used to flavour many foods, Particularly sausages, curries, etc. Low germination and vigour of coriander seed, associated with broadcasting or line sowing, are common problems encountered by growers. The purpose of this book is to incubate an experiment on the aspects of seed priming so that improvement and modification, uniformity in germination, growth rate can go with high performance and Productivity of Coriander. 

11. Handbook on Medicinal Plants in (2020,English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN:  978-81-8321-511-4.

Plants as a friend and sensible neighbour have a wonderful co-existance with human beings in the lap of our mother nature. They have been one of the important sources of medicines even since the dawn of human civilization. During the last few decades, there has been a tremendous transformation both of our consciousness for health as well as the field medical systems in glabal level. The rapid realization of the toxicity-related issues generated in the field of agriculture, industry, mining and other advancement, coupled with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics and synthetic drugs, we are increasingly making sense that drugs from natural sources are far more safer. Therefore, there is an obvious upsurge in the use of plant-derived products in various names, formulations and usage patterns. Despite rapid advances in chemical, biological, biochemical, molecular and various omics technologies and the appearance of several cheap, synthesized, complex molecules from simple ones through highly specific reaction mechanisms, medicinal plants and their derivatives still continue to play a major role in health and wellness related medical therapy. Drug development from a wide diversity of medicinal plants has been clinically, socially and economically accepted to be safer and less costlier than their synthetic counterparts. The book has been designed to highlight the related issues of medicinal plants including the aspects of their classification, importance, uses, botany, agrotechniques, major bioactive chemical constituents, harvest and post-harvest processing, etc alongwith an informative list of references used for writing the book. 

10. Coriander in Eastern India: The landraces and Genetic diversity (2017,English). Krishi Sanskriti Publications, New Delhi; ISBN: 978-93-85822-48-3.

9. Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Management (2015,English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN:978-81-83213-84-4.

8. Seed Production of selected Horticultural crops 2014 (English). Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110002;ISBN: 978-93-5124-280-2.

The book "Seed Production of Selected Horticultural Crops" deals with the scientific approach to seed production of some common but important horticultural crops ranging from vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers and ornamentals. Information on various aspects for the production of quality seed of each of the crop including general aspects and botany, environmental and isolation requirements, detailed cultural requirements as well as harvest and post harvest management has been compiled and elucidated. The aim of this text book is to collate the traditional knowledge of horticultural seed production with that of the recent advances made in this direction throughout the globe in a comprehensive manner. The book will be quite useful for horticulturists, seed technologists, entrepreneurs, amateur gardeners, scientists, scholars, UG and PG students. 

7. Precision Horticulture towards Value addition and Marketing (2012, English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN:978-81-83212-64-6  &  978-81-83212-64-9.

The application of cutting edge technology in the production and management of agri-horticultural enterprises is increasing in a swashbuckling manner. Today we are not only attuned to ensuring food security but also adequately concerned to the ecological deterrence from erosion and contamination. The precision agriculture has got tremendous application a micro-micro level and also at the national level. The increasing application of GIS, GPS and RST, together called geoinformatics, has enabled precision agriculture and precision horticulture to create value added marketable production with a clandestine consideration of field and temporal variabilities. This book is a splendid creation for eying on both the value addition as well as precision technology so that any academician or any entrepreneur can address and epitomize the opportunity and scope of precision farming par se.

The age of classical agriculture is facing sharp redundancy and will be loosing relevance in a shorter frame of time unless it can be uplifted to a level of livelihood generation process and product not only for the horticultural entrepreneur elites, but also for the millions of grass root farmers, hungry and hunting for food, income and livelihood from the amazing world of horticulture.

The volume of biological production is sometimes rendered meaningless and sometimes goes a liability of production because these are not scaled up with value addition-a worth of Rs.30000/- crores of horticultural produces every year is lost in India due to lack of proper supply chain. This is a sheer insensitive activity on the face of upsurge in poverty and unemployment. In a global market, value added agriculture from India does contribute only to the tune of 1-2 %. A country with the highest horticultural productivity in the versions of vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, medicinal and plantation crops is suffering from intrinsic contradictions by displaying a poor value addition to the mammoth production.

The book is rightly envisaging to create a series of vista primarily for the small and medium entrepreneurs on how to create livelihood, generate income and ensure food security by transforming the stale green biology into a rippling silvery livelihood. All possible traits of horticulture has been incorporated with a clear focus on processing and quality enhancement, marketing and supply chain performances, the gender dimensions, li

elihood and employment.

We are of every hope that this is not a mere book volume but a comprehensive handbook for willing entrepreneurs to transform their means of life into a synergy of economy and emotions. The institutions, organizations from the domain of agribusiness management, horticultural enterprises, NGOs, scholars, corporate professionals, ameturists and many more genres will be immensely benefited.

6. Gender issues in Agri-Horti-Enterprises (2009,English).Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur;ISBN:978-81-8321-135-5.

5. Encyclopaedia of Horticulture and Allied terms (2009,English). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi; ISBN: 978-81-7035-572-9. 

This book is a humble attempt to bring all the important and related terms together and to define each term with utmost care, accuracy and completeness to provide a rational understanding which is readily accessible for the students, teachers, amateur gardeners, corporate sectors, and all professionals associated with Horticulture. The book includes the broad and diverse areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Genetics, Breeding, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Soil Science, Chemistry, Farm management, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Medicine, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-meteorology, etc, in general and Pomology, Olericulture, Spices, Tea, Coffee, Rose, Wine, Post Harvest Technology, Processing, Bonsai, Flower arrangement, Pollen/Spore, Pesticides, Manures/Fertilizers, Natural/Synthetic chemicals, Instruments/ Implements/ Tools, Quality management. Water, etc in particular. 

4. Technology Gap in Floriculture (2009,English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN:    978-81-8321-133-8.

3. Disaster Management : Concept, People and Perception (2009, English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN: 978-81-8321-150-5.

2.Quality Management in Horticulture (2008, English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN: 978-81-8321-090-2.

1. Varieties of Horticultural Crops (2006, English). Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN:  978-81-8321-032-5.

H.3 OTHERS

5. “Vesaja Ousadhi O Sugandhi Udvider Chaas”[Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic plants] (2007,Bengali); B.B. Kundu Grandsons, Kolkata-9, West Bengal.

4. Faler Bagan, Chas Paddhati O Samrakshan” [Fruit orchard, cultivation and preservation] (2006,Bengali); M.K. Publication, Kolkata-9, West Bengal.

3. “Maslapatir Chaas” [Cultivation of Spices] (2006,Bengali); B.B.Kundu Grandsons, Kolkata-9, West Bengal.

2. "Banglar Parichito Maslar Unnata Chaspaddhati”[Improved cultivationof some common spices of West Bengal] (2005,Bengali). Homeshikha, Krishnagar, West Bengal.

1. "Kaju Badam Chaas O Bipanan" [Cashewnut cultivation and marketing] (2005,Bengali). Directorate of Agricultural Marketing (Admn.), Govt. of West Bengal.

 I. Selected Book Chapters :

·Acharya, S.K. and Sharangi A B (2025) Introduction. In: Ecology, Resilience and Livelihood: The Science and Policy of Agriculture . (eds. S.K. Acharya and A.B. Sharangi),  Total xxx+xx pgs; Chapter 1, pp. 1-xx, Apple Academic Press, Inc. 4164 Lakeshore Road, Ontario, Canada. ISBN:978-1-77964-132-8.

·Saren, P.; Acharya, S.K. Bannerjee, A. and Sharangi A B (2025) Concepts and Applications of Mental Modeling: An Empirical Study Using Fuzzy-Logic Cognitive Mapping in Agriculture. In: Ecology, Resilience and Livelihood: The Science and Policy of Agriculture . (eds. S.K. Acharya and A.B. Sharangi),  Total xxx+xx pgs; Chapter 1, pp. 1-xx, Apple Academic Press, Inc. 4164 Lakeshore Road, Ontario, Canada. ISBN:978-1-77964-132-8.

·Bal, S. and Sharangi A B (2025) Speed Breeding: A “Paradigm Shift” in Crop Improvement In: Recent Advances in Ecologically Mediated Development : Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, (eds. H. S. Jatav et al.), Total 607+xii pgs; Chapter 27, pp. 589-607, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., ISBN:978-981-96-2412-6; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2413-3_27. 

The fast growth of the human population has made food security a more pressing global issue. Crop improvement initiatives are not progressing at a rate that can keep up with the increasing need for food, despite the challenges posed by a fast-expanding population and a continuous changing climate. Redesigning crop plants urgently is necessary to meet this challenge and guarantee higher production, long-term nutrition, and climate resistance. Researchers all across the world are increasingly using speed breeding as a game-changing tactic. In addition to producing many crop generations in a single year, this innovative technique drastically shortens the breeding period. Speed breeding is an integrated approach that combines cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques with traditional breeding procedures to improve breeding efficiency. Breeders can maximize production results by adjusting variables including temperature, time, and light intensity. Accelerated breeding alone won’t be enough to successfully and quickly commercialize agricultural varieties; other tactics including phenotyping, genome selection, re-domestication, and gene editing are needed. By using these integrated approaches, plant breeders can potentially meet the expanding global population’s food needs in the future in addition to helping them adapt to a changing environment. Speed breeding combined with these useful methodologies not only expedites crop variety testing, production, and release but also holds promise for tackling the major concerns related to food security in the years to come.

·Sarkar, J. and Sharangi A B (2024) Advances in Postharvest Technology of Flowers, Medicinal, and Aromatic Herbs. In: Recent Advances in Postharvest Technologies:Postharvest Applications, Volume 2  (eds. N. Benkeblia), Total 321+xx pgs; Chapter 9, pp. 247-276, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, ISBN:978-3-031-65815-0; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65816-7.

In horticulture, ornamentals, spice, and aromatic herbs hold a special position in trade. Their postharvest technology is the crucial sector which involves efficient and constructive systems to look into the novel packaging, storing and transport management, controlling pests, disease, and senescence after harvest and market access with supply chain optimization to track systems for ensuring delivery of finest quality harvest to final user. Either cut flowers or loose flowers both are praised for exquisite appearance, vibrant color, and innumerable charm whereas for spice crops India has a prime position in world. When these crops are harvested, they seek special care as with prolonged shelf life inevitably convince the consumers, retailers to pay for. Despite the expected short postharvest, existence of most horticultural plants is subjected to numerous abiotic and biotic stresses, which are accountable for inducing the speedy senescence and decay. The fundamental objective of the traders and researchers is to deliver quality product with obstructed senescence, extended freshness are essential attributes for marketable end product. The postharvest life lies in three different stages of harvesting and preserving flowers. The imbalance of water uptake and transpiration, more respiration leads to food depletion, deleterious effect of ethylene added to the inadequate handling practices and exposing to stresses are genuinely harmful for the shelf life. To combat these situations, various measures have been taken such as treating with chemicals with sugar supplements, anti-ethylene, growth regulators, were practiced, and modification in packaging and storing were also accomplished since last two decades. Besides these techniques, there are certain new measures like modern harvesting technology, fumigation, insecticidal dips, ultra beam ray treatments, application of nano-materials for packaging, green cultivation systems incorporate the sustainable techniques to enhance to flower shelf life as well as the environmental safety. In this chapter, we will deal with the various aspects implicated on the preservation of traded cut flowers, medicinal, and aromatic herbs with special consideration on advanced postharvest techniques available to reduce senescence.

·Upadhyay, T.K.; Das, S.; Mathur,M.; Alam, M.; Bhardwaj,R.; Joshi, N. and Sharangi A B (2024) Medicinal plants and their bioactive components with anti-diabetic potentials. In: Anti-diabetic Medicinal plants---Applications and Opportunities (eds. Naeem, M. and Aftab, T.), Total 608 pgs; Chapter 10, pp. 327-364, Elseviere, ISBN:978-0323957199;https://doi.org/10.1016.B978-0-323-95719-9.00017-3.

Medicinal Plants with Antidiabetic Properties: Applications and Opportunities is the first comprehensive reference to present the state of current research as well as those developments that are impacting developments in the use of plants to address diabetic conditions. Presenting multiple perspectives on the plants, their identification, cultivation and application, this book presents the state of the art with an eye toward the future. Herbal drugs and their components with insignificant toxicity and limited or no side effects are valuable therapeutic alternatives in the treatment of diabetes around the world and have been considered a fundamental source of potent antidiabetic drugs. Exploration of plants containing numerous bio-active compounds such as flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, carotenoids, alkaloids, and glycosides, for their potential antidiabetic properties is increasing as alternative treatments for this globally devastating disease are sought. Presented in 5 parts, the book first provides an overview of those plants with antidiabetic properties, then moves to the agricultural practices for the cultivation and production of those plants. Part Three focuses on the chemical composition and phytochemicals of the plants before then moving into a study of the physiological, biotechnological and molecular approaches to optimizing these plants. The book concludes with insights into current and potential future medical and clinical applications. The book is ideal for those seeking to understand the biology and chemistry of plants with anti-diabetic properties and their effective development and application. 

• Krishnamoorthy, A, Upadhyay, T.K., Sharangi, A.B. and Kaushal, R.S.(2024).Biofuels from chitinous sources. In: Biofuels (Eds. Banik, S P and Bagchi, D). CRC Press,2385 NW Executive Centre Drive, Suite 320, Boca Raton FL 33431. ISBN:9781032396279.

·Sharangi, A. B.; Prasada Rao, G.S.L.H.V.; Das, Suddhasuchi; Krishnamurthy, K.S.; Upadhyay, T.K.; Gopakumar, C.S.; Acharya, S.K. (2024) Brunt of climate change and spice crops: Scenario, Response and Resilience. In: Handbook of Indian Spices @ 75 years of Research and Development (eds. Ravindran, P.N. et al), Total pgs. 3580. Chapter 12; SpringerNature Singapore Pte Ltd. ISBN: 978-981-19-3727-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3727-9. 

This compendium presents comprehensive information on more than 25 important spice crops commercially grown in India and traded globally, apart from over 40 spices that have the potential to be popularized. In 70 chapters the book covers the achievements in research and development made in India for the past 75 years in various organizations including research institutes, agricultural universities and private sector laboratories.  

Spices are natural products of plant origin, used primarily for flavouring and seasoning or for adding pungency and flavour to foods and beverages. The flavour and fragrance of Indian spices had a magic spell on human culture since very ancient days. The importance of spices in Indian life and its contribution to the economy are substantial.

India, as the world’s leading producer of spices is also a significant stakeholder in spices export trade globally. Indian spices being sources of many high value compounds, are also gaining muchimportance for other diversified uses especially for their pharmaceutical and nutraceutical properties. A wide variety of 52 spices are grown in India including black pepper, chillies, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, saffron and vanilla. This book complies a comprehensive, holistic review on the subject, written by the best experts in the field in India representing diverse agencies. This book is a single point reference book for all those involved in the research, study, teaching and use of spices in India and abroad.

· Krishnamoorthy, A.; Upadhyay, T.K.; Sharangi, A.B. and Kaushal, R.S. (2024) Biofuels from chitinous sources. In: Biofuels: Scientific Explorations and Technologies for a Sustainable Environment  (ed. Banik, S P and Bagchi, D); CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA.Chapter-22;pp.ISBN:978-1-00335-060-6. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003350606 

The global transition to green energy sources, driven by the environmental consequences of fossil fuels, has resulted in the rise of biofuels as a prominent field of research and development. Chitin, abundantly found on Earth, has garnered interest as a prospective resource for biofuel production. Chitin and chitosan, the deacetylated derivative of chitin, are good candidates as biofuel feedstock due to their easy availability as waste from seafood industries. There has been a significant focus on utilizing chitin-rich sources such as fungi, bryozoa, insects, molluscs, and crustaceans for biofuel production, demonstrating promising results like cost-effectiveness and sustainability. This chapter offers a comprehensive view of various sources of chitin and the methods employed for biofuel production from such chitinous sources. Researchers have been exploring chitin-rich sources as raw materials for bioethanol production, while some chitinous sources have been studied as catalysts for biodiesel production. Both chemical, as well as biological methods, have shown positive outcomes, but the biological extraction method is deemed more sustainable with a lower environmental footprint. According to the analysis, it can be said that crustaceans and molluscs yield higher quantities of chitin and chitosan compared to other sources. However, extracting pure chitin from these sources requires complex extraction procedures. In contrast, while insect chitin yields are low, it can be extracted using a simpler method due to its lower presence of inorganic components. The extracted chitin and chitosan can be used for chitinolytic conversion to bioethanol or as catalysts for production of biodiesel. 

· Swami,D. V.; Anitha, M.; Chandra Surya Rao,M. and Sharangi, A.B. (2022) Medicinal Plants: Perspectives and Retrospectives.  In: Medicinal Plants: Bioprospecting and Pharmacognosy (eds. Sharangi, A.B. and Peter, K.V.); Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. Chapter 1. pp.1-28.  ISBN: 978-1-77463-845-3.

Medicinal plants or medicinal herbs have been used for humankind to cure different ailments since long back. It has a fascinating history intertwined with the culture, tradition, and well-being of human civilizations across the world. Plants synthesizing secondary metabolites known as phytochemicals were identified to use in different therapeutic actions. These phytochemicals are essentially the active constituents present in different parts of the medicinal plants with immense biological properties. With all these attributions over the time and wisdom of human civilization, these special groups of plants and their products have been gradually elevated from their folkloric usage to modern medicinal essentialities. Phyto-chemical contents and pharmacological actions of the plants need to be reassessed thoroughly by means of scientific research keeping their efficacy and safety as the main focus. Both for biodiversity enrichment and increased human empowerment, widespread growing, and processing of medicinal plants is altogether necessary. Phytochemical and biochemical research with an incessant attempt for the revitalization of natural drugs and its legacy for the well-being of humanity at large is precisely the need of the hour. 

· Das, Ankan and Sharangi, A.B.* (2022) Post-Harvest Care of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: A Reservoir of Many Health Benefiting Constituents . In: Medicinal Plants: Bioprospecting and Pharmacognosy (eds. Sharangi, A.B. and Peter, K.V.); Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. Chapter 16. pp.387-408.  ISBN: 978-1-77463-845-3.

Group of plants with specific active constituents having the ability to heal or to provide aroma and fragrance-rich residues are categorized under medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). Numerous species of these groups of plants develop in the wild or are cultivated in our country. Globally many developed and developing countries now are shifting their interest towards these MAPs as because the products obtained from them possesses extreme utilities with huge market demand. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries develop many commodities which contains extract obtained from them. So efficient cultivation as well as management, especially, with respect to the post-harvest aspect becomes very important. Scientific protocols are needed to be followed in order to get proper and judicious extraction of the desired component from the plants. Proper handling and modern ways of preservation are required, so that these plants can be processed and withheld for a long time. So, keeping in mind the extreme significance of these plants and 388the requirement of proper post-harvest infrastructure, the present chapter is provided giving an insight about the MAPs and the technologies which can be used for efficient recovery and long-term preservation. 

· Sharangi, A.B.*  and Suddhasuchi Das (2022) Mitigation of Obesity: A Phytotherapeutic Approach.  In: Medicinal Plants: Bioprospecting and Pharmacognosy (ed. Sharangi, A.B. and Peter, K.V.); Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. Chapter 18. pp.425-460.  ISBN: 978-1-77463-845-3.

Obesity is a recognized global epidemic all throughout the globe with its dangerous dent in almost every nook and corner. It is an increasingly common phenomenon all over the world and the whole scientific community, governments, and organizations worldwide are impulsively extra attentive to address this issue. This apparently peaceful malady not only affects human life in a negative way slowly, but imposes unwarranted implications in the overall health system. Obesity is often associated with diabetes, dyslipidemia, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal disturbances, and even some types of cancer, such as endometrial, colon, and breast cancer. Apart from many life-style related requirements of behavioral changes as well as quite a few chemical and synthetic options, the phytotherapeutic horizons of mitigating obesity are opening up rapidly and consistently. Comprehensive research practices are continued around the world over time with the studies on phytotherapeutic usage profile, action mechanism, possible limitations, etc. A new hope has already been ushered through the wide ranges of medicinal plants opening new windows for further research validation and confirmation. Additional synergy on chemical, biological, and clinical aspects are essential on the effectiveness of such plants, including those used as spices and condiments in our daily diet, in developing and treating obesity in humans. Such anti-obesity findings would suggest food and drug manufacturers to develop newer products, and to governments to control food products as a step 426forward to improve and enhance public health. The findings of this review may be useful in streamlining obesity research through plants and providing a roadmap for future studies to pave the way for more desirable and greener phytotherapeutic options. 

· Peter, K.V. and Sharangi, A.B.* (2022) Medicinal Plants: Future Thrust Areas and Research Directions.  In: Medicinal Plants: Bioprospecting and Pharmacognosy (eds. Sharangi, A.B. and Peter, K.V.); Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. Chapter 22. pp.521-536.  ISBN: 978-1-77463-845-3.

“Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth” and it was so. –Genesis 1.11

Therapeutic uses of plants-herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, tubers, medicinal, and aromatics, bamboos, and mushroomsare well established against diseases-viral, viroidal, fungal, bacterial-, and disorders-deficiency and allergic. Role of plants in health and wellness finds mention in ancient books, archives, and folk songs. Civilizations like Chinese, Greek, Aryan, Dravidian, Persian and Buddhist mention plants as neutra-pharmaceuticals and cleansers of human body and habitats. Psychosomatic influences of plants on the human mind to drive away depression are well known. Herbs like tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and spices like ginger (Zingiber officinale), turmeric (Curcuma longa), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and black pepper (Piper nigrum) are used to make home remedies against ailments. “Health for All” is the global goal of WHO. Organic cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) following GAP is being encouraged. The MAP sector faces several challenges-loss of MAP ecotypes and ecology 522and non-availability of novel varieties with high yield, quality, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. The estimated global herbal industry is valued at US$ 60 billion mainly in the form of pharmaceuticals (US$ 40 billion), spices, and herbs (US$ 5.9 billion), natural cosmetics (US$ 7 billion) and essential oil (US$ 4 billion)-growing at 7% per year. Essential oils (EOs) from MAP used in food and flavoring industry, beverages, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, and pesticide industry are in growing demand. Viral diseases like Corona-16 are threatening the very existence of human and animal race. In the fight against dreaded diseases, MAP has a vital role. Systems of medicine like Chinese, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Amchi (Tibetan), Greek, African, and Tribal make use of MAP in alleviating agony of diseases and disorders through drug discovery and uses. Preference for plant based drugs over conventional medicines is growing with the rising global population from present 6.8 billion to 9.1 billion by 2050 (ICAR-DMAPR, 2015).

·  Sharangi, A.B.* and Chattopadhyay, A. (2021) Coriander.  In: Vegetable Crops, Vol-3, (ed. Bose,T K); Daya Publishing House, Inc. (Astral Intl. Pvt. Ltd.), New Delhi-110002, India. ISBN: 978-9-39043-522-7. Chapter 12. pp.982-1014. 

Specific emphasis has been placed long back through the education on vegetable science with the publication of the text-cum reference book in a single volume “Vegetable Crops in India” as early as 1986. Keeping the demand and interest of the stakeholders in view, this book was revised further in 1993 and 2003 under three volumes in the name “Vegetable Crops”. Wide array of modern research approaches on vegetable crops in India and abroad during last two decades warrants further revision of the book in fourth edition in four volumes. In this fourth edition, every aspect of production, protection, breeding and biotechnology of more than 50 major and minor vegetable crops (Volume 1: Leguminous vegetables and root crops; Volume 2: Cole crops, okra and tropical tuber crops; Volume 3: Solanaceous fruit vegetables, salad crops and leafy greens and Volume 4: Cucurbits, bulb crops and perennial vegetable crops) were dealt with by renowned academicians and scientists in the country. This book, structured with thousands of references and colour photographs stands as unique of its own. Students, researchers, vegetable specialists, horticulturists, agricultural research scientists and extension personnel across the world will find this book very informative as well as practical. 

· Lego, N, Momin, KC and Sharangi, A.B. (2021) Aromatic plants and aroma: Historical perspectives. In: Aromatic Plants--The technology, human welfare and beyond (eds. Sharangi, A B); Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-53619-322-0. Chapter 1. pp.1-7. 

· Sharangi, A.B.*(2021) Classification of aromatic plants. In: Aromatic Plants--The technology, human welfare and beyond (ed. Sharangi, A B); Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-53619-322-0. Chapter 2. pp.9-19. 

· Das, A and Sharangi, A.B.*(2021) Attributes influencing biosynthesis of secondary metabolitesand aroma volatiles in plants, on and off field; In: Aromatic Plants--The technology, human welfare and beyond (ed. Sharangi, A B); Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-53619-322-0. Chapter 10. pp. 217-244. 

· Veluru, N, Momin, KC and Sharangi, A.B.*  (2021) Future Research Strategies. In: Aromatic Plants--The technology, human welfare and beyond (ed. Sharangi, A B); Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA. ISBN: 978-1-53619-322-0. Chapter 16. pp. 357-364. 

·  Das S and Sharangi A B (2021) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): The magical healing of human health hazards. In: Fenugreek-Biology and Applications (eds. Naeem, M., Aftab, T., Khan, M.M.A.), Chapter 11, pp. 247-263, SpringerNature, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1197-1. 

 ·  Das S and Sharangi A B (2020) Health benefits of isoflavones found exclusively of plants of the Fabaceae family. In: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, (ed. C. Egbuna  et al.), Chapter 22, pp. 473-508, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42318-6. 

·  Das S and Sharangi A B* (2020) Nanotechnology: A Potential Tool in Exploring Herbal Benefits. In: Functional Bionanomaterials, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences, (ed. D. Thangadurai et al.), Chapter 2, pp. 27-46, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41464-1 

· Sharangi A B* and Acharya S K  (2018) Spices in India and Beyond: The Origin, History, Tradition and Culture. In: Indian Spices : The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi ),  pp. 1-12,   SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3

 · Acharya S K and Sharangi A B*(2018) Visioning Future: The Directions and Strategies Indian Spices. In: Indian Spices : The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi), pp. 439-446, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3

· Das Suddhasuchi  and Sharangi A B* (2018) Impact of Climate Change on Spice Crops Indian Spices. In: Indian Spices : The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi),pp. 379-404, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3 

· Seth T,  Lyngdoh Y A,  Chattopadhyay A, Sharangi A B , Mishra G P (2018)Export of Onion, Garlic and Chilli: Three Essential Spices in Daily Kitchen. In: Indian Spices: The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi), pp.359-378, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3 

· Sharangi A B and  Pandit M K (2018) Supply Chain and Marketing of Spices. In:Indian Spices, : The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi), pp. 341-358, SpringerNature, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3 

· Choudhuri P,  Das Suddhasuchi and Sharangi A B* (2018) Organic Spices. In: Indian Spices : The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi),pp. 177-204, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3 

· Das A and Sharangi A B (2018) Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition of Spices. In: Indian Spices : The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export (ed. A B Sharangi), pp. 249-276, SpringerNature, Switzerland, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75016-3

· Sharangi A B* (2017). Secondary metabolites in Spices and Medicinal plants: An overview. In: Plant Secondary Metabolites, Vol-1 Biological & Therapeutic Significance (Ed. M.W.Siddiqui, PhD and K Prasad, PhD). Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA. pp.145-164.  ISBN: 9781771883528, 

·Sharangi A B* (2016). Value-added processing. In: Horticulture  Compendium, CABI, Wallingford,  UK: CAB International.

· Sharangi A B* and Acharya S K (2015). Future directions. In: Value Addition of Horticultural crops: Recent trends and Future directions (eds. A B Sharangi and S Datta). S=pringerNature, USA.  ISBN: 978-81-322-2261-3

·Acharya S K,  Pradhan K, Choudhuri P and Sharangi A B* (2015). Introduction. In: Value Addition of Horticultural crops: Recent trends and Future directions (eds. A B Sharangi and S Datta). SpringerNature, USA.  ISBN: 978-81-322-2261-3

· Das S, Sultana S and  Sharangi A B* (2014). Post Harvest Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. In: Post harvest Biology and Technology of Horticultural Crops (Chapter 11) Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA.  ISBN: 9781771880862, pages 355 pp+index.

·Sultana S,  Das S and  Sharangi A B*(2014). Post Harvest Management of Spice Crops. In: Postharvest Biology and Technology of Horticultural Crops (Chapter 12) Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA.  ISBN: 9781771880862, pages 355 pp+index.

·Sharangi A B* (2014). Entreprise Building on Herbals and Nutraceuticals: A New World of Hope. In: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship for Agri-Business Management and Planning: The Global Perspective (ed. M.M.Adhikary) (Chapter 22; pp. 275-289). Astral International Pvt. Ltd.; ISBN: 9789351243045 & 9789351302544.

·Siddiqui M W, Bansal V and Sharangi A B* (2014). Irradiation of Fruits, Vegetables and Spices for Better Preservation and Quality. In: Food Composition and Analysis: Methods and Strategies(eds. A. K. Haghi & Elizabeth Carvajal-Millan). Apple Academic Press, Inc. 9 Spinnaker Way, Waretown, New Jersey 08758 USA.  ISBN: 9781926895857, pages 350 pp+index

·Dutta S and  Sharangi A B*  (2013). Underutilized Spices. In: Future Crops (ed. Peter, K.V.). Daya Publishing House/Astral International Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi-110002;  ISBN: 978-9351242680.pp. 103-132.

·  Pandit M K, Das B K and  Sharangi A B (2011). Prospects and scope of vegetable farming in India. In: Fundamentals of Vegetable Production (ed. Rana, M.K.). New India Publishing Agency, Pritam Pura, New Delhi- 110 088, Chapter 1, pp. 1-26. 

·Sharangi, A.B.*  (2010) Spices Not Just Spicy: Role in Human Health with Medicinal and Therapeutic  Potentalities; In: Advances in Food Science and Technology (ed. A.K.Haghi, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering); Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11788-3619, USA.ISBN: 978-1-61668-415-0, page 298. 

·Sharangi, A.B.*  (2008) Issues of entrepreneurship in Horticulture: A focus on Spices and Plantation crops; In: Extension strategies for managing agricultural enterprises and entrepreneurships (eds. M.M.Adhikary, S.K.Acharya and D.Basu,); Chapter:3, Sub-chapter:1,pp. 239-249; Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur; ISBN: 81-8321-147-5. 

·Sharangi, A.B.*  (2006) Influence of GA3 and ethrel on growth and yield of coriander. In: Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection; Vol. II. Advances in Vegetables, Spices, Plantation Crops and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants [eds. V.B. Singh, K. Akali Sema and Pauline Alila] Concept, New Delhi, Chapter:XV, 526 p., ISBN 81-8069-222-1.

J. Practical Manuals:

Eight (08) Practical manuals, so far, in the Department of Plantation Spices Medicinal and Aromatic crops, Faculty of Horticulture, BCKV (Agricultural University)

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