Climate-Resilient Plantation Crop Management for Sustainable Agriculture explores innovative approaches to managing plantation crops under changing climatic conditions. It covers climate-smart practices, resource conservation, pest and disease management, soil health, water efficiency, and sustainable production strategies. The book provides valuable insights for students, researchers, educators, and agricultural professionals.
Dr. Ompal Singh Professor and Dean, School of Agriculture, Eklavya University, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, holds a B.Sc. (Ag.) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, an M.Sc. in Crop Physiology from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, and a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from JNKVV, Jabalpur. With 10 years of teaching, research, and extension experience at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, and JNKVV, he has contributed 51 scientific publications, 20 technical articles, 3 books, 2 patents, and 4 book chapters. He has organized government-funded training programs and received prestigious honours, including the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award and Young Scientist Award.
Dr. Sachin Prakash Nagre is Assistant Project Manager (Technical) at RCFC, Central Region, NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH, functioning at JNKVV, Jabalpur. He holds B.Sc. (Ag.) from PDKV, Akola, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from JNKVV. His research focuses on plant physiology, medicinal plant research, and improving medicinal plant growth, productivity, and quality. He has authored 15+ research publications, two technical articles, and one book. He received the Best M.Sc. Thesis Award for his academic and research contributions.
Dr. Ragni Bhargava Assistant Professor and Head, School of Agriculture, Eklavya University, Damoh, holds B.Sc. (Forestry), M.Sc. (Agroforestry), and Ph.D. in Forestry. With six years’ teaching, research, and extension experience at TFRI, Jabalpur, and Eklavya University, she has published 15 research papers, 30 technical articles, authored four books, three patents, and eight book chapters. Her research focuses on forestry, agroforestry, and sustainable resource management. She has received several honours, including Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, Best Research Scholar Award, Young Women Scientist Award, and Best M.Sc. Thesis Award.