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The book, which comprises 33 chapters, delves into various areas of agricultural science, including water resource management, irrigation water management, soil resource management, sustainability in agriculture, and crop management and productivity. These chapters have been authored by esteemed researchers from around the globe. The book is expected to be a significant addition to the field of agricultural technology, as it aims to provide researchers and policymakers with up-to-date scientific information.

The book, which includes 33 chapters covering topics such as water resource management, irrigation water management, soil resource management, sustainability in agriculture, and crop management and productivity, is an invaluable resource for researchers and policymakers in the field. The content of the book has been written by distinguished experts from around the world. The publication will play a significant role in providing the latest agricultural technology information to the relevant researchers and policy makers.

The book Intercropping System is an informative resource that presents the theory and practices of the intercropping system. This traditional cropping system involves the coexistence of two or more crops for a significant portion of their growth period. In light of the current negative impacts on crop productivity and soil fertility, a system approach to cropping has become increasingly relevant.The book is divided into nine chapters. The first two chapters provide an overview of the intercropping system and the complexity of the competitive relationship among component crops. The third chapter discusses the management options in intercropping systems, while the fourth chapter highlights the multifaceted benefits of this approach. Chapter 5 explores the suitability of the intercropping system for adoption in organic agriculture. The sixth chapter describes how an intercropping system can contribute to agricultural sustainability and several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chapter 7 presents the practice of alley cropping, a form of agroforestry, in resource-poor conditions. The eighth chapter discusses the benefits of including legumes as components in the intercropping system. Finally, the ninth chapter examines the performance of important crops in the intercropping system.

This book addresses the technologies that can be employed to tackle the challenges of global food security. Several recent studies have reported the significant impact of changing climate on the agricultural production, thus posing a challenge in achieving global food security. Thus, to mitigate these challenges there is an urgent need to develop approaches that may be helpful for the sustainability of food production. These approaches are based on three objectives: (i) sustainably increasing agricultural productivity to support equitable increases in farm incomes, food security, and development; (ii) adapting and building the resilience of food systems to climate change; and (iii), where possible, reducing GHGs emissions from agriculture. This book provides updated information for these climate-smart agricultural technologies that hold high potential to increase productivity, improve resilience, and provide efficient resource utilization.This book is a valuable resource for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, professors and policymakers in the field of agriculture, botany and agriculture extension functionaries.