Foreword

Conversion Factors between Important Primary and Secondary Agricultural Commodities

Glossary of English, Botanical and Hindi names of Important Crops

Concepts and Definitions

Agricultural research is a vital input for planned growth and sustainable development of agriculture in the country. Indian Council of Agricultural Research being an apex scientific organization at national level plays a crucial role in promoting and accelerating the use of science and technology programmes relating to agricultural research and education. It also provides assistance and support in demonstrating the use of new technologies in agriculture. Information pertaining to agricultural research, education and related aspects available from different sources is scattered over various types of published and unpublished records. The Agricultural Research Data Book 2009, which is twelveth in the series, is an attempt to put together main components/indicators of such information.  The Data Book comprising of 258 Tables, is organized, for the purpose of convenience of the users into eleven sections.  It also contains at the end, list of important National and International Agricultural Research Institutions associated with agricultural research and education along with their addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

1: Natural Resources
2: Environment
3: Agricultural Inputs
4: Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
5: Horticulture
6: Production and Productivity
7: Produce Management
8: Export and Import
9: India's Position in World Agriculture
10: Investment in Agricultural Research and Education
11: Human Resources
 - National and International Agricultural Research Institutes/ Centres