Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Production New Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies

Foreword by D. R. Singh

Preface

1. Artificial Intelligence-Driven Innovations for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Sweety Mukherjee, Adarsha Gopalakrishna Bhat, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Sushmita Saini, and Rajarshi Roy Burman

2. Natural and Organic Farming: Sustainable Approaches Toward Environmental Sustainability

Imran Ramzan, Yasir Hanif Mir, Malik Asif Aziz, Gousia Gani, Seema Nargis, Basit Abrar, Aiman Ashraf, Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir, Shazia Sadiq, and Mahmoud F. Seleiman

3. Response of Soil Microbial Communities Toward Climate Change

Luciana Raphael Chappa, Harun Ireri Gitari, Emmanuely Zephaline Nungula, Vedasto Victor Ngaiza, Yamikani Harry Makwinja, Shivani Ranjan, Sumit Sow, Ashwaq M. Alnemari, Mahmoud F. Seleiman

4. Economic and Environmental Implications of SSNM Adoption

Harshit Mishra, Divyanshi Mishra, Dharminder, Mainak Ghosh, Sumit Sow, and Shivani Ranjan

5. Millets: A Promising Small Grained Crop for Ensuring Nutritional Food Security in the Era of Climate Change

Priyanka Sharma, Monish Roy, Sharmila Dutta Deka, Kishore Kumar Sharma, Purna Kanta Barua, Sumit Sow, Harun Gitari, and Shivani Ranjan

6. Climate Change-Driven Disease Management Strategies

Victor V. Ngaiza, Emmanuel Z. Nungula, Luciana R. Chappa, Shivani Ranjan, Sumit Sow, Jerry C. Dlamini, Abhishek Raj, Riziki Mwadalu, and Harun Gitari

7. Accelerating Role of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Crop Improvement

M. Vennela, D. Dinesh Varma, Souvik Sadhu, Smruti Ranjan Padhan, Dhirendra Kumar Roy, and Harun Gitari

8. Crop Cultivation Under Changing Climatic Regime of Red-Lateritic Belt with Special Reference to Jhargram District of West Bengal: A Reappraisal

Dhiman Mukherjee

9. Integration of Next-Generation Breeding Approaches to Enhance Crop Adaptability Under Adverse Climatic Conditions

Raj Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Shambhavi Kumari, Mukul Kumar Gandhi, Yogesh Dashrath Naik, Navnit Kumar, and Sanjay Kumar

10. Economic Viability and Market Prospects of Organic and Natural Farming in Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Harshit Mishra, Shripati Dwivedi, Rajan Kumar, Lalita Rana, Harun Gitari, and Dhirendra Kumar Roy

11. Innovative Extension Programs and Approaches for Climate Change Education in India

Diksha Srivastava, Gyan Shukla, Sudhanand Prasad Lal, Ratnesh Kumar Jha, and Dibyajyoti Nath, Sanjay Kumar

Biography

Sanjay Kumar, PhD, is a Professor/Chief Scientist in the Department of Agronomy at Bihar Agricultural University, India. His research focuses on sustainability, crop productivity, and climate-smart agricultural practices. He has handled various administrative and research management positions and has published research articles and popular articles. He has also served as editor of several books and special journal issues.

Shivani Ranjan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, India. She has published research and review articles, popular articles, and book chapters. She has received awards for best poster presentations and best articles. Her research interests pertain to conservation agriculture, carbon footprint management, integrated nutrient management, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy management in rice-wheat cropping systems.

Sumit Sow, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow on the Soil Health Project funded by the Tata Cornell Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA, as well as the Department of Soil Science at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, India. Dr. Sow has published research articles, review articles, popular articles, book chapters, and four edited books.

Smruti Ranjan Padhan, PhD, is a Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) at ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra, India. He has published several peer-reviewed research and review papers in acclaimed national and international journals, along with many book chapters and popular articles.

Dhirendra Kumar Roy, PhD, is Professor/Chief Scientist and Director, Seeds, at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, India. He has also held the esteemed posts of Deputy Director (Pusa Farm) and head of various regional research stations. With more than 16 years of teaching and research experience, he has guided MSc and PhD students and completed consulting projects. He has published research papers, popular articles, technical bulletins, book chapters, books, etc.

“Offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative strategies aimed at revitalizing agriculture against the vagaries of a changing climate. The interdisciplinary approach adopted in this book integrates scientific advancements, technological solutions, and sustainable practices to provide a holistic understanding of climate-resilient agriculture. From site-specific nutrient management and advanced breeding approaches to extension services, the book delves into a spectrum of adaptive measures. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of community engagement, policy frameworks, and international collaborations in adopting resilience at both local and global scales.”

—From the Foreword by D. R. Singh, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India