Insights Into Agriculture Sciences
Keywords:
Agriculture Sciences, Soil Microbes, Plant Growth Promotion, Bio-Pesticides, Organic Agriculture, Smart Irrigation Systems, Biotechnology, GMOs in Agriculture, Insights from Seed Image Analysis, Driving Forces in Seed Industry, Impact of Climate Change on Forest, Seed Image Analysis, Seed Industry, Biostimulant, Biopesticide Potential in Agriculture, Integrated Pest Management, Storage Insect Pests, Natural Farming, Agri-Entrepreneurship, Strengthen Agriculture, One District One Product, Organic Farming in India, Technologies and Way Forward, Photoperiodism and Vernalization, Vertical Farming, IoT and Agriculture, Transforming Farming Practices, Smart IrrigationSynopsis
Welcome to "Insights into Agricultural Sciences Vol 2," a comprehensive compilation aimed at elucidating the latest trends, innovations, and research findings in the field of agricultural sciences. In this volume, we delve into a diverse array of topics, ranging from sustainable pest management to cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing crop production. The chapters in this volume encompass a broad spectrum of agricultural disciplines, reflecting the multifaceted nature of modern agricultural research and practice. We explore the pivotal role of biopesticides in organic agriculture, shedding light on their efficacy and potential to transform pest management practices towards sustainability.
Moreover, we delve into the realm of smart irrigation systems, showcasing how technological advancements are optimizing water usage in agriculture, mitigating water scarcity challenges, and enhancing crop yields. Additionally, the significance of soil microbes in promoting plant growth is underscored, highlighting their intricate interplay with agricultural ecosystems. Seed industry insights take center stage in this volume, with a detailed examination of seed image analysis and its profound implications for seed quality assessment and breeding programs. Furthermore, we explore the burgeoning field of biostimulants and their potential to bolster crop productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Integrated pest management emerges as a holistic approach to pest control, emphasizing the integration of various strategies to manage pests effectively while minimizing reliance on chemical pesticides. Meanwhile, the management of storage insect pests and the burgeoning concept of natural farming are addressed, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional agricultural practices.
The volume also delves into emerging trends such as agri-entrepreneurship and the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, elucidating their potential to rejuvenate rural economies and strengthen agricultural value chains. Organic farming, photoperiodism, remote sensing, and GIS technologies, along with the innovative concept of vertical farming, are explored in depth, offering insights into the future trajectory of agriculture and the quest for sustainable food production. As editors, it is our sincere hope that this volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners alike, fostering dialogue, inspiring innovation, and ultimately contributing to the advancement of agricultural sciences and the global quest for food security and sustainability.
Chapters
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Soil Microbes and Their Role in Plant Growth Promotion
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Bio-Pesticides and Their Role in Organic Agriculture
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Smart Irrigation Systems in Agriculture
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Biotechnology and GMOs in Agriculture
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Insights from Seed Image Analysis: Driving Forces in Seed Industry
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Impact of Climate Change on Forest
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Seed Image Analysis and Its Importance in Seed Industry
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Biostimulant and Biopesticide Potential in Agriculture
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Integrated Pest Management: An Overview
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Storage Insect Pests and Their Management
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Natural Farming: Need for Future
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Agri-Entrepreneurship: Emerging Concept to Strengthen Agriculture
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Role of One District One Product" (ODOP) Initiative
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Organic Farming in India: Potential Technologies and Way Forward
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Photoperiodism and Vernalization
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Integrated Pest Management: An Overview
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Vertical Farming: Exploring Vertical Cultivation System
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IoT and Agriculture: Transforming Farming Practices with Smart Irrigation
