Contents: Preface. 1. Concept of human ecology. 2. Biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. 3. Diverse women for diversity. 4. Globalization of food insecurity. 5. Globalization of agriculture. 6. Biological and intellectual heritage protection. 7. Status of plant genetic resources conservation and utilization in Asia-Pacific region. 8. Ecology and technological changes. 9. Gender and society in India. 10. Status of India’s health and healing. Index.

"The value of biodiversity may be judged by considering the economic, ecological, anthropological, recreational and epistemic benefits derived from it. Traditional knowledge, innovations and practices are of importance for the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components with respect to our biological and intellectual heritage.

"This publication is an attempt to take appropriate action at all levels for a change in human values and behaviour towards the holistic environmental ethics for better and safe future of mankind. The integration of environment and development concern necessarily requires global cooperation to achieve the goal of sustainable development not only in agriculture but also in the entire national economy." (jacket)