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Books in Agricultural science

Our Agricultural Science portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of topics including crop production, sustainable farming, agroecology, crop genetics, pest management, and precision agriculture. Featuring cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and practical case studies, these resources support researchers, agronomists, and students in addressing global food security, climate change, and resource management challenges. The portfolio emphasizes sustainable practices, technological advancements, and policy development, providing valuable insights to improve productivity, resilience, and environmental stewardship across diverse agricultural systems worldwide.

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    • Emerging Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Geerten W. Vuister + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Emerging Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of advanced tools such as AI, genomics and proteomics to ensure future agricultural production.The integration of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics has advanced the understanding of plant and microbial systems and the application of this knowledge has enabled precision farming, optimizing crop yield and minimizing environmental impact. There are unprecedented opportunities to enhance crop yields, improve pest and disease management, to optimize resource utilization and to mitigate environmental impacts. Through the use of advanced data analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling, researchers can decipher complex biological processes and develop innovative solutions for agricultural challenges.Emerging Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture explores the advancements in AI-driven omics technologies, such as genome editing, transcriptomics, and phenomics, and their applications in crop improvement, soil health monitoring, and precision agriculture.

    • Agricultural Water Management in Africa

      • 1st Edition
      • January 15, 2026
      • Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Agricultural Water Management in Africa presents a comprehensive look at the current state of irrigation development and agricultural water management (AWM) practices across Africa and the Global South. Going beyond just assessment, the book offers actionable guidelines, forward-looking scenarios, and strategic investment plans to help prioritize and implement irrigation and AWM initiatives in the face of climate change.At the heart of Africa’s push for agricultural transformation is the African Union’s (AU) initiative — the AU Irrigation Development and Agricultural Water Management (AU-IDAWM) program. This framework lays out four key development pathways to drive impactful change in water management across the continent: (i) enhanced water control and watershed management in rain-fed agriculture; (ii) farmer-led irrigation development that empowers local growers; (iii) modernization and expansion of irrigation schemes; (iv) utilization of unconventional water sources for sustainable irrigation.The book maps out the progress and potential of these pathways on a continental scale, showcasing how the AU-IDAWM framework can shape Africa’s water-secure agricultural future. To enrich this perspective, it also draws on case studies from Asia and Latin America, creating space for meaningful South–South knowledge exchange. It thoughtfully examines cross-cutting themes such as the water–energy–food nexus and the circular economy, placing AWM in the broader context of sustainability and climate resilience.Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, practitioner, or development partner, this volume delivers critical insights into how smarter water management can drive agricultural growth, food security, and environmental stewardship in Africa and beyond.

    • Aflatoxin Management in Crops

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Sajad Majeed Zargar + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Aflatoxin Management in Crops: Challenges and Opportunities provides a comprehensive look at current insights into aflatoxin contamination in agricultural crops and its effect on human health on global level. With insights from around the globe, it presents the latest advances in the understanding of the contamination and management strategies for aflatoxins in cereals, millets, oilseed, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Aflatoxin contamination in crops is a global threat that compromises the safety of food, feed, and also influence the agricultural economy and crop-dependent small scale industries. Crops can be contaminated during the process of harvesting, storing, and transporting by the fungi and leads to the productions of several mycotoxins. Aflatoxin can be extremely harmful if consumed, being linked to cancer-, immune-, and nutritionally related diseases. Aflatoxin Management in Crops: Challenges and Opportunities includes the biology of fungi and the chemistry behind the toxicity level of different aflatoxin strains as well as advances in detection techniques and management strategies. It concludes by exploring the different effects of aflatoxin on human health and regulatory laws to control its contamination.

    • Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Tarek Ben Hassen + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems offers a comprehensive review of digital technology's role in supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems. The book explores how digital technologies like precision agriculture, robots, artificial intelligence, and blockchain may boost agricultural output and efficiency while lowering environmental impact. It also investigates how these technologies might assist farmers in connecting with markets, increasing supply chain traceability, and boosting food safety and quality. Serving as a comprehensive guide, this book educates and helps farmers, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and other value chain actors in leveraging digital innovations. It also address the pressing challenges faced by the agri-food sector, such as food insecurity, environmental degradation, natural resources depletion, and climate change.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 195
      • January 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Agronomy, Volume 195, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights advances in the field. Chapters in this new release include Mapping of soil elements for precision agriculture using neutron-gamma technology, Digital agriculture to transform decision support systems: state of the art and prospects, Nanoparticles: Dual Role in Alleviating Abiotic Stresses and Boosting Nutrient Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture, Research on soil erosion under natural rainfall in Brazil: A meta-analysis, Implication of sewage sludge use for sustainable soil management: Soil health and carbon sequestration under the EU 'Soil Deal for Europe’, and more.An additional section covers Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture To Ensure Global Food Security.

    • Crop Physiology

      • 3rd Edition
      • December 5, 2025
      • Ignacio Ciampitti + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition, provides updated perspectives on crop science at the interface of plant breeding and agronomy. It builds on the premise that farmers rely on two key sets of tools: varieties (what to grow) and practices (how to grow). Within this context, crop physiology plays a central role in guiding both breeding strategies and agronomic decisions.This edition is designed for researchers and advanced students interested in the fundamentals of crop ecophysiology, including the use and efficiency of water, nitrogen, and carbon, as well as crop adaptation to environmental stresses such as heat, frost, drought, waterlogging, phosphorous, and biological nitrogen fixation. The volume brings together region-specific insights, with detailed chapters on physiological traits and processes that underpin crop performance and productivity in diverse systems.

    • Engineered Nanomaterials for Agricultural Sustainability

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Sanghamitra Majumdar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Engineered Nanomaterials for Agricultural Sustainability: Current Status, Methods and Future Strategies addresses the bottleneck between the development and implementation of nanotechnology created by the knowledge gap in the science, regulation and impact on both the environment and consumers. The book presents the latest insights from studies on the mechanisms and fate of nanomaterials in plants in a structured and organized way that enables the reader to design nanomaterials for specific agricultural applications, avoid undesirable effects on those plants, and to identify the most appropriate path forward toward commercial application.With important insights into the regulatory constraints, this volume will be a go-to reference for those seeking to find strategies for using nanomaterials and nanotechnology to improve agricultural output and food security.

    • Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics, and Classification

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Victor Phani + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics and Classification offers a comprehensive and authoritative resource for researchers, students, and professionals engaged in nematode biosystematics. The microscopic size, morphological plasticity, and broad ecological diversity have long complicated the efforts to accurately identify nematode species and reconstruct their evolutionary relationships. Unlike many other animal groups, the full extent of nematode species richness remains largely unknown, and aside from rare fossilized specimens preserved in amber, paleontological evidence is minimal.This book confronts these challenges by integrating recent advances in molecular systematics with traditional taxonomic frameworks to build a unified reference dataset. It critically surveys the historical classification models and establishes a solid foundation for advancing research on nematode evolution and phylogeny. Rather than concentrating on isolated taxa, it presents a broad conceptual toolkit—encompassing diagnostic techniques, hierarchical organizations, and evolutionary analyses—that directly supports the management of character data and robust taxonomic publications. With its interdisciplinary scope and emphasis on both theoretical and practical diagnostics, this book is poised to become an essential reference for those working in agriculture, plant protection, and nematology.

    • Decoding Plant-Environment-Microbiome Interactions in Stress-Resilient Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Asfa Rizvi + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Decoding Plant-Environment-Mi... Interactions in Stress-Resilient Agriculture delivers both foundational understanding and forward-looking perspectives on the rapidly advancing field of phyto-microbiome research. Showcasing the unique advantages of microbial partnerships in stressed soils, the book explores how optimizing plant–microbiome interactions can transform crop productivity and sustainability.Focus... on the phyto-microbiome’s diverse components—including root-associated microbiota, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, endophytes, phosphate-solubilizi... microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes—the volume reveals how these microbial networks enhance plant stress tolerance, rehabilitate degraded or contaminated soils, and sustain yields under adverse conditions.Harnessin... these natural bioresources effectively requires an integrated understanding of the complex crosstalk between plants and their associated microbes, from molecular signaling to ecological mechanisms. Drawing on insights from internationally recognized scientists and leading academicians, this book consolidates cutting-edge research and emerging innovations, providing readers with the knowledge needed to advance stress-resilient and environmentally sustainable agriculture.

    • Biochar

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Sivaperumal Sivaramakrishnan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biochar: Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions provides a thorough and practical understanding of biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass pyrolysis. This book explores biochar's scientific principles, diverse applications, and its role in sustainability. It addresses its use in agriculture, environmental management, and renewable energy, and delves into emerging technologies and future prospects. The aim is to equip readers with the knowledge needed to harness biochar's potential for enhancing soil fertility, mitigating climate change, and promoting sustainable development. With a strong focus on practical implementation, the book covers the methods of biochar synthesis, its physical and chemical properties, and factors influencing nutrient retention. It also discusses the ecological benefits of biochar in various environmental contexts. Detailed case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of biochar in agriculture, waste management, urban settings, and community projects, showcasing its environmental benefits and economic viability. The book is divided into sections that cover the science behind biochar, its role in carbon sequestration, diverse applications, practical guidelines for implementation, techno-economic assessments, and regulatory considerations. It also explores emerging applications and challenges in biochar research, including innovations in odor control, pest management, and potential advancements in technology and medical applications. This book is an essential resource for research scholars and scientists in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, biotechnology, and industrial engineering. It also serves as a valuable reference for academic faculties, students, and policymakers interested in promoting sustainable practices and advancing the field of biochar.

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