This book presents decades of global research on how sustainable soil development can enhance carbon storage—a key to climate mitigation, food security, and biodiversity. It highlights the vital importance of plant species selection and the risks of invasive species.
Divine Soil
The gods of Ancient Greece are related to specific ancient lifeways and soils. This book details the soils at their temples as a basis for the lives of deities, from hunter-gatherers Apollo and Artemis to farmers Demeter and Dionysos, revealing a link between soil and soul.
Sustainable Agronomy
How do we feed a growing world without harming the ecosystem? This book explains sustainable strategies to manage modern agricultural problems, improve soil health, and protect crops with non-chemical approaches. A guide for anyone who cares about our food and our planet.
Nature’s Rhythm
Discover how seasons affect the potency of medicinal plants. Blending traditional wisdom with modern science, this guide shows how weather alters a plant’s healing power. It explores climate change’s impact and offers practical advice on when to grow and harvest for best results.
Vertebrate Fauna of Lesotho
Lesotho is an endemic ‘hot-spot’ in southern Africa, yet its wildlife remains little-known. This book, the first monograph on Lesotho’s vertebrates, enables tourists, nature lovers, and researchers to explore this beautiful region with accurate data on wildlife distribution.
Biotechnology of Neglected and Underutilized Legume Crops
This book shines a spotlight on the hidden heroes of agriculture: underutilized legumes. From drought-resistant beans to nutrient-rich pulses, these crops offer real solutions for sustainable farming, global nutrition, and restoring ecosystems.
Soil Microbiome Dynamics
As agriculture faces challenges from climate change, harnessing the soil microbiome is crucial. This book integrates the latest research with practical applications, providing innovative solutions to enhance productivity, improve soil health, and foster a sustainable future.
The Future Generation of Smart Agriculture
This timely survey shows how advanced computational methods are reengineering agriculture. Written by top experts, this book covers recent advances in AI-based plant science, precision farming, and disease detection, making it an essential guide to the future of smart farming.
This book is a collection of exquisite coloured photographs illustrating Jordan’s diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plants. It discusses 281 species from diverse habitats, with information on taxonomy, chemical constituents, healing properties, and uses in folk medicine.
Explore Jordan’s medicinal and aromatic plants in this valuable reference. Illustrated with full-color photos, it presents up-to-date information on 209 species, covering their taxonomy, medicinal values, healing properties, and uses in folk medicine.
This collection of exquisite coloured photographs illustrates Jordan’s diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plants. It details 279 species, covering their taxonomy, chemical constituents, and uses in folk medicine. A valuable resource for culinary, health, and other purposes.
Soil Erosion and Conservation
Knowledge on soil erosion and conservation is crucial for food security and sustainable land management. This book covers theoretical and practical aspects with a focus on Sri Lanka’s dry zone, presenting new findings for geographers, ecologists, students, and researchers.
An Introduction to Roundworms
Discover roundworms: the Earth’s most pervasive yet little-known animals. This book reveals their impact on our health, agriculture, and ecosystems, and their vital role in space research, environmental monitoring, and pest control. Features interviews with renowned scientists.
From Gunnerales to Oxalidales
This book describes in detail the morphological characters of all modern angiosperm families. Illustrated with original photos showing principal characters for identification, it is an essential resource for taxonomists, biologists, conservationists, and students.
From Malpighiales to Sapindales
This book describes in detail the morphological characters of all modern angiosperm families. Illustrated with original photos showing the principal characters for identification, it is an essential guide for taxonomists, evolutionary biologists, conservationists, and students.
Logistics in India’s Farm Sector
This empirical study analyzes how poor logistics cripple India’s agriculture, causing massive post-harvest losses. It advocates for targeted infrastructure investment to unlock food security, improve market access, and foster sustainable growth.
The Himalaya, a global biodiversity hotspot, faces profound threats from climate change. This volume explores the impacts on plants, microbes, and ecosystems, offering expert strategies and policy recommendations to safeguard this fragile mountain arc.
Interdisciplinary Pathways to Sustainability
This volume presents cutting-edge research on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and rural development. It addresses urgent global challenges, bridging academic insight with practical application to shape the future of global food systems and rural livelihoods.
Advances in Crop Physiology
In an era of climate uncertainty, this book bridges plant physiology and practical agronomy. It explores the science of agricultural resilience, equipping readers with tools to optimize crop performance and build a more sustainable, productive agricultural future.
Agriculture in an Urbanizing Society Volume Two
This conference proceedings represents the academic work of worldwide experts in food planning and urban agriculture. It is an overview of the latest research in the field, drawing from areas such as spatial planning and governance.
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