Agroecology: Sustainable Ecosystem

Agroecology literacy is ’the degree to which people have an objective and well-informed understanding of crop production with environmental issues.’

The increased food grain production has also increased the unscientific and indiscriminate use of agrochemicals which has affected the soil health and degraded agroecosystem adversely and brought down the immunity of soil and the productivity of crops. In addition, it has resulted in the over-exploitation of soil, leading to nutrient imbalance. Moreover, the negative impact of chemical agriculture on the environment and human health has been reported and documented. Increased environmental awareness and health consciousness promoted scientists and planners to think about sustainable farming practices as an alternate way for healthy agriculture to protect the environment and human health. Eco-friendly methods or ecosystem services are one solution to manage this issue.

This book intends to provide the core elements of a curriculum for teaching agroecology at colleges and universities.

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Anand M.R. presently working as Associate professor at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. He did his UG, PG and Ph.D. from UAS, Bangalore. He is serving in the university from last 20 years in teaching, research and extension wings. He was recipient of Young Scientist award from CHRIST University, Bengaluru and many other professional awards from various organizations.

Kommireddy Poojitha is currently working as Teaching Associate at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati. She did her UG from S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati and PG and Ph.D from UAS, GKVK, Bangalore. She also did PG Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management from MANAGE. She was recipient of university gold medal and Doctoral Research Fellowship from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka.

Seenappa C. presently working as Professor at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. He did his UG, PG and Ph.D from UAS, Bangalore. He is serving in the university from last 16 years in teaching at different levels. He was recipient of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University gold medal at Doctoral level.

Kalyana Murthy K.N. presently working as Professor and University Head of Department of Agronomy at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore. He did his UG, PG and Ph.D from UAS, Bangalore. He is serving in the university from last 30 years in teaching, research and extension wings. He was recipient of ICAR best teacher award.

Ningaraju, G.K. obtained his graduation from College of Agriculture, Hassan, Post graduation in Agronomy from Kerala Agricultural University and Ph.D. from the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka. With the Best KAU Thesis Award, he earned his master’s degree, 13 research papers, several brief research notes and extension bulletins have been published by him. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Agronomy (C) at the College of Agriculture, UAS, GKVK, and Bangalore.