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OverviewThe book deals with (i) all aspects of the direct and indirect effects of weather and atmospheric elements on production, protection and water needs of crops (ii) influences of micro-climates, morphology, physiology and growth stages of crops in differential responses of crops to weather vagaries and weather-induced setbacks and (iii) agrometeorological (a) irrigation scheduling (b) forecasting of crop yields and pests and diseases (c) determination of incidence of crop drought and (d) advisory services. The effects of climate change on crops and cropping practices on global warming and means to mitigate such effects are detailed. Measures essential for achieving (i) cost-effective agricultural sustainability with environmental conservation in a steadily warming atomsphere and (ii) food-security are set out. The book can serve as a text book in Agricultural Meteorology and will be valuable for agricultural policy planners and extension professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: S VenkatramanPublisher: MTG Learning Media Imprint: MTG Learning Media Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.667kg ISBN: 9789385433986ISBN 10: 9385433989 Pages: 350 Publication Date: 12 December 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information"S.Venkataraman, a graduate in Agriculture from Coimbatore and Post-graduate in Plant Physiology from Benares, was awarded the Ph.D. Degree by Andhra University in 1984 for his thesis entitled ""Agrometeorological Studies for Optimal and Planned use of Surface Irrigation and Rainfall Resources "" . He began his career in Pune as ICAR Research Fellow under Dr. L.A. Ramdas. He joined the Agrimet Division of India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Pune in 1958. He voluntarily retired from IMD in 1980 and later later served as Agromet Expert of (i) WMO in Yemen Arab Republic and (ii) of FAO in Zambia. Dr. Venkataraman has nearly 100 papers to his credit in journals and in proceedings of seientific meetings, both national and international. As senior author he got published, in 1992, a book titled "" Crops and Weather "" by ICAR. He is an Honorary Fellow of (i) the Society for Environmental Sciences and (ii) Association of Agrometeorologists." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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