Agriculture and farming Books

Book SynopsisDas erfolgreiche und bewährte Standardwerk von H.-D. Belitz, W. Grosch und P. Schieberle: Studenten der Lebensmittelchemie und benachbarter Fachgebiete schätzen es als Lehrbuch, Praktiker in Industrie, Forschung und bei Überwachungsbehörden als Nachschlagewerk. Die gründlich überarbeitete und ergänzte 6. Auflage (u.a. Kontaminanten, phenolische Verbindungen, alkoholische Getränke, BSE-Nachweis) trägt aktuellen Entwicklungen Rechnung, ohne den Gesamtumfang wesentlich zu verändern. Die Autoren arbeiten die Zusammenhänge zwischen den makroskopischen Eigenschaften von Lebensmitteln und den Strukturen und Reaktionen der Inhaltsstoffe heraus.Trade ReviewAus den Rezenzionen zur 6. Auflage: "Das große Lehrbuch. … Die Spannbreite des 1.100 Seiten starken Lehrbuchs ist enorm. … Last but not least finden sich hier die für den Lebensmittelchemiker unentbehrlichen warenkundlichen Informationen. Fazit: ein rundum überzeugendes Großlehrbuch." (http://www.buchkatalog.de/kod-bin/isuche.cgi) "Umfassendes, handbuchartiges Lehrbuch für Chemiker und Ingenieure in Studium und Praxis. Wurde gegenüber der Vorauflage ... um ca. 60 Seiten erweitert ... und aktualisiert, auch in den Literaturangaben. Nach wie vor ein wichtiges Grundlagenwerk. Ein Kauf dieser Ausgabe ist zu empfehlen …" (Pleuß, in: ekz-Informationsdienst Einkaufszentrale für öffentliche Bibliotheken, 2008, Issue 8) "Dieses Buch informiert sehr detailliert und perfekt strukturiert … Jedes Kapitel … ist in einer sehr verständlichen Art und Weise formuliert und ermöglicht Spaß am Lesen, durch immer wieder auftretende Auflockerungen zwischen den Texten. Durch die klaren Aufteilungen und … Graphiken kann das Buch … auf farbige Darstellungen gut verzichten. Auch die vielen chemischen Formeln und Informationstabellen tragen sehr zum Verständnis bei … ‘Das Lehrbuch der Lebensmittelchemie‘ ist ein zuverlässiges und detailliertes Nachschlagewerk, was dem Studenten den gesamten Stoff für Prüfungen aller Art systematisch darstellt." (in: KVV - Kommentiertes Vorleseverzeichnis, 2008/2009, S. 23) "Ein ‘altes‘ Standardwerk in aktueller Version! Die 6. Auflage ist gründlich überarbeitet und bietet Oecotropholog/-innen in Beruf und Studium reiche lebensmitteltechnologische Nachschlagemöglichkeiten. ... Die Kapitel über Kontaminationen (u. a. Acrylamid), Functional Food, Lebensmittelallergien sind deutlich überarbeitet bzw. neu hinzugekommen und runden das Werk ab. ... Die Neuauflage empfiehlt sich für alle Kolleg/innen, die ein kompaktes - aber dennoch aussagekräftiges - lebensmitteltechnologisches und lebensmittelchemisches Nachschlagewerk im Arbeitsalltag schnell zur Hand haben müssen." (Christiane Schäfer, in: Ernährungs-Umschau, August/2009, Vol. 56, Issue 8, S. 483) “... ein rundum überzeugendes Großlehrbuch. ... Entsprechend der klassischen Systematik werden zunächst die Lebensmittelinhaltsstoffe behandelt ... Nicht nur deren Eigenschaften, auch Gewinnung, Verarbeitung oder Zubereitung werden dargestellt Danach folgt ein zweiter Zugang über wichtige Lebensmittelgruppen. Exotischere lnhaltsstoffe wurder ebenfalls in diesem zweiten Teil untergebracht …“ (www.buchkatalog.de) “... das Buch enthält praktisch alles was für die Lebensmittelchemie wichtig ist. Außerdem ist das Inhaltsverzeichnis weit gefächert und das Stichwortverzeichnis vorbildlich. ... Das Buch ist einzigartig hinsichtlich Aufbau, Ausführlichkeit und Lesbarkeit. Man kann das Werk durchaus auch Studierenden empfehlen ... ein wichtiges Nachschlagewerk zum Vertiefen von Schwerpunkten. Für alle ist es ein Handbuch für das spätere Berufsleben, ganz gleich auf welchem Gebiet der Lebensmittelkunde oder Ernährung man tätig ist.“(Prof. Dr. Helmut.Erbersdobler, in: Ernährung & Medizin, June/2010, Issue 2, S. 98)Table of ContentsWasser.- Aminosäuren, Peptide, Proteine.- Enzyme.- Lipide.- Kohlenhydrate.- Aromastoffe.- Vitamine.- Mineralstoffe.- Zusatzstoffe.- Kontamination von Lebensmitteln.- Milch und Milchprodukte.- Eier.- Fleisch.- Fische, Wale, Krusten-, Schalen- und Weichtiere.- Speisefette und Speiseöle.- Getreide und Getreideprodukte.- Hülsenfrüchte.- Gemüse und Gemüseprodukte.- Obst und Obstprodukte.- Zucker, Zuckeralkohole und Honig.- Alkoholische Getränke.- Kaffee, Tee, Kakao.- Gewürze, Speisesalz, Essig.- Trinkwasser, Mineral- und Tafelwasser.

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Book SynopsisIn diesem essential beschreibt Jan-Uwe Schmidt, wie durch Kiebitzinseln nicht nur dem Kiebitz geholfen wird, sondern auch andere Tier- und Pflanzenarten profitieren können. Durch jährliche Anlage einer Schwarzbrache mit mindestens 2 Hektar Größe lassen sich Nassstellen leicht als Kiebitzbrutplatz einrichten. Landwirte erhöhen so die Nachhaltigkeit der Landnutzung und schaffen außerdem einen sicheren Erlös aus der Vergütung der Agrarumweltmaßnahme. Dieses essential gibt praktische Hinweise zur Planung und Anlage von Kiebitzinseln mithilfe von Luftbildern.Table of ContentsNassstellen in Äckern – Problem oder Chance?.- Zielart Kiebitz.- Anlage einer Kiebitzinsel.- Verwendung von Luftbildern bei der Planung.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch bietet eine aktuelle und gut lesbare Einführung in die Bioökonomie. Es vermittelt damit grundlegende Kenntnisse zum Verständnis eines Transformationsprozesses, der das 21. Jahrhundert prägen wird und die Integration vieler Disziplinen und Branchen verlangt, die bisher wenig miteinander zu tun hatten. Die Rede ist von dem allmählichen und notwendigen Übergang aus dem Zeitalter fossiler Brennstoffe, das vor rund 200 Jahren begann, in eine weltweite Wirtschaftsform, die auf nachwachsenden Rohstoffen (und erneuerbaren Energien) basiert. Dieses Buch begreift die Verwirklichung von Bioökonomie(n) dabei als eine dreifache Herausforderung – eine naturwissenschaftliche, eine ökonomische und eine ökologische. Woher stammt die Biomasse, die wir vorrangig für die Ernährung der wachsenden Weltbevölkerung wie auch für eine zukünftige energetische und stoffliche Nutzung brauchen? Wie wird sie in Bioraffinerien verarbeitet und welche Rolle kommt der Biotechnologie zu? Welche Gesichtspunkte der Innovationsökonomie gilt es zu bedenken, welche betriebswirtschaftlichen Aspekte der Wertschöpfung, Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Kundenakzeptanz sind von Bedeutung? Welche Bedingungen muss die Bioökonomie erfüllen, um eine nachhaltige Entwicklung der Erde zu ermöglichen? Darf sie überhaupt auf Wachstumsziele setzen oder sollte sie sich nicht besser am Ideal der Suffizienz orientieren? Indem das Buch diese Fragen aus den nicht widerspruchsfreien Perspektiven ausgewiesener Experten behandelt, gibt es einen interdisziplinären Überblick über ein dynamisches Feld von Forschung und Praxis, der mehr Fragen aufwirft als beantwortet und dennoch eine Lücke schließt. Denn bisher gibt es keine verständliche und fachübergreifende Darstellung der Bioökonomie. Das macht die Lektüre dieses Buches zu einem Gewinn nicht nur für Einsteiger, sondern auch für Fachleute, die über die Grenzen ihres eigenen Fachgebietes hinausschauen wollen.Trade Review“... Das Buch ist logisch aufgebaut und verständlich geschrieben. Ergänzt wird der Text durch viele informative und ansprechende Abbildungen. Zahlreiche Exkurse, in denen z. B. praktische Anwendungen der zuvor vorgestellten Sachverhalte beschrieben werden, bereichern dieses Lehrbuch. ... für Studenten der Naturwissenschaften äußerst interessant und lehrreich, sondern auch für Personen, die die aktuellen gesellschaftlichen und politischen Debatten zu Themen wie z. B. Klimawandel, Energiewende oder Biotechnologie besser verstehen möchten.” (Daniela Scholten, Ralf Dahm, in: Treffpunkt Buch plus, 2018)“... Das Buch gibt einen breiten Überblick über das komplexe Thema. ... Das Buch ist logisch aufgebaut und verständlich geschrieben. Ergänzt wird der Text durch viele informative und ansprechende Abbildungen. ... Zahlreiche interessante Fakten zum Thema regen allerdings zum Reflektieren, Diskutieren sowie zu weiteren Recherchen zum Thema an.” (Daniela Scholten, Ralf Dahm, in: Biologie in unserer zeit, Jg. 48, Heft 5, Oktober 2018)“... für Einsteiger ist es wichtiger, verständlich formulierte Texte und übersichtliche Abbildungen präsentiert zu bekommen. Durch das ganze Buch zieht sich das Motiv, die Bioökonomie interdisziplinär als naturwissenschaftliche, ökologische und ökonomische Herausforderung und Chance zu begreifen. Insofern ist es ein Lehr- und Lesebuch, das auch Experten unterschiedlicher Fachrichtungen helfen könnte, über den Tellerrand hinauszuschauen ...” (transkript, Heft 12, 1. Dezember 2017)“... empfiehlt sich das Buch all den Lesern, die sich für aktuelle Entwicklungen interessieren, die auch Auswirkungen auf die zukünftige Landnutzung haben.” (Hans Joachim Linke, in: fub Flächenmanagement und Bodenordnung, Heft 4, August 2017)Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Die Herkunft der Biomasse.- Nahrungsmittelsicherheit und gesunde Ernährung im Kontext der Bioökonomie.- Die Nutzung von Biomasse zur Herstellung von Treibstoff und Chemikalien.- Die Bedeutung der Biotechnologie für die Bioökonomie.- Die Bioökonomie unter dem Blickwinkel der Innovationsökonomie.- Die Bioökonomie als Kreislauf- und Verbundsystem.- Kriterien für den Erfolg der Bioökonomie.- Die Bedingungen einer nachhaltigen Bioökonomie.- Bioökonomie - Schlüssel zu unbegrenztem Wirtschafts- und Konsumwachstum?.

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Book SynopsisIndigenous knowledge is the collective wisdom of ethnic groups residing in diverse geographical regions throughout the world. This knowledge is based on the practical necessities and instincts of these communities, as well as their observations and curiosity. Over time, this local knowledge becomes socially accepted and validated, eventually becoming a part of the Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) of the society as a whole. Scientists in the knowledge-based economy recognize the potential value of indigenous knowledge in addressing modern agricultural and environmental challenges. Therefore, there is a need to study and document traditional knowledge in various ecological and cultural contexts. Researchers in different fields of agriculture and allied sectors are working on ITK. There is a demand for a comprehensive book that provides an overview of ITK, including its differences with science, the various tools and techniques used in ITK, its classification, importance, and utilization, as well as recent research on ITK in different regions of India. The aim of this book is to promote the study of ethnic knowledge in agriculture and allied sectors and to raise awareness of the significance of indigenous knowledge in the scientific community. This book will likely be well-received by Agricultural Universities, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Universities, State Government Agri-allied Departments, Private and Public Sector Institutions, and other organizations involved in training, teaching, research, and extension in the agri-allied sector.

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Book SynopsisSeeds are truly remarkable in that they are miniature representations of the entire plant, containing the entire tree structure within their skin, and are capable of thriving in optimal conditions. Throughout history, seeds have played a critical role in agriculture, from nomadic farming to precision farming, and they are now utilized in a wide range of applications, including food, decoration, cosmetics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals, among others. This book, which includes descriptions and photographs of seeds for over 75 tree and plant species commonly used in forestry programs, is an invaluable resource for students, field personnel, and anyone else interested in forest nursery activities. The book covers seed phenology, distribution, and basic seed handling techniques, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to learn more about tree and plant seeds. With this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the physiochemical and biological properties of seeds and how they can be harnessed for various purposes.

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Book SynopsisThis book, Basics of Confectionery Technology, serves as a comprehensive and accessible guide for students studying the subject. Traditional textbooks and reference materials for confectionery technology can be costly and difficult to obtain, and their language may be too complicated to comprehend. However, this book addresses these issues by providing clear and concise explanations of key concepts and techniques. As a result, it is an ideal resource for anyone seeking to gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of confectionery technology.

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Book SynopsisThis book delves into various applications and tools of bioinformatics in a range of fields, including agriculture, corals, structural bioinformatics, data mining, text mining, medicinal plants, antibiotics, protein structure prediction, drug design, gene expression, micro-arrays, proteomics, molecular phylogenetics, artificial neural networks, plant systems biology, molecular modeling, homology modeling, bio-efficacy of indigenous bacillus through in-silico approach, and fresh aquaculture and fisheries. It also covers topics such as pesticides and insecticides, database and tool development in relevant areas, and would be of great utility to individuals working in the fields of agricultural biotechnology, bioinformatics, computer science, and applied statistics.

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Book SynopsisThe book Fruit Science: Culture and Technology- Volume I: Basic Aspects & Practices is an exhaustive work that covers all the essential aspects of fundamental horticulture, including propagation and rootstock selection, as well as post-harvest fruit technology. The book has been authored by experts in their respective fields, who have contributed their valuable knowledge to make it a comprehensive resource. This book will be of great use to graduate and post-graduate students, growers, nurserymen, scientists, and Horticulture Development Officers who are working in the field.

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Book SynopsisBougainvillea is a significant crop in floriculture, particularly for its multipurpose use. It thrives well in tropical and subtropical conditions and has been the subject of extensive research in India, covering various aspects such as germplasm collection, breeding, mutagenesis, cytogenetics, disease management, tissue culture, and flower dehydration. The book aims to document the research and demonstrations conducted by Indian scientists, nurserymen, and bougainvillea enthusiasts over the past 50 years, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the crop. The books main objective is to offer a coherent and concise summary of all the work done in India on bougainvillea, with a focus on recent advancements. It covers various topics, including the history of the crop, species and varieties, origin, horto-taxonomical characteristics, nursery culture, development of new varieties, cytogenetics, characterization methods, post-harvest management, in vitro propagation, and dehydration. This book will be beneficial not only for researchers but also for horticulturists, nurserymen, amateur growers, enthusiasts, city and industry planners, as it will provide valuable data and serve as a reference material for future research activities in this area.

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Book SynopsisDeveloping countries, particularly those in the Indian subcontinent, are experiencing significant economic, agricultural, and industrial development. The primary objective of modern, mechanized agricultural practices is to increase crop yields to feed the rapidly growing population. As a result, there is an increased reliance on chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals. However, the high production costs of these chemical products place pressure on the countrys limited fossil fuel reserves. Bioinoculants, which include biofertilizers, biopesticides, and organic decomposers, are a more ecologically and economically sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Biofertilizers are live microbial cells that provide essential nutrients, promote plant growth, and enhance resistance to diseases, resulting in increased crop yields. Biopesticides are live microbial isolates or their metabolic byproducts that eliminate crop-damaging insects and pests. Organic decomposers, such as certain fungal species, bacterial genera, and actinomycetes, accelerate the decomposition of organic matter, releasing nutrients that are otherwise held as organic matter. Among the commercially available biopesticides, Bt cotton has emerged as the first ambassador for modern pesticides. Overall, bioinoculants offer a promising solution to the challenges faced by developing countries in terms of sustainable agriculture and food security.

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Book SynopsisMicrobiology has permeated various branches of biology, and microbiological techniques are employed successfully for various purposes, including quality assessment and for numerous industrial and biotechnological purposes. This book serves as a practical guide to microbiological techniques, covering all aspects of laboratory safety to microbial quality assessment. This book provides essential, clear, and concise knowledge and practical information about enumeration and isolation of microorganisms. The primary objective of writing this book is to offer training protocols to students of Microbiology in handling and comprehending microorganisms and distinguishing eukaryotes and prokaryotes. The book outlines the various methods utilized to characterize and cultivate bacteria. The staining techniques for microbes are also included in the book. This book constitutes a comprehensive compendium of fundamental information on microorganisms, fungi, and yeasts. This book comprises 38 chapters intended for industrial professionals, environmental scientists, soil scientists, and food microbiologists. The segment of the book addresses the occurrence, morphology, and various biochemical assays for isolating and identifying a wide range of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. The books main features include antibiotic sensitivity tests, soil microbiology, and milk and meat quality assessment. This book also details rapid tests used for milk quality assessment to ensure the suitability of the milk for processing. This book will be beneficial for graduate and postgraduate students of agriculture, microbiology, biotechnology, and food science. Additionally, this book serves as a ready reference for quality assurance personnel working in R&D labs and food processing units.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprises a range of topics on climate science, including strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects, such as urbanization, coping mechanisms, water resources, watersheds, land use patterns, atmospheric deposition, agriculture, and carbon footprint. The book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers in the field, providing a comprehensive understanding of the key issues that need to be addressed. The articles included in the book are designed to interpret experimental data, observations from the field, and theoretical concepts to provide a deeper insight into the subject of climate change and its associated impacts.

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Book SynopsisClimate and weather conditions are crucial determinants of the success of plantation crops. Weather affects the yield of a crop, while climate determines the adaptability of the crop in a specific region. The impacts of global warming and climate change on plantation crops are evident in the form of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, heat waves, cold spells, and strong cyclonic winds, which are becoming increasingly frequent on a global scale. These events have been observed year after year in many parts of the world, including 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015. The frequency of these events is expected to rise further in the coming decades, posing a significant threat to the plantation economy. The effects of climate variability are already being felt in the form of declining monsoon rainfall, reduced number of rainy days, and rising ambient air temperatures (both day maximum and night minimum). Other issues related to climate change include declining groundwater tables, diminishing wetland areas and surface water resources, increased frequency of forest fires, and decreasing forest cover. In addition, there is an increase in landslides during both monsoon seasons, indiscriminate sand mining from riverbeds, and unscientific land filling. These issues are particularly significant in the Humid Tropics, where the impacts of climate change are being felt acutely.

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Book SynopsisThe book is an attempt to address the important facts and figures relating to climate change impacts on water security: a. Climate change impacts on water resources; b. Climate change impacts on water related diseases; c. Climate change impacts on water dependent biodiversity and ecosystems; d. Climate change adaptation and mitigation measures for water security; and e. Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions from water sector. Climate change is an additional stress on water security in addition to other chemical and biological stressors. Rivers depending on the Himalayan glaciers (the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra) could face water shortages or reduced river run-off due to retreat of glaciers, and this would cause dramatic impact on drinking water supplies, biodiversity, hydropower generation, industry, agriculture, ecosystems on which about 2.4 billion people in Asia depends. As a consequence of drought, the annual stream flow in the Murray-Darling basin (Australia) is projected to fall by 10-25% by 2050 and 16-48% by 2100 which would have severe consequences on irrigated agriculture in the region. Rise of water temperatures may enhance proliferation of harmful algae (some of algae produce toxins), causing water quality problems for recreational activities, fisheries/fish farming, irrigation, and drinking and seafood contamination with algal toxins. Global warming is projected to increase river water temperatures in a number of countries including the USA (the Mississippi, Colorado, and Mackenzie basins), Europe (the Rhine, Danube, and Rhone basins), eastern China (the Yangtze), and Australia (the Murray-Darling). Sea-level rise (SLR) will cause salinization of coastal groundwater resources, and may damage or destroy many coastal ecosystems including wetlands, salt marshes, and may cause saline water intrusion in agriculture and freshwater aquaculture facilities, a shift in community composition of mangrove forests, etc. It is projected that a 1C rise of temperature in the future can increase the initial relative risks of cholera by 15 to 29 percent. Both rise of temperature and sea-level may enhance dengue and malaria. To adapt to climate change, we need increasing storage capacity, rainwater harvesting, improvement of water use efficiency, desalination of seawater, water savings, mandatory rainwater tanks in new and old buildings, use of recycled/reclaimed water, virtual water trade, improvements in irrigation efficiency, modification of irrigation techniques, reducing leakage of irrigation pipes, selection of climate resilient crops to save scarcity of water resources. Water processes (abstraction, treatment, end use and wastewater treatment) do emit Greenhouse gases (GHG). In irrigation, pumping of water is the most energy-demanding process and consequently causes more GHG emissions (CO2). Dams/reservoirs emit GHGs such as methane. The most effective way to decrease carbon footprint in water sectors is to use low carbon emitting fuels such as, renewable energy (solar, wind or nuclear). Ecological toilet may be promoted to reduce GHG emissions from septic tanks in developing countries. Stopping or slowing deforestation, forest degradation and sustainable management of forests may significantly contribute to avoid GHG emissions, may conserve water resources and prevent flooding, reduce run-off, control erosion, reduce siltation of rivers, and protect fisheries and preserve biodiversity. Mangrove ecosystems can play an important role in the protection of the coast from the natural disasters (cyclones, tsunamis) and could act as a barrier (live seawalls) against disasters and help minimize damage to property and life.

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Book SynopsisCommercial crops are of paramount importance to the economies and export trades of numerous developing and developed countries, as they are cultivated on a plantation scale. Crops with a long history of cultivation and significant research and development support have made remarkable strides in technological advancements. It is essential to periodically assess newly acquired knowledge in crop production and to evaluate traditional practices. The book Commercial Crops Technology brings together scattered information and provides the latest technological advancements in nine crops grown on a plantation scale. The book is organized into ten chapters, with an introductory chapter and one dedicated to each of the nine commercial crops (Areca Nut, Cashew, Cocoa, Coconut, Coffee, Oil palm, Palmyra, Rubber, and Tea). The chapters have been designed to reflect the rapid progress and challenges in the field of sustainable crop production, and product diversification has been given due importance in light of globalization and free trade. The introductory chapter offers an overview of the current scenario of plantation crop production, including its importance, geographical distribution, soils, growing methods, integrated nutrient management, crop protection strategies, cropping and farming systems, management of drought, organic farming, clean development mechanisms, implications of intellectual property rights, and strategies and recommendations. The individual chapters on crops provide updated information on crop improvement, biotechnology, crop production and management, crop protection, and post-harvest handling, with an emphasis on integrated nutrient and pest management, organic crop production, and value addition, as well as basic information on origin, distribution, production trends, botany, and research and development institutions. The future outlook on these crops will aid in developing achievable programs and projects. The bibliography facilitates further reading. This publication will be useful to farmers, estate managers, extension workers, technologists, policy makers, researchers, and students who are associated with commercial crops.

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Book SynopsisThis book, titled Commercial Horticulture, aims to assist in overcoming the limitations imposed on horticultural development by providing knowledge of modern technologies such as protected cultivation, hybrid seed production, micro irrigation, fertigation, organic farming, mechanization, and processing, post-harvest management, and others. The goal is to strengthen the horticulture industry and encourage sustainable and multifaceted growth in agriculture in India. The inclusion of these modern technologies is intended to accelerate the commercialization of horticulture and support Indias agricultural industry.

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Book SynopsisClimate is a vital factor that influences land use, crop quality, its productivity as well as all the other of agricultural systems. The significant impact of climate change is visible on human societies and natural ecosystems around the world. This impact will be more severe on agriculture if global warming continues. As per estimates of IPCC (2014), the agriculture, forestry and other land use contributes 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions need to be reduced to avoid the serious impact of climate change using mitigation measures and adaptation strategies. Currently, unreliable and seasonal variations in weather have emerged as a serious challenge for sustainability influencing vegetation, biodiversity, livestock, soil, water, and other natural resources. In the last decade, more occurrence of extreme weather events affected farming community directly in their agricultural growth. The matter is of great concern to country like India, which require more produce from rainfed fields and shrinking crop land. To understand the problems occurring due to climate change, concerted efforts are required for mitigation and adaptation to reduce the vulnerability of rainfed agriculture and making it resilient. Agricultural output as well as the livelihood of people who depend on it, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and it is important that we assess adaptation mechanisms to reduce these vulnerabilities. These practices should play a vital role to reduce GHG emissions by improving efficiency of farm inputs and others like agroforestry interventions for green agricultural technologies. Similarly, adoption of conservation agriculture, suitable cultivars, changing sowing dates, irrigation scheduling, and recycling waste water and solid waste in agriculture are some of the options for developing climate resilient agriculture. The book has been divided into major heads as: Climate Change and Indian Agriculture, Climate Change Management Strategies in Agriculture, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Indian Agriculture, New Technologies in relation to Climate Change and with contribution from major research institutes, universities by eminent scientists, faculty members the book will fit into the needs of all concerns.

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Book SynopsisThe issue of the gap between training results and organizational outcomes has been widely reported and is widely recognized. This suggests that the process of training and its impact is complex, and achieving the desired impact from training efforts is influenced by a range of factors. To bridge this gap, it is essential to plan and implement training events carefully and systematically, including assessing organizational goals, identifying staff competencies and training needs, pre-training preparation, designing and organizing training, evaluating training effectiveness, and assessing training impact in terms of predetermined outputs and outcomes. It is therefore vital to have effective and efficient training managers to ensure that the investment in training yields the desired benefits. This book aims to provide guidance on best practices for training managers, including training needs assessment, training institutes and their experiences and practices around the world, developing effective e-learning modules, training evaluation, and training impact assessment.

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Book SynopsisClimate change is a slow and gradual process that has taken millions of years to shape our planet into a habitable environment. It is not limited to any particular region or continent, as evidenced by the recent droughts in Texas and flooding along the Missouri River in the United States and the Red River in Canada. Climate change poses multiple challenges and interacts with various non-climatic stressors, making it difficult to predict its consequences in a general sense. However, it is evident that agriculture is under threat. Agroforestry can help mitigate the impact of climate change by increasing biodiversity in agricultural lands, which supports a range of ecological and production services that enhance resilience. However, managing climate change risks in annual cropping systems is challenging due to the increasing uncertainty of rainfall and temperature. By incorporating woody trees into crops, forage, and livestock operations, agroforestry can provide greater resilience to inter-annual variability through crop diversification and improved resource use efficiency. Deep-rooted trees allow better access to water and nutrients during droughts and can extract resources from different pools that would otherwise be lost. Agroforestry can also improve water infiltration, reduce runoff, and increase soil cover, which are essential for managing moisture stress in low rainfall areas. In periods of excessive moisture, tree-based systems can keep soils aerated by pumping out excess water, which helps prevent soil erosion and offers economic benefits. The book contains 36 chapters that focus primarily on agroforestry practices in India and their role in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Book SynopsisThis book has been organized into five main sections: Weather and Agromet Services, Pest and Diseases, Climatic Influences on Agriculture and Horticulture, Climatic Influences on Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, and ICT Applications in Agriculture. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the potential effects of climate variability on various agricultural and horticultural crops, including pest and disease incidences and their corresponding remedies. The book also elucidates the impact of climate change on the animal husbandry sector, particularly in regards to summer infertility, productivity, and disease spectrum, in a clear and practical manner. Additionally, the book takes into account fisheries, both inland and marine, and discusses fish productivity and disease incidence. The book also includes a section on forecasting models with weather forecasts, with a particular focus on developing strategies for Resilient Agriculture. Furthermore, the book highlights the application of ICT in Agriculture, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the potential impacts on Agriculture and allied sectors, and suggests ways to combat weather variability.

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