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Organic Farming

Global Perspectives and Methods

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

AvSarath Chandran,Unni M.R.,Sabu Thomas,Dharmendra Kumar Meena

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Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods, Second Edition provides the core definition and concepts of organic farming, also addressing current challenges and goals. The book provides a comprehensive resource, from sustainability to influences on the ecosystem, including the significance of seed, soil, water and weed management, and other important aspects. In addition, it presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. This fully revised and updated edition expands coverage to include important economic considerations, understanding the influence of nanotechnology on organic farming, vertical farming, organic farming and livestock management, as well as the future of organic farming.

Written by a team of global experts to provide current concepts of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

Presents the latest insights, from basic principles to emerging practices and future prospects
Includes new chapters on emerging organic farming practices and opportunities to address animal agriculture and vertical and indoor farming
Includes coverage of standards, certification and accreditation, and presents insights on economics and marketing

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-06-29
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt1 000 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieWoodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Antal sidor625
Upplaga2
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780323991452

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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. 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 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. Dr. D. K. Meena is a Senior Scientist working at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, India. Dr. Meena has in his credit more than 60 international, 10 national peer reviewed articles, 25 book chapters, more than 50 popular articles. In addition, he is a member of the Editorial board of Research Biotica, Review Editor of Frontiers in Aquatic Physiology, and Section Editorof the World Journal of Food Science and Technology. Dr. Meena received the Young Scientist Award from the Academy of Environmental Biology, Fellow of Environmental Biology, Fellow of Fisheries and Life Sciences, best Presentation awards in international and national forums. He has worked for more than 10 years on conversion of waste to wealth and his work has been published in high impact journals. He has also commercialized brewery waste-based fish feed, and is currently developing silkworm pupae waste-based fish feed.

1. Introduction to organic farming 2. Organic farming: Implementation and importance of cultural considerations 3. Contribution of Organic Farming Towards Global Food Security An Overview 4. Fertilizers Need for New Strategies 5. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency and Sustainably 6. Role of Microorganisms (Mycorrhizae) in Organic Farming 7. Integrated Weed Management in Organic Farming 8. Pest Control in Organic Farming 9. Interactions Between Flowering Plants and Arthropods in Organic Agroecosystems A Review and Case Study 10. The Potential of Agro-Ecological Properties in Fulfilling the Promise of Organic Farming A Case Study of Bean Root Rots and Yields in Iran 11. Organic farming: Case Studies 12. Understanding Organic Agriculture Through a Legal Perspective 13. Impact of organic food and organic agriculture on human health and ecosystem 14. Certification, standards and accreditation in organic farming: An update 15. Vertical farming and organic farming integration: A review 16. Organic agriculture and livestock management 17. Role of organic farming in addressing future challenges 18. Influence of nanotechnology on organic agriculture 19. Bioenergy Production and Organic Agriculture 20. Waste management strategies in organic agriculture 21. Farm waste to wealth 22. Marketing of organic products 23. Economics of organic farming 24. LCA of organic farming 25. Future Perspective in Organic Farming Fertilization Management and Product