Overview

This publication examines the critical subject of food security and the sustainable utilization of natural resources in India, taking into account the potential impact of climate change. As agroecosystems are locations of significant interaction between humans and the natural environment, global climate change is likely to have a significant effect on the resource base, crop yields, input efficiency, and overall profitability of agricultural production systems. However, the adverse consequences of climate change can be mitigated through the use of mitigation and adaptation strategies, which are becoming increasingly important due to Indias growing population and demand for food. This collection covers potential sources and sinks of greenhouse gases in the Indian context, including the potential for soil carbon sequestration, crop and soil management, and scientific livestock management as mitigation and adaptation options. The book also covers fundamental concepts related to the greenhouse effect and the potential mechanisms by which soil nutrient availability may be altered due to CO2 fertilization. The book is illustrated with schematic diagrams, tables, and graphs. The inclusion of information on the likelihood of earning carbon credits and engaging in carbon trading through best management practices may benefit Indian farmers in the future. This book will be useful for researchers, farm managers, policymakers, and students involved in climate change-related studies.

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Author:   S. Lenka ,  N. K. Lenka
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 27.20cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.820kg
ISBN:  

9789381450673

ISBN 10:   9381450676
Pages:   380
Publication Date:   15 January 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Greenhouse Effect and Contribution of Indian Agriculture by S. Lenka, N. K. Lenka and A. Subba Rao 2 Climate Change and Weather Extremes in India by N. K. Lenka 3 Importance of Tropospheric Ozone in Climate Change Research by S. Lenka 4 Impact of Elevated CO2 and Temperature on Crop ET and Plant Water Productivity by N. K. Lenka 5 Elevated Atmospheric CO2- Its Indirect Effects on Soil Processes by S. Kundu, S. Rajendiran, and M. Vassanda Coumar 6 Impact of Climate Change on Rhizosphere Microbial Activity and Nutrient Cycling by A. Mandal, T. K. Radha and S. Neenu 7 Feedbacks of CO2 Fertilization on Soil and Plant Nitrogen by N. K. Lenka 8 Enteric Methane Emission in Domestic Ruminant Livestock: Prediction and Measurement by V. Sejian, B. Saumya and A. K. Singh 9 Adaptation Strategies in Agriculture in Context of Climate Change by S. Lenka 10 Impact of Climate Change on Insect Pests, Beneficial Insects and Possible Adaptation Strategies by M.S. Rao and B. Venkateswarlu 11 Climate Change Mitigation Options in Agriculture by S. Lenka, N. K. Lenka and R. S. Chaudhary 12 Role of Farm Machinery in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by R. C. Singh 13 Strategies to Reduce Enteric Methane Emission in Domestic Ruminant Livestock by V. Sejian and S. Indu 14 Carbon Sequestration in Indian Agriculture by S. Kundu, M. L. Dotaniya and S. Lenka 15 Carbon Credits and Trading - An Opportunity for Indian Farmers by C.A. Rama Rao, B. Venkateswarlu and Josily Samuel 16 Use of Simulation Models to Assess the Impact of Climate Change on Agro-ecosystems by M. Mohanty and Nishant K Sinha

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S. Lenka is presently working as Scientist (Soil Physics) in the Division of Soil Physics at Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR), Nabibagh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. N. K. Lenka is presently working as Scientist (Soil Physics) in the Division of Soil Physics at Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR), Nabibagh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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