Fundamentals and Applications of Crop and Climate Science

This book encompasses all aspects and perspectives of crop and climate science. It aims to serve as the authoritative resource for undergraduate students seeking answers and insights into the field of crop science and agro meteorology. The book covers a wide range of topics, starting from the foundational principles of crops and extending to various meteorological phenomena. It is built upon the latest research in crop science and agro-meteorology, providing clear and concise explanations without unnecessary filler content. The transitions between topics are smooth and coherent, ensuring optimal comprehension. The initial chapters focus on the fundamental principles of crop science, while the later sections delve into the concepts and practices of agro-meteorology. This book is specifically designed for advanced undergraduate students and beyond studying crops, meteorology, horticulture, forestry, fisheries, and related fields. Special care has been taken by authors to match the content with current scenario and advancement in the field of agriculture sciences.

Dr. Latief Ahmad is a distinguished author and researcher in the field of precision farming and agro meteorology. With over 15 years of experience in agricultural science, Dr. Ahmad has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of meteorology, climate variability, and precision agriculture technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy from a renowned agricultural university of India, where he focused on developing innovative strategies to optimize crop production through the integration of weather data and precision farming techniques. Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmad has authored numerous books on crops science, agro meteorology, precision farming, climate change issues in agriculture, IoT, Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence published by Springer, CRC Press and World Scientific. Dr. Ahmad also published scholarly research articles and book chapters on topics ranging from remote sensing applications in agriculture to the role of climate information in decision-making for farmers. Currently, Dr. Ahmad serves as a Scientist (SG) of Agro meteorology at a leading agricultural University in Kashmir India, where he continues to mentor students and conduct cutting-edge research in precision farming and agro meteorology. His dedication to advancing the field and his commitment to addressing the pressing issues facing agriculture make him a respected figure in both academia and the agro meteorology community. Dr. Ahmad is also visiting scientist at two universities in North America.

Mr. Gazi Mohammad Shoaib Shah is a meticulous, well-organized, and diligent individual with prior experience of managing challenging projects, conducting data analysis, and creating reports. By expertise he is a horticulture technocrat. Additionally, also the core member cum advisor for a well-established Horticulture consultancy, “The Garden Guardians Pvt Ltd”. He has several training in his credit and has been a part of 3 separate environment based courses under the Civic Ecology Lab of Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. In Dec 2022, he was also accepted as a Kectil Colleague by The Malmar Knowles Family Foundation, USA. In his spare time, he also creates clear, plagiarism free content for national and international businesses and agencies that speaks directly to the intended audience. Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Sustainable Agriculture and Indian Civil Services constitutes some of my key interests.

Prof. Asim Biswas is an accomplished academic, currently holding the prestigious OAC Chair in Soils and Precision Agriculture at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada. He serves as a Professor and the Deputy Director at the same institution and has visiting professorships at three other universities. With various leadership roles in professional societies, Prof. Biswas is actively involved in advancing his field. His research focuses on sustainable soil management, aiming to improve productivity and resilience in land-based agri-food systems while considering environmental sustainability and climate change. Through innovative integration of soil data, sensors, and technology, Prof. Biswas provides strategies for environmentally and financially sustainable agricultural productivity. Leading a well-funded research team, he has published extensively (e.g., >220 peer reviewed journal paper including in Nature Reviews, 22 book chapters, 8 edited books, >225 conference papers, and a granted patent), delivered keynote speeches, and serves as an editor for multiple (8) journals. Additionally, he teaches multiple undergraduate, graduate, and special courses.