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Organic Farming

Global Perspectives and Methods

Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significa… Read more

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Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significance of seed, soil management, water management, weed management, the significance of microorganisms in organic farming, livestock management, and waste management. The book provides readers with a basic idea of organic farming that presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. Written by a team of global experts, and with the aim of providing a current understanding of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

Key features

  • Presents the basic principles of organic farming and sustainable development
  • Discusses the role of soil in organic agriculture
  • Addresses various strategies in seed processing and seed storing, seed bed preparation, watering of seeds and seed quality improvement
  • Includes updated information on organic fertilizers and their preparation techniques

Readership

Researchers, post-doctoral fellows, academicians and industry related to agriculture, farming

Table of contents

1. Contribution of Organic Farming Towards Global Food Security: An Overview

2. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient use Efficiency and Sustainable Wheat Production

3. Pest Control

4. Fertilizers: Need for New Strategies

5. Integrated Weed Management in Organic Farming

6. Role of Microorganisms (Mycorrhizae) in Organic Farming

7. No-Till Organic Farming may be Possible with a System Approach

8. Interactions Between Flowering Plants and Arthropods in Organic Agroecosystems: A Review and a Case Study

9. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Sustainable Rice Production

10. Future Perspective in Organic Farming Fertilization: Management and Product

11. Understanding Organic Agriculture Through a Legal Perspective

12. Bioenergy Production and Organic Agriculture

13. The Potential of Agro-Ecological Properties in Fulfilling The Promise of Organic Farming: A Case Study of Bean Root Rots and Yields in Iran

Product details

About the editors

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Sarath Chandran

Dr. Sarathchandran C currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Science and Humanities, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai. He obtained his Ph. D. in 2016 from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Science, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai, India. His research interests include photocatalysis, green energy harvesting from various sources including, development of eco-friendly fuels, etc.

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Unni M.R.

Sri. Unni M. R., is the Hon. Director of Inter University Center for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is also the Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Affiliations and expertise
Inter University Center for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, Mahatma Gandhi University, Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India

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Sabu Thomas

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a globally renowned scientist and one of the leading researchers in polymer science and nanotechnology. He currently serves as Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering and was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on polymer blends, nanocomposites, green materials, and sustainable polymers.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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