Advances in Agri-Food Systems : Volume II / edited by Himanshu Pathak, W. S. Lakra, A. Gopalakrishnan, K. C. Bansal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pathak, Himanshu.

Contributor:

Lakra, W. S.

Gopalakrishnan, A.

Bansal, K. C.

Series:

Biomedical and Life Sciences Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agriculture.

Agricultural biotechnology.

Agricultural genome mapping.

Agronomy.

Agriculture--Economic aspects.

Agricultural Biotechnology.

Agricultural Genetics.

Agricultural Economics.

Local Subjects:

Agriculture.

Agricultural Biotechnology.

Agricultural Genetics.

Agronomy.

Agricultural Economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (487 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This edited volume, titled "Advances in Agri-Food Systems", is the second volume in a set that comprises of contributed chapters from 22 leading experts in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors. These chapters are primarily based on invited lectures delivered by experts during the XVI Agricultural Science Congress, held in Kochi, India, from October 10-13, 2023. The book provides an overview of recent advancements in the role of agriculture and food systems towards sustainability in the era of climate change. Topics include field crops, horticultural crops, the livestock sector, nutritional aspects, the application of the latest field-based technologies, and agriculture-related policies and institutions. Some of the key subjects covered are: Fast Track Breeding Approaches in Fruit Crops; Genome Editing in Legumes; Genome Editing in Vegetable Crops; Genome Edited Livestock; Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals; Integrated Farming Systems; and the Changing Pattern of Demand for Agri-processed Commodities, among others. This book aims to exchange and share the latest research findings, ideas, and experiences on all aspects of agri-food systems to formulate pathways for transforming our agri-food system to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It provides valuable insights and knowledge to a diverse audience, including scientists, academicians, students, entrepreneurs, farmers, policymakers, and others.

Contents:

1. Fast Track Breeding Approaches in Fruit Crops for targeted Genotype Development

2. Challenges and Opportunities around Seed Delivery, Scaling and Extension Mechanisms for Smallholders in South Asia

3. Horticultural Crops: Potential for developing Functional foods and Nutraceuticals

4. Next Generation Spices for Nutraceuticals

5. Creating Agri Startups Ecosystem to Empower Youth and Women in Amrit Kaal

6. Novel Biomolecules from Horticultural Crops and Their Role in Therapeutics and Health Benefits

7. From Farm to Fork: Role of FPOs and Agri-startups in India

8. Reorienting Price Policy for Food Security, Economic Viability and Environmental Sustainability in India

9. Meat Sector Visioning and Action Agenda for Continued Food Security

10. Integrated Farming Systems for Higher Sustainable Natural Resources in Intensive Systems

11. Changing Pattern of Demand for Agri-processed Commodities: Roadmap for Food System in India

12. Cost of Diversification of Food Diets through ICDS and PM-Poshan- A Case of Telangana

13. Genome Editing in Legumes: Current Status

14. Genome Editing in Vegetable Crops for Improvement of Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance

15. Trends and Approaches in Hyperspectral Imaging for Detection of Fungal Contamination in Food Crops

16. Addressing Dual Burden of Malnutrition in India: Role of Food Systems

17. Empowering Nutrition: Biofortification to Combat Hidden Hunger

18. Food Processing role to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

19. Prospects of Genome Edited Livestock for India

20. Millets (Shree Anna) Ancient Grains for Future Challenges

21. Dairy Value Chain for Food and Income Security.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9789819607631

9819607639

OCLC:

1503845932