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Recent Advances in  Soil Science

Recent Advances in Soil Science

Editor(s): Sudip Sarkar, Subham Mahapatra, Shobha Malviya, Rajnish Yadav, Firdous Ashraf
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2025
Publisher Name: National Press Associate
ISBN 978-93-48843-12-8
Price Paperback: ₹800.00

About the Book

Soil is the foundation of life on Earth, playing an essential role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and regulating environmental processes. Despite its significance, soil science has often been overlooked in mainstream discussions about climate change, agriculture, and sustainability. Yet, the rapidly evolving field of soil science is uncovering new insights that have the potential to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from food security to environmental degradation. Recent Advances in Soil Science aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications in soil management. This book brings together the latest advancements in soil microbiology, fertility, conservation, and remediation, highlighting how modern technologies and
scientific breakthroughs are reshaping the way we understand and manage soils. Whether it's the role of soil microbes in plant health, innovations in nutrient management, or new techniques for mitigating soil erosion and pollution, this book explores the diverse and interconnected aspects of soil science. As we face increasing pressures from climate change, population growth, and land degradation, the need for sustainable soil management has never been more urgent. This book provides a comprehensive overview of how soil science is evolving to meet these challenges, offering both theoretical insights and practical solutions for improving soil health, enhancing productivity, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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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Subham Mahapatra,

Subham Mahapatra,

Subham Mahapatra, currently a Ph.D. Scholar in the Department of Soil Science at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. He has completed his B.Sc. (Agri.) from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, and M.Sc. (Agri.) in Soil Science from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He has authored a research article titled "Role of Fermented Organic Manure and Mycorrhiza on Physio-Chemical Properties of Soil of Prayagraj India." Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. research on Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) under AICRP on STCR.

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Shobha Malviya

Shobha Malviya

Shobha Malviya, obtained her B.Sc.(Ag) Degree in 2012 from Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Agriculture College Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. further she completed her Post graduation Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry in 2014 from Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (RVSKVV) Madhya Pradesh. She also published many book chapters, review Papers and research Papers. Recently Visiting faulty in Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

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Rajnish Yadav

Rajnish Yadav

Rajnish Yadav, did his B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. Degree from Govt. College of Agriculture, Uniara (SKNAU) and M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Kashmir. Qualified ICAR- National Talent Scholarship for Post-graduation. Cleared exams like IARI Ph.D. entrance examination (2019), GBPUAT Ph.D. entrance examination (2019), ICAR NET Exam 2019 and 2021. Total 6 years of teaching experience. He has received Young Agriculture Innovation award from SARC Society. He has also received several best and innovative article awards. Published many research paper, review article, book chapters, popular articles and abstracts. Participated in several International, National Conferences and Webinars etc...

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Firdous Ashraf

Firdous Ashraf

Firdous Ashraf, received his B. Sc Horticulture (Hons.) degree in 2018 from Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura sopore, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir and M. Sc Horticulture (Soil Science) in 2021 from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, He is currently pursuing Ph.D in Soil Science from the same Institute. He has published some abstracts and papers in peer reviewed journals and also author of many book chapters in soil science.

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