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This compilation has been designed to provide a comprehensive
source of theoretical and practical update for scientists working
in the broad field of soil science. The book explores all possible
mechanisms and means to improve nutrient use efficiencies involving
developing and testing of nanofertilizers, developing consortia
based microbial formulations for mobilization of soil nutrients,
and engineering of nutrient efficient crops using molecular biology
and biotechnological tools. This is an all-inclusive collection of
information about soil science. This book is of interest to
teachers, researchers, soil scientists, capacity builders and
policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material
for undergraduate and graduate students of soil science,
quantitative ecology, earth sciences, GIS and geodetic sciences, as
well as geologists, geomorphologists, hydrologists and landscape
ecology. National and international agriculture and soil
scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
This compilation has been designed to provide a comprehensive
source of theoretical and practical update for scientists working
in the broad field of soil science. The book explores all possible
mechanisms and means to improve nutrient use efficiencies involving
developing and testing of nanofertilizers, developing consortia
based microbial formulations for mobilization of soil nutrients,
and engineering of nutrient efficient crops using molecular biology
and biotechnological tools. This is an all-inclusive collection of
information about soil science. This book is of interest to
teachers, researchers, soil scientists, capacity builders and
policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material
for undergraduate and graduate students of soil science,
quantitative ecology, earth sciences, GIS and geodetic sciences, as
well as geologists, geomorphologists, hydrologists and landscape
ecology. National and international agriculture and soil
scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
The monograph focuses on agricultural meteorology and climate
change and its impacts on different crops. Comprising of chapters
from experts, the book discusses and provides first-hand
information to the long term shifts in weather patterns and
temperature impacting soil, water and crops. Each chapter focuses
in detail on the impact of plant- water – soil nexus and climate
change on agriculture and food security. Covering the basic
concepts about the temperature, pressure and humidity correlation
with the increased demands of food, the book explores in detail the
impact of adverse climatic conditions like drought, floods,
increasing levels of carbon dioxide emissions and other
simultaneous effects like soil fertility depletion on the cropping
systems and overall crop productivity. The book touches the
challenges of climate change, adaptive methods, mitigation
strategies, with careful explanation of governance, plans and
policies required to provide guidelines to stake holders so they
can best prepare for the negative climate change impacts. While
touching the agricultural challenges faced globally due to climate
change, the book serves as a reference book for students,
researchers and policy makers, involved in horticulture,
agriculture and environmental sciences and climate change.
With the agricultural sector facing mounting pressure to reduce
their carbon footprint, greater emphasis has been placed on
improving existing components and practices, such as soil health
and biodiversity, which have since emerged as key components to
achieving regenerative agriculture. Sensors provide the opportunity
to measure crop and soil health at unparalleled scales and
resolution. Key developments in sensor technology will help improve
our current understanding and optimisation of the complex
agricultural systems that make up our global ecosystem. Advances in
sensor technology for sustainable crop production provides a
comprehensive review of the wealth of research on key developments
in sensor technology to improve monitoring and management of crop
health, soil health, weeds and diseases. This collection also
reviews advances in proximal and remote sensing techniques to
monitor soil health, such as spectroscopy and radiometrics, as well
as how sensor technology can be optimised for more targeted
irrigation, site-specific nutrient and weed management.
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