In "Soil and Sustainable Agriculture," delve into the intricate relationships between soil, plant life, water, and our broader environmental systems, and their collective impact on sustainable agricultural practices. This essential read offers a comprehensive exploration of soil's pivotal role as both a resource and a living ecosystem, vital for the health and productivity of agricultural landscapes. Understand the dynamic interactions that govern soil quality, water conservation, and plant nutrition, which are crucial for sustainable food production. This book serves as a critical guide for farmers, researchers, and policymakers to cultivate methods that safeguard our soil and environment for future generations. Discover how healthier soils lead to a healthier planet.
Why Soils are Vital for Sustainable Agriculture.- Soil Threats to
Sustainable Agriculture.- Understanding Soil Composition: Its Effect on Plant
Development.- Soil Chemical Properties, Nutrient Dynamics and Fertility
Management.- Soil Physical Properties and Their Influence on Plant Growth.-
Microbiological Strategies for Soil and Plant Health.- The Role of Nitrogen
Fertilization in Enhancing Soil Carbon Sequestration: A Tool for Sustainable
Agriculture.- Soil Microbes and Carbon Sequestration.- Harnessing the
Potential of Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Approach for Agriculture.-
Biodiversity within Agroecosystems and Its Benefits to Soil.- Soil Carbon
Sequestration Strategies in Mitigating Climate Change to Promote Sustainable
Agriculture.- Soil Health Assessment Strategies and Future Perspectives
Towards a Sustainable Agriculture.- Effects of Environmental Interactions
with Soil and Water Management to Promote Agricultural Sustainability.- The
Climate Challenge: Sustaining Soil Health and Crop Resilience.- Climate
Change Impact on Soil Systems and Agriculture Resilience.-
Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum and its Relevance to Crop Production.-
Technological Advances in Agriculture Engineering for Soil Conservation.-
Fertile Grounds: A Blueprint for Sustainable Soil Management.- Soil-Related
Limitations to Legume Production in Upland Acid Grasslands - The New Zealand
Paradigm.- Symbiotic Stewards of the Earth: Unraveling the Vital Role of
Endophytes in Soil Health and Fertility.- Plant Microbe Interaction for
Sustainable Agriculture.- Biogeochemical Processes and Efficient Utilization
of Soil Organic Phosphorus.- Plant Metabolism and Sustainable Agriculture.-
Soil Microbes for Controlling Insect Pests of Crop Plants.- The Role of
Insects in Soil Health and Fertility.- Impact of Climate Change on Cereal
Crop Production: Challenges and Adaptive Strategies.- Cutting Edge Breeding
Techniques for Soil Adaptability.- Crop Rotation; Cover Cropping & Soil
Management-Sustainable Agricultural Practices.- Role of Drought Tolerant
Bacteria in Growth Promotion of Wheat Plant.- Efficacy of Carrier-Mediated
Salt-Tolerant Bacteria in Plant Growth Promotion.- Biochar for Sustainable
Development.- Soil Biology, Insects, Plants and Sustainable Agriculture.-
Fundamental of Wastewater Treatment and Sludge Processing.- Wastewater
Treatment Systems for Peri-urban Agriculture.- Agricultural Renewable
Residues for a Sustainable Agro-industrial Production.- Alternative Sources
of Fodder: An Indian Perspective.- Plant Pathology and its Implications on
Soil Health.- Trichoderma a Holistic Fungus with Biocontrol Potential for
Agricultural Diseases.- Investigating the Potential of Climate-Smart Pest
Management in Sustainable Agriculture.- Ecoenzymes: Nature's Keyholders to
Global Food Security.- The Environment Security with Nontraditional Security
Management Approaches: Case Study of Hanoi.- Microalgae and
Cyanobacteria-based Sustainable Solutions for Agriculture.- Advances in
Agronomy for Soil Conservation and Plant Health.- The Impact of Waste on
Psychological Health in Urban Environments.- Water Resources and Bioenergy.-
Sustainable Approaches for Enhancing Crop Production.- Biochemistry in Soil
Science: Enzyme Activities, Nutrient Cycling.- Conclusion.
Muhammad Shaaban, Ph.D., was born in Punjab, Pakistan. Currently, he is working as Distinguished Professor at the College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology (China). He previously worked in Pakistan and China (Postdoc Researcher). He has achieved various national level research awards and research projects (NSFC, PSFC, and CAS). He is Editorial Board Member for various top research journals (with roles of Associate Editor, Special Issues Editor, Managing Guest Editor, and Guest Editor), and Reviewer for national and international research projects.
