Advancements in Arid Agriculture for the 21st Century: Emerging Paradigms, Innovations, and Future Prospects
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Publisher : Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd.
Volume : 4-2025
AIM & SCOPE
It gives us immense pleasure to present this book, Advancements in Arid Agriculture for the 21st Century: Emerging Paradigms, Innovations, and Future Prospects. This book is a collaborative effort that brings together valuable knowledge, ideas and new methods to address the challenges and opportunities in arid agriculture.This book was conceptualized as a response to the growing need for accessible, updated and multi-dimensional perspectives on farming in arid regions. The book includes contributions from a diverse group of individuals, including students, young researchers and experienced experts from different disciplines and regions. This diversity has enriched the content, offering readers a complete view of the current scenario and future possibilities of arid agriculture.The chapters cover many topics from advanced irrigation strategies and climate-smart practices to cutting-edge technologies such as precision farming, remote sensing, and biotechnology practising in arid agriculture. It also includes traditional knowledge and future agricultural approaches. The inclusion of topics like soil microbiomes in dry lands, hydroponics, vertical farming and policy framework add further depth to the discussions. Every chapter highlights the importance for innovation, sustainability and resilience in farming systems designed for water-scarce environments.We hope this book serves not only as a reference for researchers and practitioners but also as a source of inspiration for students and policymakers working toward sustainable agricultural solutions in arid regions. The need for continuous innovation in the face of climate change and growing food demands makes this conversation more important than ever.We extend our sincere gratitude to all the contributors and supporters who made this publication possible. We look forward to seeing the ideas and insights within these pages contribute meaningfully to evolve the future of farming in arid regions across India and beyond.
Chapter 1
CURRENT RESEARCH TRENDS IN ARID AGRICULTURE
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW1
Chapter 2
CURRENT TRENDS IN AGRICULTURAL NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS: DRIVERS, IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW2
Chapter 3
ADVANCED IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE ARID AGRICULTURE
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW3
Chapter 4
CROP SELECTION AND GENETIC ADAPTATIONS FOR ARID CONDITIONS: ENHANCING YIELD AND TOLERANCE TO WATER SCARCITY
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW4
Chapter 5
FUTURISTIC INNOVATIONS AND PARADIGMS IN ARID AGRICULTURE: VERTICAL FARMING, HYDROPONICS, AND BEYOND
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW5
Chapter 6
HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW6
Chapter 7
REMOTE SENSING AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ARID LAND MONITORING AND PRECISION AGRICULTURE
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW7
Chapter 8
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN ARID ECOSYSTEMS – ORGANIC FARMING, AGROFORESTRY AND PERMACULTURE APPROACHES
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW8
Chapter 9
ARID SOIL MICROBIOME DYNAMICS: UNRAVELING THE ROLE OF MICROORGANISMS IN NUTRIENT CYCLING AND SOIL HEALTH
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW9
Chapter 10
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN ARID CROP IMPROVEMENT:AN APPROACH TO DROUGHT RESISTANCE
https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurACEPSW10
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
Anandkumar Naorem,
Scientist,
ICAR–Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI),
Jodhpur
Shekh Mukhtar Mansuri,
Scientist,
Ginning Training Centre of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT),
Nagpur.
