The Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera)

Contents: Part-I: Foundation. 1. Introduction to Lotus: Historical and Cultural Significance of Lotus. Part-II: Genetics, Breeding and Varieties. 2. Genetics of Lotus (Nelumbo spp.). Part-III: Production Technology. 3. Agroecology and Site Selection for Lotus Production. Part-IV: Production Scenario and Economics. 4. Global Production and Trade of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Part-V: Institutions, Research and Policy. 5. Institutions Involved - India. Part-VI: Challenges, Innovations and Future Thrust. 6. Constraints and Bottlenecks. Part-VII: Supporting Chapters. 7. Ethnobotany, Nutrition, and Medicinal Uses. Bibliography.