Resilient Food Production (Hardcover)

The book explores the evolving climate scenario and its far-reaching implications for sustainable food systems and environmental security. It provides a comprehensive account of emerging nano-enabled technologies and their potential to enhance resilience, productivity, and sustainability in agriculture and allied sectors. The book highlights innovative applications in precision agriculture, climate-resilient crop production, smart food packaging, wastewater remediation, and sustainable aquaculture. By integrating advances from agronomy, environmental science, and materials science, it presents multidisciplinary approaches to address the interconnected challenges of food security, climate change, and environmental sustainability. It also emphasizes the importance of advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and policy interventions for building resilient agri-food systems. The book is intended for researchers, academicians, postgraduate students, and professionals working in the fields of agriculture, environmental science, nanotechnology, and food systems. It will also be valuable for policymakers, industry experts, and development practitioners interested in sustainable technologies especially nanotechnology and climate-resilient agricultural innovations.

Dr. Lalita Rana is an Assistant Professor-cum-Scientist at Sugarcane Research Institute, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India with over 8 years of dedicated professional experience. Her scholarly contributions are substantial and diverse, with an impressive publication portfolio that includes 50 research papers published in reputable national and international journals. Beyond scholarly articles, she has also written 45 popular articles designed to be accessible and useful to farmers, bridging the gap between research and practical agricultural applications. In addition to articles, Dr. Rana has authored 2 books and contributed 35 book chapters, further establishing her as an expert and thought leader in her area of specialization. She has also edited 6 books, showcasing her editorial skills and her ability to curate and synthesize knowledge from multiple experts. She is an Editorial Board member for Discover Applied Sciences and Discover Agriculture, as well as Section Editor for Plant Science Today journal. Her editorial leadership extends further as she serves as a Guest Associate Editor for two prominent journals, Frontiers in Agronomy and Frontiers in Environmental Science. In addition to her academic and editorial responsibilities, Dr. Rana is actively involved in research leadership as the Principal Investigator on several research projects. Dr. Rana’s scholarly impact is evidenced by a total of 542 citations and an h-index of 13 on Google Scholar, reflecting both the reach and significance of her work in the scientific community.

Dr. Sumit Sow is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow under the Soil Health Project funded by Cornell University at the Department of Soil Science, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Bihar, India. He has authored two textbooks and edited ten books. He has published 26 research articles, 8 review articles, 35 popular articles, and 35 book chapters in national and international publications. His research focuses on carbon management, soil health, precision and site-specific nutrient management, integrated weed management, and sugarcane- and cereal-based cropping systems. He has presently 952 citations with an h-index of 17 on Google Scholar.

Dr. Ayman El. Sabagh, is currently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Siirt University, Turkey. His research primarily focuses on abiotic stress tolerance in plants and enhancing crop resilience under changing climatic conditions. He has published more than 200 research articles, 25 review articles, 2 books, and 50 book chapters in reputed national and international publications. He has also published 2 books with Springer Nature. He was included in the list of the world’s Top 2% Scientists (2023–2024) released by Elsevier in collaboration with Stanford University. He has received 14,078 citations with an h-index of 59 on Google Scholar.

Dr Shivani Ranjan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, India. She has published 24 research and review articles, 33 popular articles, and 20 book chapters. She has a total of 932 citations with an h-index of 17 on Google Scholar. Her research interests pertain to conservation agriculture, carbon footprint management, integrated nutrient management, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy management in rice-wheat cropping systems.