Name: Perspectives on Waste Recycling in Indian Agriculture
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Perspectives on Waste Recycling in Indian Agriculture

Edited By: Gunindra Nath Chattopadhyay, Goutam Kumar Ghosh

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This book tackles the surging waste crisis in developing nations by uniting waste recycling with sustainable agriculture. Compiled by experts, it dissects recycling's impacts on soil and crops, serving as a scientific compass and global playbook for waste-smart agriculture.

This book dives into the surging crisis of waste generation in developing nations, notably India, fuelled by the population boom, industrialization, and urban sprawl. Underscoring…

This book dives into the surging crisis of waste generation in developing nations, notably India, fuelled by the population boom, industrialization, and urban sprawl. Underscoring the vital marriage of waste recycling and sustainable agriculture, this collection beckons for informed interventions. Compiled by experts with extensive experience, it meticulously dissects diverse facets of waste recycling in agricultural practices, especially in the Indian context. Covering the ins and outs of waste materials’ occurrence, properties, and recycling processes, this book probes their nuanced impacts on soil and crops, delving into fertilizer interactions, potential contamination risks, and roles in greenhouse gas mitigation. Tailored for a diverse readership — administrators, policymakers, academics, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and the general public — this compendium serves as a scientific compass for waste-smart agriculture. Beyond India’s quandaries, it provides a global playbook, spotlighting agriculture as the lynchpin for insightful waste management solutions.

Professor Gunindra Nath Chattopadhyay holds a PhD in agricultural chemistry and soil science. He was engaged in research, development and teaching for more than 40 years at the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, India, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Visva-Bharati University, India. Presently, he is an emeritus professor at Seacom Skills University, India. His research focuses on soil and water quality management in aquaculture, soil fertility stewardship and waste recycling in agriculture.

Professor Goutam Kumar Ghosh, renowned teacher and soil scientist at Visva-Bharati University, India, graduated from the same institution as well as G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, India, and obtained a PhD in agricultural chemistry and soil science from Birsa Agricultural University, India. He has vast research experience in soil fertility monitoring and management, and is a recipient of The Sulphur Institute’s Fertiliser Association of India award. Professor Ghosh has published a number of book chapters, manuals and research papers on natural resources management.

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