DESERTIFICATION LAND DEGRADATION AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY

Author: T.S. Chouhan
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition (2024)
Binding: Hardbound
Pages: 290
Size: 6 x 9.30 x 0.75 inches
Weight: 530 g
Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book

This reference work offers an in-depth analysis of desertification—a pressing environmental and socio-economic challenge affecting arid, semi-arid, and sub-humid regions. It explores the ecological degradation of plant, animal, soil, and water resources, with an emphasis on fragile ecosystems where the damage may become irreversible.

Key highlights include:

• Causes and consequences of land degradation in dryland regions

• Socio-environmental impacts of desertification on biodiversity and human livelihoods

• Role of biotechnology in reversing desertification and improving land productivity

• Applications of biotechnology in agriculture: enhancing crop yields, increasing nutritional value, and improving plant resistance to pests, diseases, and extreme weather

• Advances in plant genetics and molecular biology for sustainable land and resource management

This book is especially relevant for:

• Students and researchers in environmental science, agriculture, and biotechnology

• Policymakers and professionals working in land restoration and climate resilience

• Academicians and planners addressing sustainable development in dryland regions

A vital resource for understanding the intersection of ecological degradation and technological innovation in land restoration.