 | Agro-biodiversity and Agri-ecosystem Management This edited book collates latest findings in the field of agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem management across the globe through selected case studies. The primary aim of the book is to cover agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem advancements in the field of agricultural resource management. The book explores a range of technologies that support sustainable use of resources and facilities, such as Natural Resource Management (NRM), Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs), Integrated Farming System (IFS), Integrated Crop Management (ICM), Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), use of solar energy, promotion of agro-ecological zone specific agricultural production, application of climate resilient technologies, secondary agricultural practices and post-harvest technologies. Agro-biodiversity and agri-ecosystem not only contributes to overall growth of the economy but also reduces poverty by providing employment and food security to the majority of the population in the continent and thus it is the most inclusive growth sectors of the economy of Asian and African countries. The book is relevant for researchers and policy makes in the field of agriculture, food system research, ecology, agricultural diversification, resource management etc. Dr. Pavan Kumar is a Faculty of College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, U.P., India. He obtained his Ph.D. degrees from Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He did B.Sc. (Botany) and M.Sc. (Environmental Science) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India and subsequently obtained Master's degree in Remote Sensing (M. Tech) from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Ranchi, India. His current research interests include resilient agriculture and Climate Change studies. Dr. Kumar has published fifty research papers in international journals and authored several books. Dr. R.S. Tomar is a Faculty in College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, U.P., India. He worked in his Ph.D. degrees at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He did B.Sc. (Biochemistry) and M.Sc. (Biotechnology) from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India. His research area includes molecular breeding of rice, wheat, soybean and lentil. He has been awarded with Eminent Scientist, Distinguished Scientist, Young Biotechnologist Award, Young Scientist and Scientist of the Year Award by various scientific organisations. Dr. Jahangeer A. Bhat is currently a faculty member at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, India. Before joining the present University, Dr. Jahangeer served as Head for Department of Forestry at College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Fiji National University, Republic of Fiji Islands. Dr. Jahangeer has 11 years of research and 08 years of teaching experience with a publication record of more than 70, which includes research articles, review papers, conference papers, book chapters and books with national and international repute. Prof. Manmohan Dobriyal, Professional Forester educated in forestry from graduation to Doctoral at different institutes like GB Pant University, Pantnagar, TNAU, Coimbatore and Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. 15 Years experience in Forestry Research and 15 years in Forestry Teaching and extension. Specialization in Forest ecology/ Silviculture- Non Wood Forest Products (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) deals in different aspects of forestry, Agroforestry, environment conservation, biodiversity and wildlife. Goal is to work for development of forestry sector and to give recognition to our forests which harbors the biodiversity in total for the benefit of mankind. Dr. Meenu Rani is a researcher in the Department of Geography, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Rani received her M. Tech degree in Remote Sensing from Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, India. Dr. Rani has authored several peer-reviewed scientific research papers and presented works at many national and international conferences in the USA, Italy and China. She has been awarded with various fellowships from the International Association for Ecology, Future Earth Coast and SCAR Scientific Research Programme. She was awarded early career scientists achievement in 2017 at Columbia University, New York, USA. |
