Advances in Crop Production and Climate Change

Contents: 1. Advances in paddy production technologies. 2. Advances in wheat and barley production technologies. 3. Advances in maize production technology. 4. Advances in pearl millet production technologies. 5. Advances in pulses production technology. 6. Advances in oilseeds production technologies. 7. Advance production technologies of sugarcane: A step towards higher productivity. 8. Advances in vegetable production technologies. 9. Advances in medicinal and aromatic crop production technologies. 10. Advances in forage crop production technologies. 11. Restoration of degraded sodic lands through agroforestry practices. 12. Advances in farm mechanization in India. 13. Resource conservation techniques for sustaining crop production in rainfed foothills under changing climate. 14. Advances in reclamation and management of salt affected soils for sustainable crop production. 15. Physio-molecular mechanisms of drought tolerance in crop. 16. Soil biodiversity and its management for sustainable agriculture. 17. Impact of climate change in crop protection. 18. Analysis of field experiments data using statistical calculator. The present book is outcome of valuable contributions made by various scientists and researchers across the country. This book has comprehensive coverage and advances in agriculture for sustainable development and is expected to provide a valuable sources book for scholars and researchers, as well as guide book to famer’s community and development agencies. Contents in the book are organized in 20 chapters, which includes advances in production technologies of crops e.g. rice, wheat, barley, maize, pearl millet, pulses and oilseeds; sugarcane; medicinal and aromatic plants; vegetable crops; fodder crops; resource conservation technologies; management of degraded and sodic lands; soil biodiversity; farm mechanization etc. The text is adequately illustrated with tables, figures and photographs to bring out the significant findings. The book provides cutting edge scientific knowledge as well as solid background information that are accessible for those who have a strong interest in agricultural research and development and want to learn more on the challenges facing the global agricultural production systems.…