Sustainable Production of Root and Tuber Crops

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Sustainable Production of Root and Tuber Crops Editors: Milan Kumar Lal, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Ravinder Kumar, Brajesh Singh Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Pages: 328 Illustrations and other contents: 27 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white Language: English ISBN: 9781032782805 Categories: , , , , , , ,

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and developments in the field of root and tuber crops from a sustainable production and protection perspective. With a focus on sustainable production methods, the book offers valuable insights and perspectives on how to improve the efficiency and sustainability of root and tuber crop production. This is particularly important given the increasing demand for food security and sustainable agriculture practices globally. Chapters focus on a wide range of production strategies, including soil, nutrient dynamics, nutrient management, fertilizer consumption, and cropping systems, as well as the use of modern farming techniques and technologies. With seed production and supply chains playing critical roles in cash crops like potatoes, a staple food in many countries, the volume also covers healthy seed planting material, low-cost technological intervention for quality seed production, integrated weed management for local and global perspectives, and enhancing the efficiency of small-holder farmers in the Global South. Finally, the book considers the challenges posed by pests and disease management. It describes management methods as well as the distribution, symptoms and damage, biology, survival, and spread of each pest, and also discusses various environmentally friendly pest management strategies, such as physical, cultural, chemical, biological, host resistance, and integrated methods. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of sustainable agriculture, crop management and plant sciences.

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Author Biography

Ravinder Kumar is a Senior Scientist at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India. Milan Kumar Lal is a Scientist at the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, India. Rahul Kumar Tiwari is a Scientist at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, India. Brajesh Singh is Principal Scientist and Director of the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, India.