Unlock the future of agriculture with Exploring Modern Concepts in Agricultural Sciences: Innovations for Food Security and Climate Resilience.
This ground-breaking book dives into the cutting-edge techniques and strategies reshaping the agricultural landscape, offering a comprehensive exploration of how science and technology are paving the way for sustainable food production. From precision farming and biotechnology to climate-smart practices, this work presents the innovations critical to meeting the demands of a growing global population while addressing the challenges of climate change. With expert insights and real-world applications, this book empowers researchers, policymakers, and farmers with the knowledge needed to ensure food security and build resilience in the face of environmental shifts.
Whether you are a seasoned agricultural professional or a newcomer to the field, this book is your essential guide to the future of farming, where science meets sustainability to create a thriving, secure world for generations to come.
Dr. Amanullah is currently working as Professor in the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Crop Production Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan. Dr. Amanullah has published/edited more than 29 books/reports, and more than 350 research papers/chapters in peer reviewed journals including more than 130 papers in the impact factor journals.
Dr. Amanullah is the co-author in few books published by UN-FAO e.g. (1): Soil and Pulses: Symbiosis for Life (2016) (2): Unlocking the Potential of Soil Organic Carbon (2017), (3): Soil Pollution: a hidden reality (2018), (4): Measuring and modelling soil carbon stocks and stock changes in livestock production systems – Guidelines for assessment (2019), and (5): Water use of livestock production systems and supply chains – Guidelines for assessment (2020), etc.
Dr. Amanullah is the co-author of a chapter on the assessment report of The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) on land degradation and restoration (2018). Dr. Amanullah worked as review editor of The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Land (SRCCL), also known as the “Special Report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems (2019).
Dr. Amanullah also edited few books with Intech Open e.g.: (1): Rice - Technology and Production (2017), (2): Nitrogen in Agriculture-Updates (2018), (3): Corn: Production and Human Health in Changing Climate (2018), (4): Agronomy - Climate Change & Food Security (2020), etc. The 06 recent published books of Dr. Amanullah are: 1-Agriculture on Fertilizer Use, Soil Health and Agricultural Sustainability (2022), 2-Integrated nutrients management: An approach for sustainable crop production and food security in changing climates (2023), 3-Harvesting Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Agronomy Courses (2024), 4- Integrated Agriculture: An Approach for Sustainable Agriculture (2024), 5-Climate Change and Food Production (2024), and 6-Crop Nutrition: Enhancing Healthy Soils, Food Security, Environmental Sustainability and Advancing SDGs (2025).
Dr. Amanullah has been awarded with three Research Productivity Awards by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Islamabad in 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2015-16. Dr. Amanullah represented Pakistan in the FAO Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) in the Global Soil Partnership (2015-2018). Some of Dr. Amanullah field of interests includes: Agronomy, Field Crops Production, Crop Physiology & Growth Analysis, Inter-Cropping & Plants Competition, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Food Security & Nutrition, Biofortification in Field Crops, GHGs Estimation in Field Crops, Crop Nutrition, Fertilizer and Water Use Efficiency, Dryland Agriculture & Drought, Organic Farming, Crops Management under Stressful Environments, Sustainable Crop Production, Sustainable Soil and Water Management, Sustainable and Integrated Agriculture, and Farmers trainings & Field Days etc.
Chapter 1.Introduction to Agriculture: The Science of Farming
Chapter 2.Agronomy: The Science of Crop Management
Chapter 3.Soil: The Science of Earth’s Skin
Chapter 4.Environmental Science: The Science of Ecological Balance
Chapter 5.Horticulture: The Art and Science of Fruits, Vegetables, and Ornamental Plants
Chapter 6.Plant Breeding and Genetics: The Science of Enhancing Traits
Chapter 7.Water Management: Navigating the Science of Vital Resources
Chapter 8.Farm Mechanization: Bridging the Gap With Agricultural Technology
Chapter 9.Biotechnology: Illuminating the Path of Genetic Innovation
Chapter 10.Plant Protection: The Science of Safeguarding
Chapter 11.Food Sciences and Human Nutrition: Exploring the Science of Sustenance
Chapter 12.Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences: The Science of Livestock Care
Chapter 13.Agriculture Extension and Communication: The Science of Knowledge Sharing
Chapter 14.Rural Development and Agriculture Economics: The Science of Sustainability
Chapter 15.Climate Change: The Science of Global Shifts
Chapter 16.Global Warming and Food Security: Exploring Climate Dynamics and Impacts
Chapter 17.AI and Digital Technologies in Agricultural Sciences: Revolutionizing Food Security and Climate Resilience
Chapter 19.Modern Agricultural Sciences Glossary: Your Guide to Key Terms