Challenges of poverty and hunger continue to haunt developing nations, and have become more compelling than ever before. Despite the unprecedented, remarkable changes in agricultural practices, and increased crop production in the last few decades, the ever multiplying numbers of under nourished people continue to place huge demands on agroecosystems for more food. Meeting these demands on a sustainable basis remains the primary goal for all developing countries. ...
Of the innumerable challenges confronting the human race in a new millennium, the most daunting and exciting may proved to be that of global warming. Central to this dilemma is the controversy in which it is enveloped, particularly over the extent of human contribution to this global menus. While the majority unanimously is in favour of placing the blame on human activities, skeptics beg to differ. Keeping in mind such a looming issue, the present book has been ...