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Soil Fertility and  Plant Nutrition

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Editor(s): Deepak Sharma, Shobha Malviya, Subhajeet Sarkar, Vavilla Prasad, Mukesh Prajapat
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher Name: National Press Associate
ISBN 978-93-48843-98-2
Price Paperback: ₹800.00

About the Book

The relationship between soil fertility and plant nutrition is fundamental to achieving sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring global food security. Healthy, fertile soil is the foundation upon which productive crops depend, and understanding the intricacies of soil and its interaction with plants is essential for advancing modern agricultural science. This book, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, aims to provide a detailed and accessible exploration of these critical topics. The motivation behind writing this book stems from the need to bridge the growing gap between cutting-edge scientific research and the practical challenges faced by farmers, agronomists, and environmentalists. With rapid advancements in agricultural technology, soil science, and crop management, it has become increasingly important to understand how to optimize nutrient availability in soil, and how to manage it effectively for improved plant growth. The importance of soil fertility goes beyond just boosting crop yields. It is an integral part of maintaining the balance of ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and minimizing the environmental impact of agricultural practices. This book emphasizes the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices to preserve soil health and fertility for future generations.

Authors

Deepak Sharma

Deepak Sharma

Deepak Sharma, Completed B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture from Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner in 2022 and M.Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science from Nagaland University (School of Agricultural Sciences) Nagaland Medziphema in 2024. At Present He is pursuing his Ph.D. (Soil Sciences & Agricultural Chemistry) from Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner. He has Secured 1st Rank in Raj. Ph.D. entrance and qualified JRF, SRF Exam. He has published many Research papers, articles and Book Chapters.

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Shobha Malviya

Shobha Malviya

Shobha Malviya, obtained her B.Sc.(Ag) Degree in 2012 from Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Agriculture college Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. further she completed her Post graduation Soil science and Agricultural Chemistry in 2014 from Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Gwalior (RVSKVV) Madhya Pradesh.She also published book chapters. Recently Visiting faculty in Vikram University, Ujjain(Madhya Pradesh).

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Subhajeet Sarkar

Subhajeet Sarkar

Subhajeet Sarkar, an excellent academic background, having completed his undergraduate studies at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Nadia, West Bengal in 2021. He earned his postgraduate degree in Soil Science from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi in 2023. He ranked AIR-15th in ICAR-JRF (2021) and AIR-6th in ICAR-SRF (2023). He succeeded in passing the ICAR-ASRB-NET (2023) and UGC-NET (2023). He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at ICAR IARI, New Delhi.

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Vavilla Prasad

Vavilla Prasad

Vavilla Prasad, Ph.D scholar in the department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Hyderabad, Telangana. He holds a postgraduate degree in the discipline of Soil Science and has successfully qualified for the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board-National Eligibility Test (ASRB-NET) in the field of Soil Science. He has made significant contributions to agricultural science through his research, having published numerous research papers, articles, book chapters and popular articles in both national and international journals.

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Mukesh Prajapat

Mukesh Prajapat

Mukesh Prajapat, Assistant Professor at School of Agricultural Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur Rajasthan. he graduated in B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Agriculture University Jodhpur, Rajasthan in 2020 and Post Graduation from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh in 2022. He has qualified the ASRB NET in 2023. He has teaching experience of more than 2 years and he has published many articles, research papers and book chapters and he has also participated in many international and national Conference

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