The Basics of Human Civilization Food, Agriculture and Humanity, Vol. III : Agricutlure

Author: Prem Nath (Editor)
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition, 2021
ISBN: 9788172338909
E-ISBN: 9789386237552
Pages: 413
Cover: Hardcover
Size: 6.50 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 900 gms
Book Type: Reference Book

Overview:
This publication, Agriculture in Human Life: Volume III, delves into the crucial relationship between food, agriculture, and humanity, emphasizing its permanent and essential role in the survival and progress of humankind and its civilization. This volume aims to provide both the positive aspects and challenges within the arena of agriculture, including knowledge, development, and practical applications.

The book is divided into several sections that cover diverse topics such as agricultural ethics, technology, crop protection, food security, and urban agriculture. Key contributions include new strategies for improving vegetable cultivars, the role of plantation crops in nutrition security, the impact of high-density planting, and the potential of urban and peri-urban agriculture to support food systems in growing populations.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

   • Introduction by Prem Nath

2. Agriculture in Human Life

   • Ethics and Horticulture (Jules Janick & Ian Warrington)

   • Perceptions on Natural Resources (Prem Nath)

3. Contribution of Agricultural Technology

   • Agriculture Technology in Transition (Prem Nath)

   • New Strategies for Vegetable Cultivars (Jaao C. da Silva Dias & Rodomizo Ortiz)

   • Strategic Factors Governing Agricultural Productivity Growth in India (R. Dwarakinath)

   • New Pathways in Land Resources Management with Special Reference to India (Dipak Sarkar)

   • Mitigating Food and Nutrition Insecurity through Vegetables (A.S. Sidhu, Sudha Mysore & E.S. Rao)

   • Breeding Vegetable Varieties for International Market Standards (Jaao C. da Silva Dias)

   • Crop Protection in Organic vs Conventional Agriculture (P. Parvatha Reddy)

4. Improving Agriculture

   • Diversification Towards High Value Agricultural Commodities in India (P.G. Chengappa et al.)

   • The Future of the Seed Industry in India (M. Mahadevappa)

   • High Density Planting in Fruit Crops (Y.T.N. Reddy et al.)

   • Protected Cultivation in High Elevations in India (Brahma Singh)

   • Plantation Crops in Nutrition Security (V.K. Abraham)

   • Impact of Floriculture Industry on Income Generation (T. Janakiram & K.V. Prasad)

5. Recent Developments

   • Farmers' Market in Developed and Developing Countries (Prem Nath & Sundari Velayudhan)

   • Community Supported Agriculture (Nalini Velayudhan & Kirun Treinen)

   • Agriculture Marketing and Cooperatives (Narayan G. Hegde)

6. Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture

   • Progressive Development of Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture (Prem Nath)

   • Supporting Food for Growing Urban Populations (P.G. Chengappa et al.)

   • Urban Agriculture Development in Asia (N. Nagaraj)

   • Technological Developments in Urban Horticulture (K.R.M. Swamy)

7. Women in Agriculture

   • Women Feed the World (Prem Nath)

8. Challenges and Opportunities

   • Challenges and Opportunities in Agriculture (Prem Nath)

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