The present monograph on Acacia holosericea flashes the glorious feature of the plant species A. holosericea. In this course, the multi facet advantages of A. holosericea with special reference to its contributions in afforestation programme, setting up of social forestry and nutrient distribution in biomass components or in other words bio productivity and nutrient cycling have been described. The monograph also highlights its biology, wide adaptability, other uses like fuel wood, silviculture utilization, green manure, soil erosion control and food. As the nature of the monograph and the content included, are can firmly say that this would be a highly useful and informative one to those who have aspire to know and indulged in the investigation about the present described species.

Dr. M. Anbazhagan an Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608002, Chidambaram. He has more than thirteen years of teaching and eighteen years of research experience. Published 2 books, 4 book chapters and 28 research papers in the reputed National and International journals in Botany. Generated a funding of Rs. 18 lakes from UGC (University Grant Commission) in India. Awarded 4 Ph.D and 18 M.Phil. Guided 8 Ph.D, 4 M.Phil and 4 PG students. Dr. P. Shanmughavel a faculty in Bioinformatics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He has more than fifteen years of teaching and twenty years of research experience and awarded Doctor of Science. Published 15 books, 37 book chapters and 126 research papers in the reputed National and International journals in Bioinformatics. Three books prescribed as reference books for Bioinformatics Course in many universities and colleges throughout India. One book awarded as the Best Book Award by the Govt. of Tamilnadu during 2001. Generated a funding of Rs. 1.55 Crore from UGC, DBT, ICMR in India and ITTO, Japan. Guided 13 Ph.D, 25 M.Phil and 54 PG students. The Tamilnadu Government Honoured with Tamilnadu Scientist Award (TANSA) during 2000.