This book reviews the emerging research trends in soil science and horticulture. This book is a product of a series of recent research and consultative meetings with various stakeholders such as Researchers, Academicians, Extension Functionaries, ...

This book reviews the emerging research trends in soil science and horticulture. This book is a product of a series of recent research and consultative meetings with various stakeholders such as Researchers, Academicians, Extension Functionaries, Agripreneurs, Master Trainers, and Farmers. Based on the identified needs, the topics were prioritized and contents weredeveloped with the help of experts. The student-friendly content has been written in simple language with practical examples for the benefit of agriculturists. The book contains 11 chapters, each focusing on a particular topic. It is to educate the agriculturists to make proper plans, take appropriate decisions, and also to take advantage of the improved technologies to increase production, assure food security for the family, and market opportunities to increase income considering available resources, anticipated risks, including market fluctuations. The content is useful not only for agriculturists but also for other stakeholders involved in farm advisory services such as agri input dealers, agripreneurs, Kisan Call Centers, and extension functionaries working on grassroots level. We trust that this book will impart knowledge on fundamental research inagriculture to scientists, students, and farmers to provide a holistic perspective of scientific agriculture.