The global population is projected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050, and food and feed production will need to increase by 70%. Wheat, maize and sorghum are three key cereals which provide nutrition for the majority of the world's population. Their production is affected by various abiotic stresses which cause significant yield losses. The effects of climate change also increase the frequency and severity of such abiotic stresses. Molecular breeding technologies offer real hope for impro...

This book focuses on the thematic areas of water resource, agriculture, and environmental domains. This book covers advances in modelling approaches, including Machine Learning (ML)/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications; GIS and remote sensing; and sensors; to provide hydrological, agricultural, and environmental solutions during the ongoing climate crisis. This book encompasses updated information as well as future directions for researchers working in the fields of environmental sci...

Decontamination of Subsurface Water Resources System using Contemporary Technologies provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the decontamination of subsurface water resources. It covers field experimentations, modelling strategies, remote-sensing methods, and the application of artificial intelligence.This broad coverage ensures that readers gain a well-rounded understanding of the topic. Purchasing this book offers a unique opportunity to access up-to-date, comprehensive, and scie...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of surface water and groundwater quality, including its analytical methods, and remote sensing and soft computing techniques. Furthermore, the book addresses the pressing challenges surrounding sustainable use of surface water and groundwater around the globe. The importance of their quality management cannot be overstated in the face of ecological balance and climate change issues. The water quality of surface water and groundwater is affected b...

This book discusses the management of waste in smart cities. It is a contemporary text that methodically covers a variety of waste types, including organic waste, municipal waste, hazardous/industrial effluents, plastic waste, and electronic waste. It also discusses the sources, handling, and disposal of each type of waste along with the appropriate management techniques.

This book consists of the select proceedings of the National Conference on Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities (TAWMCO) - 2023. The book focuses on the prospective challenges and new emerging opportunities in the field of waste management. It primarily delves into the realm of challenges and nascent opportunities within the sphere of waste management, encompassing diverse facets such as industrial waste, municipal waste, and mining and mineral proce...

Solid waste management has become a significant global concern, particularly in maintaining and preserving value in solid waste resources. Local socio-economic disparities create various demands for sustainable solid waste management, leading to a wide range of waste reduction, recovery, and recycling solutions. This highlights the importance of accurately interpreting new policies within the framework of the circular economy. Accordingly, the title of this book is Solid Waste Management: ...

Today, there is much discussion about the dangers of water contamination to human health. Numerous environmental studies and projects are undertaken and accomplished every year. Despite this, most developing countries continue to struggle with the inefficient administration of their water supplies. The problem of contaminated water and the method of purifying it are both extremely challenging, and much of the research done on the topic is probably not up to the mark to cope with the curren...

Water, the Environment and the Sustainable Development Goals details the availability of water resources on Earth in the context of sustainable resource management, how these water resources are utilized and the latest sustainable techniques in water resource management. Along with the latest techniques, each chapter discusses future challenges and opportunities in sustainability and provides detailed case studies. Sections cover water quality, water pollution, water borne diseases, water ...

Terrestrial plant systems are an integral part of Earth’s land resources. Resources are mutually connected via the nutrient exchange phenomena. Thus, plant nutrition is crucial in managing soil fertility and land productivity. Soil organic carbon is one of the critical indicators for assessing the viability of land, and hence soil carbon sequestration, which is a burgeoning issue regarding changing climatic conditions.In this context, this book provides an essential linkage between...

The book has 2 sections; Section A focuses on Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology and Section B covers Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology. The book introducesEnvironmental biotechnology as a tool to progress towards sustainable development goals and covers green technologies such as Bio-plastics, Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigat...

The manufacturing of recyclable products and an efficient recovery of resources such as chemicals, materials, and energy from waste streams are the key enablers of the circular economy. This book highlights the efficient management of waste into resources through the introduction of advanced technology able to convert waste into a secondary resource. It describes different technologies and urban mining tools used to recover materials from different types of waste. It also emphasizes that n...