Plants of AMS Garden

About the Book

This book surprises the plant growers around the world with a wide range of trees and plants that could be grown in a desert, transforming the landscape of the region. This attempt is an endeavour to elaborate the great environmental transformation of the Agro-climatic zone of UAE, in terms of its adaptability to various positive changes thus bringing diversity in the plant communities of the region.

About the Author

Dr. John Anurag Panga With a wide professional involvement of more than seven years in the fields of agricultural extension, research and teaching of agronomy, genetics and plant breeding, Dr. John Anurag Panga holds PhD in seed science and technology from Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh; and MS in agronomy from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. During his master’s research, he worked as Research Assistant in All India Coordinated Research Project on Cropping Systems at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, and was involved as a project trainee in National Horticulture Mission in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. During his tenure as Assistant Professor, Seed Science & Technology, at SHIATS Deemed University, Allahabad, he handled various National and International Research Projects funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines; handling crops like Rice, Maize, Soybean and Sorghum. He was also the resource person for National Horticulture Mission for Farmers Training Programme dealing in sustainable production of flowers, fruits, vegetables and fodder crops. He has participated in various national and international seminars / symposia / training programmes / workshops across India and has a number of research publications to his credit. Currently he renders his services to His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Saleh by managing his farming properties in Dubai, handling various aspects in Dry Land Agriculture, including vegetable production, fruit production, greenhouse technology, irrigation systems, animal husbandry and wild life conservation.