Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Production

New Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-998511-14-3
Verlag: Apple Academic Press

Buch, Englisch, 374 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 692 g

Assembling the insights of eminent scholars, researchers, and dedicated practitioners, this volume explores innovative solutions and the latest advances in crop science, including cutting-edge technologies and the development of novel sustainable farming practices. Importantly, the book emphasizes not only the adaptation strategies required to withstand climate impacts but also the mitigation measures essential for creating a more sustainable agricultural future. Topics cover artificial intelligence and robotics in climate-resilient agriculture; sustainable approaches in natural and organic farming, along with the economic viability and market prospects; climate-smart extension services; and much more.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kumar, Sanjay

Ranjan, Shivani

Sow, Sumit

Padhan, Smruti Ranjan

Roy, Dhirendra Kumar

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword by D. R. Singh Preface 1. Artificial Intelligence Innovations for Climate-Resilient Agriculture 2. Natural and Organic Farming: Sustainable Approaches Toward Environmental Sustainability 3. Response of Soil Microbial Communities to Climate Change 4. Economic and Environmental Implications of SSNM Adoption 5. Millets: A Promising Small-Grained Crop for Ensuring Nutritional Food Security in the Era of Climate Change 6. Climate Change-Driven Disease Management Strategies 7. Accelerating Role of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Crop Improvement 8. Crop Cultivation Under Changing Climatic Regime of the Red-Lateritic Belt with Special Reference to Jhargram District of West Bengal: A Reappraisal 9. Integration of Next-Generation Breeding Approaches to Enhance Crop Adaptability Under Adverse Climatic Conditions 10. Economic Viability and Market Prospects of Organic and Natural Farming in Climate-Resilient Agriculture 11. Innovative Extension Programs and Approaches for Climate Change Education in India

Über Autor(innen)

Sanjay Kumar, PhD, is a Professor/Chief Scientist in the Department of Agronomy at Bihar Agricultural University, India. His research focuses on sustainability, crop productivity, and climate-smart agricultural practices. He has handled various administrative and research management positions and has published research articles and popular articles. He has also served as editor of several books and special journal issues.

Shivani Ranjan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, India. She has published research and review articles, popular articles, and book chapters. She has received awards for best poster presentations and best articles. Her research interests pertain to conservation agriculture, carbon footprint management, integrated nutrient management, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy management in rice-wheat cropping systems.

Sumit Sow, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow on the Soil Health Project funded by the Tata Cornell Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA, as well as the Department of Soil Science at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, India. Dr. Sow has published research articles, review articles, popular articles, book chapters, and four edited books.

Smruti Ranjan Padhan, PhD, is a Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) at ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra, India. He has published several peer-reviewed research and review papers in acclaimed national and international journals, along with many book chapters and popular articles.

Dhirendra Kumar Roy, PhD, is Professor/Chief Scientist and Director, Seeds, at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, India. He has also held the esteemed posts of Deputy Director (Pusa Farm) and head of various regional research stations. With more than 16 years of teaching and research experience, he has guided MSc and PhD students and completed consulting projects. He has published research papers, popular articles, technical bulletins, book chapters, books, etc.