Climate smart agriculture : concepts, challenges, and opportunities / / Pratap Bhattacharyya, Himanshu Pathak, Sharmistha Pal |
Autore | Bhattacharyya Pratap |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2020] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XVIII, 193 p. 46 illus., 40 illus. in color.) |
Disciplina | 338.1 |
Collana | Green energy and technology |
Soggetto topico | Sustainable agriculture |
ISBN |
9789811591327
981-15-9132-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture: Evidences and Predictions -- Dimensions of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Soil Management for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Water Management for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Energy Management for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Crop Management for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Livestock and Aquaculture Management for Climate Smart Agriculture -- Mitigation of Greenhouse Gases Emissions and Low Carbon Technologies -- Constrains and Barriers of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Mainstreaming of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) -- Messages and Way Forward. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910425157503321 |
Bhattacharyya Pratap
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Machines, Mechanism and Robotics [[electronic resource] ] : Proceedings of iNaCoMM 2019 / / edited by Rajeev Kumar, Vishal S. Chauhan, Mohammad Talha, Himanshu Pathak |
Autore | Kumar Rajeev |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1781 pages) |
Disciplina | 621.8 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
ChauhanVishal S
TalhaMohammad PathakHimanshu |
Collana | Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering |
Soggetto topico |
Machinery
Control engineering Robotics Automation Manufactures Machinery and Machine Elements Control, Robotics, Automation Machines, Tools, Processes |
ISBN |
981-16-0550-5
981-16-0549-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Effect of Structural Characteristics on Kinematics of Planar Kinematic Chains -- Kinematics Model of Bionic Manipulator by Using Elliptic Integral Approach -- Kinematic Synthesis and Optimization of a Double Slotted Fowler Flap Mechanism -- A Method to Detect Isomorphism in Planar Kinematic Chains -- Generation of Coupler Curves for Planar Kinematic Chains Using Link Joint Equations. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910743263603321 |
Kumar Rajeev
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Machines, Mechanism and Robotics : Proceedings of INaCoMM 2019 |
Autore | Kumar Rajeev |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, , 2021 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1781 pages) |
Altri autori (Persone) |
ChauhanVishal S
TalhaMohammad PathakHimanshu |
Collana | Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Ser. |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 981-16-0550-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | Machines, Mechanism and Robotics |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910497103003321 |
Kumar Rajeev
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Transformation of Agri-Food Systems |
Autore | Bansal K. C |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, , 2024 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (373 pages) |
Altri autori (Persone) |
LakraW. S
PathakHimanshu |
ISBN | 981-9980-14-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1: Innovations for Reconfiguring Food Systems -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Some High-Potential Near-Ready Technical Innovations -- 1.2.1 Green Ammonia -- 1.2.2 Protein Fermentation -- 1.2.3 Edible and Biodegradable Food Packaging -- 1.2.4 Low-Tech Urban Food Production -- 1.2.5 Off-Grid Renewable Energy Storage -- 1.2.6 Farm-to-Fork Virtual Marketplaces -- 1.3 Facilitating and Accelerating Change -- 1.4 Conclusions -- References -- 2: Transforming Food Systems for Higher, Sustainable, and Inclusive Agricultural Growth: Role of Policies and Institutions -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Contribution of High-Value Food Commodities to Agricultural Growth -- 2.3 Status of Markets, Infrastructure, and Institutions -- 2.4 Enabling Policies -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- 3: Improving Water Productivity for Transforming Agri-food Systems -- 3.1 Introduction and Context Setting -- 3.2 Water Productivity Assessment -- 3.3 Water Productivity Variations Across India -- 3.4 WP Improvements in Rainfed Districts -- 3.5 WP Improvements in Irrigated Areas -- 3.6 Conclusions -- References -- 4: Transforming Animal Health Sector -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Transforming Animal Health Sector for Food Security -- 4.2.1 Vaccination and Disease Control Program -- 4.2.2 Biosecurity Measures -- 4.2.3 Risk Assessment and Surveillance -- 4.2.4 Animal Identification and Traceability -- 4.2.5 Animal Movement Control -- 4.2.6 Response and Contingency Planning -- 4.2.7 Digital Technologies for Effective Animal Health Management -- 4.3 Transforming Animal Health Sector for Health Security -- 4.3.1 Zoonotic Disease Prevention and Control -- 4.3.2 Food Safety -- 4.3.3 Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance -- 5: International Partnership for Transformation of Agri-Food Systems -- 5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Cooperation Facilitation Arrangement -- 5.2.1 International Relation Division of ICAR and DARE -- 5.2.2 Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW) -- 5.3 Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation -- 5.3.1 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- 5.3.2 BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- 5.3.3 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) -- 5.3.4 Indo Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) -- 5.3.5 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) -- 5.3.6 G20 Nations -- 5.3.7 Quad Working Group -- 5.3.8 Neighbourhood Nations -- 5.4 Cooperation with International Organisations -- 5.4.1 Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) -- 5.4.2 Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations -- 5.4.3 World Food Programme (WFP) -- 5.4.4 Asia-Pacific Association of Agriculture Research Institutions (APAARI) -- 5.4.5 Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) -- 5.4.6 Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) -- 5.5 Other Foreign Aided/Collaboration Research -- 5.6 Aligning Agriculture Education with National Education Policy 2020 -- References -- 6: Managing Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture as Global Commonwealth -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 International Cooperation on the Conservation and Use of PGRFA -- 6.2.1 The Global System on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture -- 6.3 FAO´s Activities in Support of the Implementation of the Second GPA -- 6.3.1 In Situ Conservation and On-Farm Management of PGRFA -- 6.3.2 Ex Situ Conservation of PGRFA -- 6.3.2.1 Application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture -- 6.3.3 Sustainable Use of PGRFA -- 6.3.3.1 Global Conference on Green Development of Seed Industries -- 6.3.3.2 Strengthening Seed Systems. 6.3.3.3 Strengthening Plant Breeding -- Rehabilitation of Seed Systems -- 6.3.4 Building Sustainable Institutions and Human Capacities -- 6.3.4.1 Capacity-Building Activities -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- 7: Mainstreaming Millets for Food and Nutritional Security -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.1.1 Present Status of Production and Consumption of Millets -- 7.1.2 Inclusion of Millets in Contemporary Consumption Channels -- 7.2 Promotion of Awareness About Millets -- 7.2.1 Promotion Campaigns -- 7.2.2 India-State and Central Governments -- 7.2.3 Indian Council of Agricultural Research -- 7.2.4 UN: Commemoration of International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 -- 7.3 Strategies for Enhancing Consumption of Millets -- 7.3.1 Millet Products for Targeted Consumer Segments -- 7.3.2 Connecting with FPOs for Better Bargaining in Pricing -- 7.3.3 Mission Millets -- 7.3.4 Creating Additional Demand -- 7.4 Strategies for Enhancing Supply of Millets -- 7.4.1 Enhance Production and Productivity of Millets -- 7.4.2 Expand Area Under Millets Cultivation -- 7.5 Processing Technologies and Infrastructure-Existing Challenges -- 7.6 Commercialization of Millet Products -- 7.7 Training and Capacity Building -- 7.8 Policy Interventions -- 7.8.1 Seven Sutras -- 7.8.2 Promoting Household Consumption by Supporting PDS -- 7.8.3 Inclusion of Millets in Welfare Schemes of the Government -- 7.9 Outlook -- References -- 8: Natural Resource Management for Nutritional Security -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Need and Importance of Nutritional Security -- 8.3 Strategies and Approaches in Achieving Nutritional Security through NRM -- 8.4 Conclusions -- References -- 9: Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies: Pharmaceuticals and Food Fortification -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.1.1 Vitamins and Minerals or Micronutrients -- 9.1.2 Micronutrient Deficiencies -- 9.1.2.1 Global Prevalence. 9.1.2.2 Micronutrient Deficiency in India -- 9.2 Strategies to Control and Prevent Micronutrient Deficiencies -- 9.2.1 Global Strategies -- 9.2.1.1 Dietary Improvement -- 9.2.1.2 Food Fortification -- 9.2.1.3 Health Supplements/Dietary Supplement -- 9.2.1.4 Pharmaceutical Approach (Prophylactic and Therapeutic Supplements) -- 9.2.1.5 Public Health and Disease Control Measures -- 9.2.2 National Strategies -- 9.3 Nutrition Metrics -- 9.3.1 Nutrient Requirements and Recommended Dietary Allowances -- 9.3.2 Rationale for Vitamin and Mineral Supplements and Fortification -- 9.3.3 Standards of Pharmaceutical Supplement -- 9.3.4 Standards of Micronutrients in Food Fortification at Population Level -- 9.3.4.1 WHO Guidelines -- 9.3.4.2 National Guidelines -- 9.4 Outcome Measures of Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition -- 9.4.1 Clinical/Sub-clinical and Biomarkers -- 9.5 Pharmaceutical Supplementation -- 9.5.1 Efficacy and Effectiveness -- 9.5.2 Multiple Micronutrients Supplement (MMS) in Pregnancy -- 9.6 Fortification -- 9.6.1 Historical Perspective (Success Stories) -- 9.6.2 Effectiveness of Mandatory Fortification -- 9.6.3 Mandatory Vitamin A Supplementation for Children in India -- 9.6.4 Extra Nutritional Benefits of Vitamin A Supplementation in Children -- 9.6.5 Vitamin and Mineral Fortification in India -- 9.6.6 Home/Point-of Use Fortification with Micronutrient Powders (MNP) -- 9.7 Challenges to Micronutrient Fortification in India -- 9.8 Major Knowledge Gaps and Research Opportunities -- 9.9 Conclusions -- References -- 10: Demand-Supply of Agri-food Commodities in India -- 10.1 Background -- 10.2 Agri-Food System -- 10.3 Production Sub-System -- 10.4 Consumption Pattern of Food Commodities -- 10.5 Demand and Supply Projections -- 10.6 Conclusions -- References -- 11: Dietary Guidelines and What Indians Eat -- 11.1 Background -- 11.2 `My Plate for the Day´. 11.3 Food Group Consumption among Rural and Urban Population -- 11.4 Energy and Protein Intake among Rural and Urban Population -- 11.5 Percent Calories (Energy-En) from Different Food Groups among Urban and Rural Adults (Fig. 11.2a, b) -- 11.6 Highlights from the Surveys -- 11.7 Conclusion -- References -- 12: Balancing Human Demand and Ecological Supply for Sustainable Agriculture -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 State of the World´s Land and Water Resources System for Food -- 12.2.1 Land Degradation in India -- 12.2.2 Safeguarding Water Resources in India -- 12.3 Balancing Demand Side (Ecological Footprint) and Supply Side Biocapacity -- 12.4 Sustainability Science (SS) -- 12.4.1 Categories of Farming Systems -- 12.4.2 Major Farming Systems of South Asia -- 12.5 Properties of Sustainable Agroecosystems -- 12.5.1 Effect of Agricultural Sustainability, Technologies and Practices -- 12.6 Approaches to Sustainable Natural Resource Management -- 12.6.1 Supporting Activities and Similar Environmentally Friendly Practices -- 12.7 Issues Need to Be Addressed -- 12.8 To Conclude -- References -- 13: Extension Strategies for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Eastern Himalayan -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 The Eastern Himalayan Region: Agro-Climatic Zone (EHR-ACZ) -- 13.3 Extension Strategies: The Basics -- 13.3.1 Agricultural Extension in the Developing World -- 13.4 Novel Extension Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change -- 13.5 Innovative Extension Models for Climate Resilience in Agriculture -- 13.6 National Climate Change Adaptation Programs -- 13.7 Plausible Mechanism of Linkage of Extension Strategies with SDGs -- 13.8 Extension Strategies: Success Stories in Eastern Himalayan Region -- 13.8.1 The m4Agri Project at Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur -- 13.9 Suggestions for Policy Makers -- References. 14: Transforming the Indian Livestock Sector. |
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