1st Edition
Agroecology Sustainable Ecosystem
Agroecology literacy is 'the degree to which people have an objective and well-informed understanding of crop production with environmental issues.'
The increased food grain production has also increased the unscientific and indiscriminate use of agrochemicals which has affected the soil health and degraded agroecosystem adversely and brought down the immunity of soil and the productivity of crops. In addition, it has resulted in the over-exploitation of soil, leading to nutrient imbalance. Moreover, the negative impact of chemical agriculture on the environment and human health has been reported and documented. Increased environmental awareness and health consciousness promoted scientists and planners to think about sustainable farming practices as an alternate way for healthy agriculture to protect the environment and human health. Eco-friendly methods or ecosystem services are one solution to manage this issue.
This book intends to provide the core elements of a curriculum for teaching agroecology at colleges and universities.
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Preface
About the Author
1. Concept of Crop Ecology
2. Historical Developments
3 Levels in Ecological Organization
4. Crop Ecology
5. Plants Distribution
6. Agro-Climatic Regions of India
7. Ecosystem
8. Bio-Geochemical Cycles
9. Ecological Succession
10. Competition in Crop Plants
11. Environmental Pollution
12. Ecological Factors Affecting Crop Production
13. Ecology of Cropping System
14. Response of Crops To Light, Temperature and Co2 on Growth and Development
15. Ecological Basis for Environmental Management
16. Environmental Manipulation Through Agronomic Measures
17. Improvement of Unproductive Lands Through Crop Selection and Management
18. Effect of Climate Change on Crop Production
19. Exploitation of Solar Energy in Agriculture
References
Biography
Anand M.R. presently working as Associate professor at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. He did his UG, PG and Ph.D. from UAS, Bangalore. He is serving in the university from last 20 years in teaching, research and extension wings. He was recipient of Young Scientist award from CHRIST University, Bengaluru and many other professional awards from various organizations.
Kommireddy Poojitha is currently working as Teaching Associate at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati. She did her UG from S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati and PG and Ph.D from UAS, GKVK, Bangalore. She also did PG Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management from MANAGE. She was recipient of university gold medal and Doctoral Research Fellowship from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka.
Seenappa C. presently working as Professor at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. He did his UG, PG and Ph.D from UAS, Bangalore. He is serving in the university from last 16 years in teaching at different levels. He was recipient of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University gold medal at Doctoral level.
Kalyana Murthy K.N. presently working as Professor and University Head of Department of Agronomy at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. He did his UG, PG and Ph.D from UAS, Bangalore. He is serving in the university from last 30 years in teaching, research and extension wings. He was recipient of ICAR best teacher award.
Ningaraju, G.K. obtained his graduation from College of Agriculture, Hassan, Post graduation in Agronomy from Kerala Agricultural University and Ph.D. from the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka. With the Best KAU Thesis Award, he earned his master's degree, 13 research papers, several brief research notes and extension bulletins have been published by him. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Agronomy (C) at the College of Agriculture, UAS, GKVK, and Bangalore.
