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Item A rapid assessment of stubble burning and air pollutants from satellite observations(Springer, 2024) Das P.; Behera M.D.; Abhilash P.C.For the last several years, the air quality of India�s capital Delhi and surrounding region (NCR) has been degrading to a very poor and severe category during the autumn season. In addition to the various sources of air pollutants within the NCR region, the stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana states contributes to the poor air quality in this region. The current study employs the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) active fire products and TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) products on carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations for spatio-temporal assessment of stubble burning and associated emissions. The analysis performed in the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform indicated a nearly threefold rise in crop residue burning in November than in October, with 92.58% and 7.42% reported from Punjab and the Haryana states in November, respectively. The study highlights the availability of near-real-time remote sensing observations and the utility of the GEE platform for rapid assessment of stubble burning and emissions thereof, having the potential for developing mitigation strategies. � International Society for Tropical Ecology 2023.Item Improving Water Storage through Effective Soil Organic Matter Management Strategies under Dryland Farming in India(CRC Press, 2024) Srinivasarao C.; Rakesh S.; Kumar G.R.; Jagadesh M.; Nataraj K.C.; Manasa R.; Kundu S.; Malleswari S.; Rao K.V.; Prasad J.V.N.S.; Meena R.S.; Venkatesh G.; Abhilash P.C.; Somasundaram J.; Lal R.With the rise in global population, food demand is increasing particularly in densely populated South Asia. In India, rainfed area covers about 55% of the net sown area (139.42 million ha) and about 61% of the farmers are cultivating crops under the rainfed region. Almost 80% of small and marginal farmers of the country depend on the rainfed farming for their livelihoods. Rainfall is the main source of water in drylands. Coping with the extreme variability in rainfall, high-intensity storms, and high frequency of dry spells are the key challenges in rainfed agriculture as it is complex, highly diverse, and risk prone. Soil organic carbon (SOC) has a critical role in soil plant water relationships and contributes to drought mitigation. Increasing SOC by 1% may increase the available water holding capacity (AWHC) by 2 to >5%. Soil organic matter content (SOM) is also vital to soil processes like nutrient dynamics, water interactions, and for maintaining the biological and physical health of soil. The low level of SOC content in rainfed drylands is due to rapid decomposition of added organic matter, loss of carbon through soil erosion and use of inappropriate crop management practices. Thus, improving SOC in drylands contributes to productivity enhancement and stability due to higher available water retention during mid-season droughts while improving other soil productivity factors. Therefore, intensive implementation of site-specific available C enrichment technologies in different agro-ecosystems can maintain the overall productivity functions of soil even under adverse conditions. Thus, the present chapter aims to cover the SOC status of rainfed drylands, drought management with improving SOC technologies along with various national programs which address to improve SOC content and stocks in agroecosystems of India. � 2024 selection and editorial matter, Rattan Lal; individual chapters, the contributors.Item Potential of Indian agriculture for capturing atmospheric CO2 and monetizing carbon credits to the farmers: An overview and policy framework(Academic Press Inc., 2024) Meena R.S.; Lal R.; Kumar S.; Pradhan G.; Srinivasarao C.; Singh A.K.; Pathak H.; Abhilash P.C.; Kumar A.; Sharma S.K.; Jat M.L.; Singh S.The potential of Indian agriculture in atmospheric CO2 capture and its role in enabling farmers to monetize C credits is critical to climate change mitigation strategies. This potential is especially significant given the vast and diverse agricultural landscapes across India, which inherently possess the capacity for considerable C sequestration. The realization of this potential hinges on the establishment of a comprehensive policy framework. Essential components of this framework include methodologies for accurate measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of C sequestration. To fully harness the potential of Indian agriculture in atmospheric CO2 capture and C credit monetization, future endeavors should focus on developing integrated technological solutions, and collaborative efforts are the cornerstone for accurate C measurement and verification, alongside formulating inclusive policies that specifically support small-scale and marginalized farmers in transitioning to carbon-efficient practices for sustainable agriculture. Overall, it will help to implement the aim of monetizing C credits by the Ministry of Power (catenate notice: CG-DL-E-30062023-246859 Dated June 28, 2023) and the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of Developing (catenate notice: CG-DL-E-27062023-246825 Dated June 27, 2023) and adopted the green credit program. The Indian government has demonstrated its will to combat climate change by starting a policy discussion on carbon. This important conversation aims to establish solutions for sustainable development focusing on environmental stewardship and carbon reduction across several sectors. Ultimately, this would enhance the country's defenses against climate change and encourage net zero emission through C-negative agriculture. It will also promote the �Sustainable Development Goals,� which aim to improve the country and the globe. � 2024 Elsevier Inc.Item Regenerative Agriculture: Translating Science to Action(CRC Press, 2024) Rakshit A.; Parihar M.; Meena V.S.; Jha P.K.; Sarkar D.; Abhilash P.C.This book aims to focus on the current state of knowledge and scientific advances about the complex and intertwined issues of regenerative farming as a transformative solution for offsetting the disastrous climate effects of burning fossil fuels and impairments of natural resource bases. Regenerative agriculture advocates no-till practices, planting cover crops, integrating livestock and crop production, improving animal welfare practices, improving the social and economic well-being of communities, sequestering carbon, improving soil health, and increasing yields and profit with a positive impact on food access or food safety regardless of farm size. This book examines the innovations that will equip agriculture to cope with the competing challenges of addressing food and nutrition security, improving livelihoods, combatting climate change, and sustainably managing natural resources. The scope of this book extends to agricultural scientists, students, consultants, site owners, industrial stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers. � 2024 selection and editorial matter, Amitava Rakshit, Manoj Parihar, Vijay Singh Meena, Prakash Kumar Jha, Deepranjan Sarkar, and Purushothaman Chirakkuzhyil Abhilash.Item Sustainable development of India's biobased economy(Elsevier Ltd, 2024) Singh K.; Agarwal N.; Gupta S.K.; Abhilash P.C.; Byun C.[No abstract available]
