Keywords
Agricultural Meteorology, Atmospheric Structure, Solar Radiation, Temperature and Humidity,Wind and Precipitation, eather Forecasting, Climatic Classification, Microclimate Management, Agrometeorological Advisory, Phenology and Crop Growth, Irrigation Scheduling, Pest and Disease Forecasting, Yield Prediction Models, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Climate Change Impacts, Decision Support Systems (DSS), Natural Disaster Risk Reduction, Precision Farming, Resource Use Efficiency, ICAR and SAU SyllabusIntroductory Agricultural Meteorology
authored by: Surender Singh, V Uma Maheswara Rao & BV Ramana RaoLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 24.7 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 800 GMS
Buy from FlipkartIntroductory Agricultural Meteorology is a foundational textbook that introduces students to the core principles of atmospheric and agricultural sciences, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in farming and agri-environmental management. Beginning with basic concepts such as the structure of the atmosphere, solar radiation, temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation, the book gradually transitions into specialized areas including weather forecasting, climatic classification, microclimate management, and agrometeorological advisory services.
The book explores the critical relationships between weather parameters and plant physiology, highlighting how changes in climate affect phenology, pest and disease incidence, irrigation scheduling, and crop yield forecasting. It introduces emerging themes like climate-smart agriculture, decision support systems, and the role of agrometeorology in precision farming and disaster risk reduction.
Clear explanations, illustrations, case studies, and chapter-end questions make it an ideal learning tool for undergraduate students, extension workers, and aspiring agricultural professionals.
This book not only serves as an academic text but also as a practical guide that empowers readers with meteorological insights essential for making informed, weather-resilient agricultural decisions.
1. Introduction to Meteorology and Agricultural Meteorology
2. Earth‘s Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
3. Atmospheric Pressure and Wind
4. Solar Radiation
5. Light - A Comprehensive Overview
6. Atmospheric Temperature
7. Thermal Regime and Crop Growth & Development
8. Water Vapor in the Atmosphere
9. Cloud Formation and Classification
10. Processes of Condensation
11. Precipitation & its Forms
12. Monsoons & Their Mechanism
13. Weather Hazards
14. Microclimatic Modifications
15. Climate Normals for Crops and Livestock
16. Weather Forecasting
17. Climate Change and Agriculture
18. Weather and Agriculture Relationship
19. Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Horticulture
20. Impact of Climate Change on Sericulture
21. Agricultural Meteorology: An Essential Associate for Food and Nutrition Security