This new volume explores the revolution in the use of smart technologies in agricultural science in recent years. Looking at nanotechnologies, geotechnologies, artificial intelligence, microbiology, biotechnology, and more, the volume focuses on the innovative applications of these technologies in plant sciences, particularly for their potential to enhance agricultural systems, increase plant productivity and yield, and address environmental issues through novel, eco-friendly approaches.
Pradeep Kumar, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Botany at the University of Lucknow, India. Prior to that, he was affiliated with the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, India, and the Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, South Korea. He has published many research and review articles, book chapters, and edited books, accumulating more than 5100 citations. He is currently handling several projects as principal or co-principal investigator, funded by government agencies. He is the recipient of several best and oral presentation awards.
Abhishek Singh, PhD, is a prominent scientist and researcher, currently contributing to cutting-edge studies at the Institute of Biology, Applied Biology, and Ecology Lab at Yerevan State University in Armenia. He has published research papers, magazine articles, books, and book chapters. He is a sought-after peer reviewer and an editorial board member of scientific journals and societies. He has received several awards and recognition for his significant contributions to agriculture and biotechnology, including an “Appreciation Award 2021” from the Uttar Pradesh state government in India.
Vishnu D. Rajput, PhD, is a Principal Scientist at Southern Federal University in Russia. His scientific portfolio boasts over 500 publications, including 375 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus, 30 books, and 101 book chapters. He has also participated in over 50 scientific conferences. A respected peer reviewer, having evaluated 250 manuscripts, he has received numerous awards. His recognition as a “Highly Qualified Specialist” by both SFedU and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs underscores his status as an expert in his domain.
Tatiana Minkina, PhD, is Head of the Soil Science and Land Evaluation Department at Southern Federal University. Dr. Minkina formerly led the International Master’s Degree Educational Program in “Management and Estimation of Land Resources,” which was accredited by ACQUIN. Dr. Minkina is actively involved in several high-profile projects funded by the Russian Scientific Foundation, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research. She has published over 750 scientific publications, many in English.
Anil Kumar Singh, PhD, is a senior scientist at a USA-based GIS remote sensing company. He is also the Director of Planet Guard, Karnataka, India, and an adjunct senior scientist at Southern Federal University in Russia. He was formerly a senior research fellow at the India Meteorological Department, where he deepened his knowledge of climate risk management and its implications for agriculture. Dr. Singh’s leadership in remote sensing applications for agriculture and meteorology has had a profound impact on the field, providing valuable insights into sustainable practices and climate risk management.
