There remains considerable uncertainty surrounding the future of effective weed control in agriculture. In Conservation Agriculture (CA) systems where ploughing has been replaced with no-tillage systems, weed management without reliance on herbicides has proven to be even more challenging.Weed management in Conservation Agriculture systems reviews the range of alternative, non-chemical methods of weed control which can be implemented to improve the product...

Summarises current research on optimising CA system practices and their ecological, economic and social benefits.Elaborates on how CA systems make efficient use of production inputs such as water, nutrients, energy and addresses challenges in such areas as weed, insect pest and disease management.Reviews the central issues of improvement in yield, profitability and ecosystem services as well as climate change adaptability and mitigation in CA systems.

Genome editing offers a powerful tool to significantly accelerate crop-breeding programs in order to develop new and improved varieties. It allows precise modification of an organism's DNA sequence, often by creating targeted double-strand breaks at specific locations. The CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the preferred method of gene editing and offers a powerful technology for crop improvement. The use of CRISPR in plant research has led to significant improvements in crop performance in ...

This is not a story of finding oneself. It is an autopsy of silence.In the city of Pandora, fog does not descend: it remembers. Rivers do not flow: they carry history, debris and unspoken truths. Buildings are not stone: they are compounded hesitation. And in this city, Dr. Paras has perfected the art of living as a ghost in his own life. An academic, a teacher of moral geometry, a curator of human connection he never touches, he has made a museum of his own restraint. Every exhibi...

In the ever-evolving landscape of global politics, understanding the intricate dynamics of East-West relations has remained a paramount endeavor. This book serves as an indispensable guide on an illuminating journey through the tumultuous corridors of history, providing profound insights into the pivotal moments, ideologies, and actors that have shaped the world from the ashes of World War II to the early 21st century.The impact of World War II on global politics cannot be overstate...

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. This book is an introductory book that covers the main events in history from 1645 to 1945 which are related to the study of International Relations. No doubt, International Relations is an emerging and important area of study in Political Sciences.International Relations (1648 - 1945) is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the global political landscape over three centuries. This book provides a detailed account of the maj...

This book is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of research in the social sciences and related disciplines. This book is based on our lecture materials developed during teaching the class on Research Methodology. The target audience for this book includes students, junior researchers, and instructors teaching courses on research methodology. The content of this book is designed to introduce basic concepts in research especially in social sciences. It contains a basic defi...

Authors: M Anwar Farooq & Dr Samina SarwatFirst of all, thank you for choosing this book. This book contains a simple introduction to the philosophy of social sciences, its different schools of thought and modes of social inquiry. We taught an introductory course 'Philosophy of Social Sciences' in university classes. This book is a collection of handouts that we prepared as course material to facilitate our students. We hope this collection would help the reader to understand the ba...

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. This book is just an introduction to the basic concepts in the study of the foreign policy of Pakistan. I have taught an introductory course in university classes. This book is a collection of handouts that I prepared as course material to facilitate my students. I hope this collection would help the reader to understand the concepts regarding the foreign policy of Pakistan.

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. This book is just an introduction to the process of social change, theories, its causes and effects on Pakistani society. I have taught an introductory course 'Social Change and Development in Pakistan' in university classes. This book is a collection of handouts that I prepared as course material to facilitate my students. I hope this collection would help the reader to understand the phenomenon of social change.

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. No single definition incorporates all of the different strands of economic development. Typically economic development can be described in terms of objectives. These are most commonly described as the creation of jobs and wealth, and the improvement of quality of life. Economic development can also be described as a process that influences the growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the economic wellbeing of a community. The main go...

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. The field of international relations concerns the relationships among the world's government. But these relationships cannot be understood in isolation. They are closely connected with other actors (such as intergovernmental org., multinational corporations, and individuals); with other social structures (including economics, culture, and domestic politics); and with geographical and historical influences. These elements together power the ce...