This book, "Integrating Food Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Resilience," brings together contributions from leading experts in the fields of agriculture, ecology, climate science, and socio-economics. Through a series of case studies, theoretical explorations, and practical frameworks, it illustrates how integrated approaches can foster synergies between food security, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. The book contents 28 Chapters in 3 Section which covers the 1. Overview of food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience; 2. Current perspective on food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience; 3. Ecological resilience and adaptation. The chapters highlight innovative practices, from agroecology and sustainable land management to policy interventions and community-led initiatives, demonstrating the power of collaborative action. It will be really helpful to the researchers, the scientific community, academicians, business farmers and policymakers as a resources book.
Hanuman Singh Jatav: is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner Jaipur (Rajasthan), India. He has more than 7 years of Teaching and 10 years of Research experience in the field of Sewage Sludge, Biochar, Micronutrients, Heavy Metals, Soil Fertility Management including M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. He has completed B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur-Rajasthan, India. Dr. Jatav has completed his M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- U.P. India. At present, Dr. Jatav is an emerging person in the field of research transforming himself to an excellent scientific level by enhancing research capacity by promoting environmental sustainability. He has published more than 120 paper(s) including Research papers, Review papers, Books, Book chapters and Technical papers from various National and International repute Journals and Publishers. He is serving as an Academic Editor and member of Subject expertise in Springer, Taylor and Francis, Elsevier, Frontiers, CARJ, JEB, ICAR Journals and Science Domain for the last six years. He is serving as an active member of more than 15 various national and international scientific societies. Dr. Jatav has been awarded a Certificate of Gratitude as an Ambassador by IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature- Gland, Switzerland (https://www.iucn.org/) in the World Conservation Congress during Global Youth Summit. Dr. Jatav also served as Visiting Professor at Southern Federal University, st., Bol'shaya Sadovaya Ulitsa, 105/42, Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia and expertise on Sustainable Soil and Plant Health Management. He has been also awarded the best paper and poster presentation for his work. He has also attended more than 40 conferences besides this he has also completed more than 35 training pertaining to his research. Considering Dr. Jatav work at an excellent level he has been awarded as Outstanding Assistant Professor of the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner Jaipur (Rajasthan) India
Lokesh Kumar Jat: is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner Jaipur (Rajasthan), India. He has more than 7 years of Teaching and 12 years of Research experience in the field of INM, Biochar, Micronutrients, Soil Fertility Management including M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. He has completed B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Swami Keshwanand Agriculture University, Bikaner-Rajasthan, India. Dr. Jat has completed his M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- U.P. India. At present, Dr. Jat is actively involve in various scientific experiments to comeout with the possible solution for the farmers of Zone IIa, Rajasthan. Dr. Jat has published various Research papers, Review papers, Books, Book chapters and Technical papers from various National and International repute Journals and Publishers. He is also serving as an active members of various national and international scientific societies
Prof. Harphool Singh: did his B.Sc.(Hons.) Ag. & M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) from Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner. He was awarded Need-cum-merit scholarship during B.Sc. (Ag) & M.Sc. (Ag) degree. He obtained Ph.D. degree from CCSHAU, Hisar and awarded Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) of ICAR New Delhi during the programme. Dr. Harphool Singh started his career as Assistant Professor (Agronomy) at RAU, Bikaner in 1996. He subsequently worked as Associate Professor, Professor & Senior Scientist Cum-Head at KVK Fathepur. During the service period he also worked as an Incharge, ECF Scheme (ICAR) at SKRAU Bikaner, University Head and Professor (Agronomy) at SKNCOA, Jobner during the year 2015 to 2018, Zonal Director research at ARS Navgaon, Alwar & Fatehpur- Shekhawati, Dean at College of Agriculture, Peethampuri & Fatehpur- Shekhawati. He has been involved in organizing trainings, Demonstration and Extension activities towards dissemination of Agronomical technology. He is continuously working for upliftment of livelihood of farmers which make SKNAU, Jobner University a household name in the farming community. He is serving this university more 28 years and serves more than 4 of units of SKNAU, Jobner in different positions. Presently, Dr. Singh is serving as Dean, CoA, Fatehpur- Shekhawati. Prof. Singh has published various Research papers, Review papers, Books, Book chapters and Technical papers from various National and International repute Journals and Publishers. He has given 28 crop production recommendations and successfully completed 15 externally funded research projects.
Mudasser Ahmed Khan: has completed his B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons. and M.Sc.(Ag.) in Plant Pathology from Rajasthan Agriculutre University. After that completed Ph.D in Plant Pathology from Swami Keshvanand Rajasthan Agriculutre University. At present Dr. Khan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner Jaipur (Rajasthan) India. Apart from his teaching, he is also actively involve in doing research on crop’s disease management of Semi Arid region. He is also working as a master trainer for State Agriculture Department to solve various issues of farmer's and has delivered more then 60 lectures to the farming community. Dr. Khan has published various Research papers, Review papers, Books, Book chapters and Technical papers from various National and International recognized Journals and Publishers. His keen research interests is on Bioagent, Soil-borne diseases, Mushroom cultivation, Induced resistance and molecular studies and Soil microbilogy.
Vishnu D. Rajput: is working as a Leading Researcher (Associate Professor), Head of ‘Soil Health Lab’ at Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. His ongoing research is based on toxic effects of bulk- and nano-forms of metals, and investigating the bioaccumulation, bio/geo-transformations, uptake, translocation, and toxic effects of bulk- and nano-forms of metals on plant physiology, morphology, anatomy, the ultrastructure of cellular and subcellular organelles, cytomorphometric modifications, and DNA damage. He is also discovering the possible remediation approaches such using biochar/nano-biochar based sorbents and nanotechnological approaches. With long experience and experimental work, Dr. Rajput comprehensively detailed the state of research in environmental science in regard to “how nanoparticles/heavy metals interact with plants, soil, microbial community, and the larger environment as well as possible remediation technology using nanoparticles/nano-biochar.He has published (total of 351 scientific publications) 204 peer-reviewed full-length articles, 18 books (Springer, Elsevier, CRC-press, Nova-USA), 70 chapters (Scopus indexed), 44 conference articles and achieve h-index: 22 by Scopus with 2068 citations, till November 2022. He is an internationally recognized reviewer, reviewed 205 manuscripts and received an Outstanding Reviewing Certificate by Elsevier, Springer & Plants-MDPI. He is an editorial board member of various high-impacted journals. He is a leader of several grants including Mega-Grant, BRICS and performer/co-PI of several national and international projects. Dr. Rajput has received “Certificate for Appreciation 2019" 2021, “Certificate of Honor 2020", Diploma Award 2021, by Southern Federal University, Russia, for outstanding contribution in academic, creative research, and publication activities. He has also received “Highly Qualified Specialist” status by Russian government and included in the list of top 2% of Russian scientists.