Grain legumes are characterised by their nutritional value, an ability to grow rapidly and improve soil health. This makes them a key rotation crop in promoting food security. However, yields are constrained by factors such as pests and diseases as well as vulnerability to poor soils, drought and other effects of climate change.This collection reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Volume 2 assesses key research on particular types of grain legume with chapters...

The book “Sarbat Da Bhala” is written by Prof Sahib Singh Ji, a well-known scholar from the UK, an expert in Gurbani interpretation, and a respected commentator of Sikh scriptures. He was one of the leading figures of the Sikh missionary movement and is widely known for writing a detailed commentary on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He was also a scholar of Gurbani and Sikh history. Professor Sahib Singh Ji served as a teacher in different educational institutions and also provided important se...

Punjab te Punjabi Utey Paye Badesi Prabhav — written by Prof. Pritam Singh, this book is not only a unique literary work but also an important historical document that presents a deep, engaging, and knowledge-rich study of the foreign influences on Punjab and the Punjabi language. Beginning with the very concept of Punjab, the book takes the reader through the impacts of the Aryan race, ancient Greek and Roman sources, Arab–Persian and Iranian influences, and finally the English influence....

"Sadacharak Lekh", written by Prof. Sahib Singh, presents life as a battlefield of the soul. Through reflections on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings, historical events, and references from Gurbani and Kabir Ji’s writings, the book inspires readers to fight inner struggles with courage and faith. It offers deep spiritual guidance and remains an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand Sikh philosophy and the true path of righteous living.

Lanka Da Cheetah Prabhakaran is a book that serves as an important document for nations around the world that are engaged in struggle. I believe this book has two main features: first, it presents the struggle-filled life of the world-renowned leader Prabhakaran; second, it is written by Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu, making it both a historical account and a guide. It is especially valuable for Sikhs and anyone interested in learning about the global national movements. This b...

There are places that seem ordinary during the day yet transform into something entirely different after sunset. Places where silence feels heavier than darkness. Places where the wind appears to carry forgotten voices, and where shadows linger longer than they should.The old railway bridge in this story is one such place.Across generations, railway tracks have symbolized journeys, departures, reunions, and hope. Every train carries people toward destinations, dreams, and n...

The hazardous effects of pollutants from conventional fuel vehicles have caused the scientific world to move towards environmentally friendly energy sources. Though we have various renewable energy sources, the perfect one to use as an energy source for vehicles is hydrogen. Like electricity, hydrogen is an energy carrier that has the ability to deliver incredible amounts of energy. On-board hydrogen storage in vehicles is an important factor that should be considered when designing fuel c...

Summarises current research on the adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) principles in different regions around the worldHighlights the emergence of CA as a key alternative to tillage-based agricultureReviews the challenges of effective implementation of CA in different contexts (e.g. drier conditions, poor soil quality)

Apples are one of the most highly consumed fruits globally, with estimations that almost 88 million tonnes of apples are produced worldwide each year. As a result of this popularity, consumers have extremely high expectations of the sensory quality of the apples they consume.Improving the quality of apples provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research on the processes which determine the key quality attributes of apples, including texture and n...

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on fertiliser use in agriculture.The first chapter examines the role of biofertilizers and consortia of microorganisms to improve the effectiveness of organic fertilization, before moving on to consider the use of animal excrement, including manures, slurry and guano.The second chapter assesses the management of mineral fertilisers and organic manures in relation to its effects on soil health in...

This book looks at analysis and modelling of active biopotential signal processing. It emphasises the real-time challenges in biomedical signal processing that occur due to the complex and non-stationary nature of signals in a variety of applications for analysis, classification and identification of different states for improvement of healthcare systems. The main focus of the book is on modelling; acquisition of biomedical signals for different disorders; implementation of methodologies a...

This specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on improving crop weed management.The first chapter highlights the need for alternative weed control strategies that will preserve herbicide efficacy, as well as agricultural and environmental sustainability. The chapter discusses the role of integrated weed management (IWM) in achieving this through the implementation of practices that can improve plant health, such as crop rotatio...