Building Resilience in Agriculture: Soil, Crops and Sustainability - Front Cover

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Building Resilience in Agriculture: Soil, Crops and Sustainability

Author(s): Varsha Pandey Arpita Sharma Pradipta Ranjan Pradhan Shiv Singh Tomar

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Language:
English

ISBN13:
9798891711808

ISBN10:
8891711802

Format:
Paperback

Trim:
6x9

Pages:
201

Publication date:
10-Dec-2024

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Building Resilience in Agriculture: Soil, Crops, and Sustainability explores cutting-edge strategies to strengthen farming for a sustainable future. This insightful book delves into organic farming with bio-enhancers, the role of microbial inoculants, and boron’s impact on plant growth and soil health. It covers conservation agriculture, carbon farming, and a detailed review of soil quality, alongside practical weed management techniques for wheat and other crops. With chapters on innovative genetic solutions for drought tolerance and a forward-looking vision of sustainable practices, this book offers a comprehensive guide for farmers, researchers, and policymakers aiming to cultivate resilient, eco-friendly agricultural systems.

Varsha Pandey

Dr. Varsha Pandey, an Assistant Professor of Soil Sciences at GD Goenka University, focuses on soil health. She holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from GBPUAT and has published extensively in her field. Her significant contributions to sustainable agriculture have earned her several accolades, including the Young Scientist and Best Ph.D. Thesis awards.

Arpita Sharma

Dr. Arpita Sharma, a biotechnology Ph.D., focuses on enhancing stress tolerance in crops. With over eight years of experience as a professor, researcher, and coordinator, she has published over 25 papers and mentors Ph.D. candidates. Supported by renowned organizations, her impactful research has garnered multiple accolades, including the Young Scientist and Global Excellence Awards.

Pradipta Ranjan Pradhan

Dr. Pradipta Ranjan Pradhan, an expert in soil science and sustainable agriculture, has over 11 years of experience. He holds a PhD from IARI and completed post-doctoral research at ICRISAT and JIRCAS. An accomplished author and award-winning educator, he currently serves as an Assistant Professor at GD Goenka University, where he is dedicated to shaping the next generation of agricultural scientists.

Shiv Singh Tomar

Dr. Shiv Singh Tomar is a distinguished agricultural scientist with 43 years of academic and research expertise. He has held prominent leadership positions, authored numerous publications, and created 11 popular crop varieties. His dedication to farmer training has earned him 12 awards, including a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, underscoring his impactful contributions to agriculture.