Agricultural biodiversity is the variety and variability of plants, animals, and microorganisms within agricultural ecosystems. It encompasses diverse crops, livestock, and other organisms essential for food production. Maintaining agricultural biodiversity is crucial for resilient and sustainable farming practices. Diverse crops enhance resistance to pests and diseases, improve soil fertility, and contribute to overall ecosystem health. Traditional farming methods, local varieties, and heirloom breeds play a vital role in preserving this diversity. Agrobiodiversity supports food security by ensuring a broad range of genetic resources, essential for adapting to changing climates and evolving agricultural challenges. Conservation efforts and sustainable farming practices aim to safeguard agricultural biodiversity, fostering resilient and productive ecosystems that benefit both farmers and the planet.
Title : Climate change greenhouse gas (CO2) impact – agriculture crop production: Quality improvement
Madhusudan H Fulekar, Research & Development Cell, Parul University, India
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Current status of precision agriculture in the USA
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Title : Advances in Indian agriculture and horticulture
V P S Arora, Kumaun University, India
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy