This book introduces the biology and history of cocoa. It describes how cocoa can be grown in an environmentally sound way to increase production on existing farms, reduce incursion into forests, restore biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of millions of farming families.
AI Applications in Agriculture
This book explores how generative AI can revolutionize agriculture to tackle food security and sustainability. It bridges the gap between AI and farming with practical case studies and strategies for farmers, policymakers, and technologists to build a more robust future.
Nanotechnology is the catalyst transforming how we detect, protect, and sustain our world. This book illuminates cutting-edge research and charts a visionary path for leveraging nanotechnology to address global challenges in the environment, food safety, and agriculture.
Agroforestry as a Nature-Based Solution
This groundbreaking book offers a practical roadmap to sustainable development through agroforestry—an innovative system that integrates trees, crops, and livestock. It shows how to enhance productivity, restore lands, sequester carbon, and build resilience to climate change.
Agriculture in an Urbanizing Society Volume Two
This conference proceedings represents the academic work of worldwide experts in food planning and urban agriculture. It is an overview of the latest research in the field, drawing from areas such as spatial planning and governance.
Our soil, water, and environment are threatened. Life is dependent on these resources. If the soil is lost, where can we produce food? If water is lost, how will life persist? If the environment is not clean, how will we survive? This book explores how to save them.
This book presents a unique blend of research and global experiences in applying IoT techniques to agricultural production. Learn how to assess plant nutrition and optimize fertilizer doses to improve both the quality and quantity of agricultural production.
Small Farmers for Global Food Security
Modern agriculture has damaged ecosystems and diets. A growing movement of small farmers rejects this, re-creating food systems based on moral ecology—a concept that regenerates nature and serves the common good. We argue they could feed the entire world and eradicate hunger.
This book provides an overview of recent developments in the production and processing of jute and allied fibres, offering insights to improve productivity. It is essential for researchers, students, and stakeholders seeking to generate ideas for future innovations.
This book is a synthesis of agrochemical management practices for sustainable plant protection. It covers pesticides, growth regulators, post-harvest chemicals, and newer molecules, discussing their chemistry, efficacy, environmental fate, and new methods of pesticide analysis.
This book details successes and problems of wheat storage-protein genetics, and discusses discrepancies in recent experimental data. As such, it will be beneficial for advanced students in plant genetics, and for wheat scientists and breeders.
This book dissects the science behind climate change, exploring its causes and far-reaching consequences on our world. It unveils essential adaptation and mitigation strategies, equipping readers with the knowledge to understand and address this pressing global challenge.
This book explores Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) and “Build Back Better” (BBB) initiatives for community resilience. It shows how traditional agriculture can revitalize regions and how disasters can be a trigger to create more resilient societies.
This collection of exquisite coloured photographs illustrates Jordan’s diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plants. It details 279 species, covering their taxonomy, chemical constituents, and uses in folk medicine. A valuable resource for culinary, health, and other purposes.
Climate change threatens agriculture, and the volatility of international wheat and rice prices will increase. This book shows how agricultural investments play a crucial role in stabilising global markets, decreasing food loss, and alleviating climate change risks.
Explore Jordan’s medicinal and aromatic plants in this valuable reference. Illustrated with full-color photos, it presents up-to-date information on 209 species, covering their taxonomy, medicinal values, healing properties, and uses in folk medicine.
Restoring agricultural ecosystems through regenerative practices revives soil health and combats climate change. This boosts landscape resilience, supporting abundant food production while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
This book is a collection of exquisite coloured photographs illustrating Jordan’s diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plants. It discusses 281 species from diverse habitats, with information on taxonomy, chemical constituents, healing properties, and uses in folk medicine.
This monograph combines global research and practical advice on applying IoT techniques in plant nutrition. Learn to determine nutrient content and optimize fertilizers to improve the quality and quantity of agricultural production, ensuring sustainable and profitable results.
Sustainable Agronomy
How do we feed a growing world without harming the ecosystem? This book explains sustainable strategies to manage modern agricultural problems, improve soil health, and protect crops with non-chemical approaches. A guide for anyone who cares about our food and our planet.