Agrostology and Agroforestry

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

This book provides systematic treatment of agrostology and agroforestry systems with emphasis on Indian conditions. It covers fundamental principles of grassland ecology including succession, biotype classification, and ecological status of grasslands in India. The text examines pasture establishment, improvement, and renovation for natural and cultivated pastures, including:Provides systematic coverage of agrostology principles including grassland ecology, succession patterns, and biotype classification with specific reference to Indian ecological conditionsAddresses practical methods for pasture establishment, improvement, and renovation for both natural and cultivated pastures with classification based on multiple criteriaExamines seven major agroforestry systems including agrisilviculture, silvipasture, agrisilvipasture, agrihorticulture, aquasilviculture, alley cropping, and energy plantationDiscusses crop production technology in silvipastoral systems with emphasis on wasteland development, species selection, and planting methodsCovers management practices including irrigation, manuring, lopping, and coppicing in agroforestry systems with analysis of above-ground and underground interferencesThis title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-07-21
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041371267

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Yamini Baghel is Asst. professor at the College of Forestry and Research Station, Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Chhattisgarh, India. She earned her Ph.D. in Forestry in 2022 and holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Forestry and Environmental Sciences from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, India.Her academic and research interests focus on forest silviculture, traditional agroforestry, carbon mitigation, and the indigenous tribes of central India. Her research contributions have been published in several peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, addressing topics such as species diversity, nutrient cycling, the role of minor forest products in sustainable livelihoods, urban forests, and indigenous traditional knowledge.Dr. Baghel received a Gold Medal during her B.Sc. program for exceptional academic performance. Her work contributes to the discourse on agroforestry, floral diversity, and ethnobotany, particularly their role in climate change mitigation in the context of India's natural resources and conservation.

Recensioner i media

"The book systematically introduces the scientific principles of agrostology, emphasizing the ecological and economic importance of grasses and grassland ecosystems. By combining theoretical explanations with practical perspectives on grassland management, the book enables readers to understand both the scientific foundations and applied importance of grassland conservation.Attention to the social acceptability and economic viability of agroforestry practices further strengthens the practical relevance of the work. Overall, Agrostology and Agroforestry represent a well-organized and academically rigorous contribution that will be highly beneficial for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences."— Sheetanshu Gupta, Central Agricultural University, India.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Agrostology 2. Pasture Establishment and its Improvement 3. Agroforestry Systems 4. Crop Production Technology in Agroforestry and Agrostology Systems