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Reviews “A blueprint for the holistic improvement of the organic farming sector in the country. . . . Will be of immense use to all the stakeholders in promoting and advancing organic crop production in India and other developing countries.” —From the Foreword by T. Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Organic Crop Production Management: Focus on India, with Global Implications covers a wide array of topics on the status and challenges of organic farming, including production, nutrient management, plant protection, processing methods, organic production, policy issues, etc., in food crops, vegetable crops, and sugarcane. The volume addresses how organic farming is an attractive option towards the reduction of toxic emissions produced from traditional agriculture and how it can help mitigate the deleterious effects on crops from climate change. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: D. P. Singh, PhD Associate Professor/Sr. Scientist (Vegetable Seeds), Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, U.P., India D. P. Singh, PhD, is Associate Professor/Sr. Scientist (Vegetable Seeds) at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, U.P., India, as well as the Officer in Charge of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Vegetable Crops. He has also served as Joint Director Research in CSAUAT, Kanpur. Dr. Singh has more than 32 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension activities in the area of seed production technology dissemination and rural extension programs and has developed nine technologies of different vegetable crops for the agro-climatic zone-IV. In addition, he is actively engaged in traditional and organic vegetable production technologies for farmers of north India. He has published over 50 research papers, over 20 papers, several extended summaries, many research abstracts, books, book chapters, proceedings, technical training manuals, popular articles, and more. He is recipient of many prestigious awards and is a life member of several scientific/social societies and has visited many countries for scientific discussions. H. G. Prakash, PhD Director of Research, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur U.P., India H. G. Prakash, PhD, is Director of Research at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur U.P., India, where he was formerly Joint Director of Research. In these positions, he contributed in the execution, monitoring, and impact assessment of R&D of various research projects, leading to the development of 43 high-yielding cultivars and 105 agro-techniques. He was instrumental in organizing many seminars/webinars/advanced trainings for capacity building of postgraduate students and faculty under a World Bank supported project for 4,300 students across the country to enhance their research competency, entrepreneurship development, and subject competitiveness. He has completed research projects in the area of animal nutrition, forage production, farming-system-based research, and diversification and intensification-based operational research, with several projects in operation currently. To his credit, Dr. Prakash has 10 technologies, over 250 outreach activities, and more than 200 publications. He has served as chairman/member of different scientific/study groups and councils/boards. He was awarded various awards for his distinguished services and outstanding contribution to the nation. M. Swapna, PhD Principal Scientist, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR–Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, India M. Swapna, PhD, is Principal Scientist in the Division of Crop Improvement at ICAR–Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, India. She joined the Agriculture Research Service under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1998 and is working on sugarcane genetic improvement, making use of conventional as well as nonconventional tools. She is involved in sugarcane improvement programs, including pre-breeding strategies for improving sugar content and varietal development. She is the part of a team that has developed improved sugarcane varieties for subtropical sugarcane growing areas of the country. She is also engaged in molecular investigations related to sugar accumulation, especially molecular marker development and its applications in sugarcane improvement. Dr. Swapna is Editorial Manager of Sugar Tech Journal (Springer Nature) and has organized many national and international conferences. S. Solomon, PhD Formerly Vice Chancellor, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, U.P., India S. Solomon, PhD, was previously Vice Chancellor at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur U.P., India, where he was given the Dr. Sampoornanand Rangbharti Award and ICN awards, acknowledging his relentless contribution to agricultural education and research. He was also Director of the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, where he was actively involved in the development and transfer of relevant technologies to sugarcane farmers and industry for the sustainable development of the Indian sugar industry. During his 36-year research career, he has published over 120 research papers, 22 books, and many technical reports for the benefit of global sugar industry. Dr. Solomon is the President of the Society for Sugar Research and Promotion and Vice-President of the International Association of Professionals in Sugar and Integrated Industries (IAPSIT). He is also on the advisory bodies of many international apex organizations. As an advisor, he has visited Brazil, Australia, China, Vietnam, Egypt, Iran, Sri Lanka, Cuba, Thailand, Taiwan, etc. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Sugar Tech, published by Springer Nature. He has organized many international conferences as well. Dr. Solomon is the recipient of many prestigious honors and awards for his work. |
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