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MODERN AGRONOMY: A NEW ERA OF INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

MODERN AGRONOMY: A NEW ERA OF INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Editor(s): Sudip Sarkar, B. B. Nayak, Jakku Prasanna, Thangjam Churachand Singh, Dinesh Kumar Marapi
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2025
Publisher Name: National Press Associate
ISBN 978-93-48843-95-1
Price Paperback: ₹800.00

About the Book

The field of agronomy has evolved dramatically over the past century, with innovations that have reshaped the way we cultivate crops, manage soil, and interact with our environment. As we face the challenges of climate change, population growth, and dwindling natural resources, the need for sustainable agricultural practices has never been more urgent. Modern agronomy, at the intersection of science, technology, and ecology, offers new solutions to these pressing global issues. This book, Modern Agronomy: A New Era of Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture, is an exploration of the groundbreaking advancements in the discipline that are transforming the way we think about and practice agriculture. It highlights the role of emerging technologies, such as precision farming, genetic engineering, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence, which are reshaping the landscape of food production. These innovations not only promise to increase productivity.

Authors

Sudip Sarkar

Sudip Sarkar

Sudip Sarkar, currently working as a Researcher at Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna. He obtained a PhD degree in the field of Soil science from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, India and Master degree in Soil science and Agricultural chemistry from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India. His core fields are soil health, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, soil fertility etc. In past he worked under a project focused on soil health funded by Cornell University, NY, USA. He also worked in nutrition management in rice cultivation under acid soil. His PhD research was entitled “Soil health and Carbon sequestration in Agroforestry systems”. He currently working in ‘climate resilient agriculture programme’ a state govt funded dream programme

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B. B. Nayak

B. B. Nayak

B. B. Nayak, an agronomist and Assistant Professor at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, brings over a decade of expertise in agriculture, agronomy, and rural development. He specializes in nutrient management, precision farming, and conservation agriculture. Holding a Ph.D. from IARI, New Delhi, on nitrogen management with nano urea, he is a recipient of ICAR-JRF and SRF fellowships and is ASRB NET qualified. A certified lead auditor for GlobalG.A.P. and FSSC 22000:2018, Dr. Nayak has authored 12 research papers, 3 book chapters, and 2 popular articles. He has received the Young Scientist Award (ETAAS-2024) and actively mentors MSc and Ph.D. scholars.

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Jakku Prasanna,

Jakku Prasanna,

Jakku Prasanna, an accomplished researcher in agronomy, with a Ph.D. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. With a background that spans cutting-edge agricultural innovations and practical field applications, she has authored 18 research papers, 12 popular articles, and 2 book chapters, establishing a strong reputation in agricultural sciences. Recognized with the Vice Chancellor's Fellowship for Excellence in Research and the Young Agricultural Researcher Award, she has been acknowledged for their innovative approaches in sustainable agriculture. She has developed a unique biodegradable polymer matrix for controlled herbicide release, contributing to weed management in rainfed systems—a project that is under patent review in India. 

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Thangjam Churachand Singh

Thangjam Churachand Singh

Thangjam Churachand Singh, completed B.Sc. (Agriculture) in 2011 from the Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur. He was a state nominee of the Department of Agriculture, Manipur. He was enrolled to G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in 2011 at Department of Agronomy through JRF exam conducted by ICAR and completed his post graduate studies in 2014. He was an awardee of UGC (JRF) and a recipient of North East Council Scholarship. He has published several articles and research papers and participated in various national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars. He has also completed various training program in Remote sensing and GIS applications conducted by ISRO. He has also represented CAU and GBPUAT at various sports events such as Inter University sports meet and North Zone Sports competition

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Dinesh Kumar Marapi

Dinesh Kumar Marapi

Dinesh Kumar Marapi, Farm Manager at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, affiliated with Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. He holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture (Agronomy) from the same university, with a strong academic background that includes an MSc in Agriculture and a B.Sc. (Ag.) from SG College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jagdalpur. Dr. Marapi has been awarded the National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students (UGC) and the Best Research Scholar Award at GIASE-2019 in Kathmandu, Nepal. His research includes 4 papers as the main author, 4 as a co-author, and contributions to short communications and popular articles. He is a member of the Association of Rice Research Workers, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack.

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