The landscape of food production in the country has transformed rapidly with advances in Agricultural Sciences. Agricultural techniques, particularly those introduced post-independence, have significantly boosted food production, which now exceeds 309 million tonnes—a six-fold increase. The Green Revolution, initiated in the 1960s, brought high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of crops like Mexican dwarf wheat, hybrid sorghum, maize, and rice, alongside innovative techniques in plant population optimization, soil fertility management, and pest control.
The book “New Horizons in Agriculture: Lab to Land” explores these advancements across 12 chapters, focusing on enhancing crop production through innovative, field-tested tools and techniques. It aims to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information for students, teachers, and researchers, with content sourced from various publications and online platforms. Constructive feedback for further improvement of the book is encouraged.
Dharm Veer Singh S/O Shri Veer Bhagwan Singh and Smt Suman Singh was born into a farming family on July 1, 1996, in Ranapur, a village in the Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc. (Agriculture) at Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda and his M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding at Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, Mr. Singh has demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, consistently ranking first in all his examinations. As an accomplished writer and researcher, he has contributed significantly to the scientific community through the publication of various book chapters, review papers, research papers, popular articles, and research abstracts.
Rajput is a prominent figure in environmental science, specializing in the interaction of nanoparticles and heavy metals with plants, soil, and microbial communities. With 155 scientific publications to his credit, including 85 peer-reviewed articles, 5 books, and 20 chapters, he is widely recognized for his contributions. He is an esteemed reviewer for major journals and serves on the editorial boards of several reputed journals and received an outstanding reviewing certificate by Elsevier & Springer. He is an editorial board member of Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (ISSN 2147-4249), SAINS TANAH – Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology (ISSN 1412-3606), Emergent Life Sciences Research (ISSN: 2395-6658) and serves as guest editor, Plants (ISSN 2223-7747, IF-2.76), and Frontiers in Agronomy (His work has earned him numerous accolades, including certificates of appreciation and the title of "Highly Qualified Specialist" by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Kartikeya Shrivastava holds both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. He completed his Post-Doctoral studies at the Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI), Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Dr. Shrivastava has an extensive career in the field of plant breeding, having served as Manager (R&D) at Indo American Hybrid Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, and as a Plant Breeder at Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. Currently, he is a Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi. In his illustrious career, Dr. Shrivastava has made significant contributions, including the release of the Indian mustard variety HUJM 10-6 (Malviya Nidhi). He has supervised 10 Ph.D. and 25 M.Sc. students, as well as one Post-Doctoral scholar. His research portfolio includes 60 research publications, 7 books, and 7 popular articles.
Shivendra Pratap Singh is working as a Subject Matter Specialist, department of plant breeding at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Belipar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Singh was born on August 12, 1995, at Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. He passed through first class in all degree programs and won National and international awards in his profession. Dr. Singh has attended several research papers, technical bulletins, books/Booklets, Book chapters, practical manuals, folders and popular articles all of which have been published in various scientific forums.
1. Integrated Farming System
2. Bio- Herbicide: A Tool for Sustainable Weed Management
3. Biological Pest Management in Modern Agriculture
4. Climate Resilient Breeding: Future of Agriculture
5. Bio-Fortification: A Step Towards Nutritional Security
6. Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
7. Hydroponics Technology, It’s Application and Advantages for Horticultural Crops
8. The Role of Integrated Pest Management in Modern Agriculture
9. Mendalian Genetics and Its Role in Plant Breeding
10. Nanotechnology Application for Improving Fruit Crop Yield and Quality
11. Quorum Sensing Molecules: Role in Bacterial and Plant Interaction
12. Transgenic Silkworms and Its Scope in Sericulture