There is no textbook covering the content of entire course in agro-meteorology offered for undergraduate students of agricultural Universities in India. Students have to refer various books, monographs and periodicals to collects the information for various courses offered in the field of agrometerology. The present textbook is written to satisfy the various course requirements. The subject matter is both narrative and critical. Illustration have been added to make the subject matter all the more clear. At the end of each chapter a list of references have been given from which most of the material in the chapter is drawn. These references will also help the post graduate students for further reading. At the end of all chapter a list of terminology of agrometeorology has also been included to help students know about terms of agrometerology. The authors acknowledge their indebtedness to the authors of various books, monograps and periodicals from which they have drawn the matter in this textbook. In cases where a few tables have been reproduced, acknowledgement is duly credited beneath each reproduction, however in a few cases where it has not been possible to contact and obtain permission for reproduction, the authors and publishers offer their sincere apologies. It is felt this textbook meets a long felt need of students. We welcome suggestions from teachers as well as students to make the book more useful. Suggestions will receive the greatest consideration.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amit Singh Charak
Dr. Amit Singh Charak acquired B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons from M.D.S. University, Ajmer. He did his Masters as well as Ph.D. degree in Agronomy from Maharana Pratap university of Agriculture and technology (MPUAT), Udaipur. He research papers and technical articles in Journals and magazines or repute.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR L L Somani
Dr. L L Somani (b. 1945) did his graduation and Ph.D. from the University of Udaipur, Udaipur. He had all through a brilliant academic career and also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism. He was awarded Post-Doctoral Commonwealth Fellowship (1975-77) to undertake research at Waite Agricultural Research Institute, Adelaide (Australia). He has also served the Gujarat Agricultural University. He is currently working as Professor at S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner. He has been honoured by the 'Dhiru Morarji Memorial Award' (1984) for agricultural Science by the Fertilizer Association of India. He has published over 200 papers and articles in national and international journals of repute. He is associated with several academic societies. Besides being the editor, compiler of monumental Dictionary of Agricultural and Allied Sciences Series, Dr. Somani has published many other outstanding books.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR O.P. Meena
Dr. O.P. Meena acquired his bachelor’s as well as master’s degree (Agronomy) from Rajasthan Agricultural university, Bikaner and Ph.. (Agronomy) from MPUAT, Udaipur. He has published several articles in national journals of repute. At present he is working as associate Professor/Training Associate in KVK, Jaisalmer.
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