Book Description
Climate-Smart Crop Physiology explores physiological responses of crops to climate variability, environmental stresses, and changing growing conditions. It highlights innovative approaches for improving stress tolerance, water and nutrient-use efficiency, photosynthesis, productivity, and resilience, supporting sustainable and climate-smart crop production for students, researchers, and agricultural professionals.
Authors Details
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Plant/Crop Physiology at RLB Central Agricultural University, Jhansi. An ICAR-NET qualified scientist, his research focuses on heat and drought tolerance in wheat. He has over seven years of research experience, 35+ publications, two books, and several prestigious awards and recognitions.
Dr. Anil Kumar Dogra
Dr. Anil Kumar Dogra is an Assistant Professor in the Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, presently serving at Government Degree College Khour. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology and has qualified CSIR-NET and ICAR-ASRB NET. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he has published research papers, books, and chapters.
Dr. Kousik Atta
Dr. Kousik Atta is an Assistant Professor of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry at GLA University, Mathura. An ICAR-JRF and UGC-NET qualified scholar, he received the Young Scientist Award in 2024. His research interests include stress physiology, high-throughput phenotyping, nutrio-physiology, climate change, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Mr. Lukram Shantikumar
Mr. Lukram Shantikumar is an Assistant Professor of Plant Physiology at Central Agricultural University, Pasighat. His research interests include crop physiology, abiotic stress tolerance, nitrogen-use efficiency, molecular breeding, and climate-resilient crop improvement. He has contributed to research publications, book chapters, and projects focused on sustainable crop production and climate adaptation.