{"product_id":"9783032320612","title":"Climate Change and Neglected Underutilized Crops Legumes, Oilseeds, and Strategies Volume 2","description":"\u003ch1\u003eClimate Change and Neglected Underutilized Crops\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLegumes, Oilseeds, and Strategies Volume 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMukhtar Ahmed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Meteorology \u0026amp; Climatology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a groundbreaking exploration of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) as vital tools for building resilient and sustainable agricultural systems in the face of climate change. By highlighting innovative strategies, practical case studies, and cutting-edge technologies, it equips researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with actionable insights to enhance food security, diversify livelihoods, and conserve biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a unique blend of scientific research and indigenous knowledge, the chapters reveal how NUS can optimize resource use, improve nutrition, and support ecosystem services across diverse environments. The comprehensive approach not only addresses critical challenges but also unlocks new opportunities for empowering smallholder farmers and rural communities worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is an essential resource for those committed to transforming agriculture into a more climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Mukhtar Ahmed has served for over two decades at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where he is widely recognized as a senior agronomist, climate change expert, and crop modeler. His research centers on climate variability, IoT-based agricultural applications, and the impacts of climate change on crop ecology, physiology, cropping systems, and rainfed farming.\u003cbr\u003eHe is an expert in process-based crop and agro-ecosystem modeling and remote sensing, employing tools such as APSIM, AquaCrop, DSSAT, DNDC, CropSyst, STICS, and EPIC to develop and evaluate climate-resilient agricultural strategies. Since 2020, Dr. Ahmed has been consistently listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists, reflecting the global impact and citation strength of his research.\u003cbr\u003eDr. Ahmed has established extensive international collaborations with research institutions in Australia, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, the West Indies, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has actively contributed to major global initiatives, including REACCH and AgMIP, and continues to play a key role in shaping global strategies for climate change adaptation and resilience in agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032320612\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50591123931276,"sku":"9783032320612","price":161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032320612","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}