Agroforestry -- Indian Perspective/edited by L.K Jha
and P.K. Sen Sarma. New Delhi, APH Pub., 2008, x, 342 p., figs., tables,
plates, ISBN 81-313-0343-6.
Agroforestry -- Indian Perspective/edited by L.K Jha
and P.K. Sen Sarma. New Delhi, APH Pub., 2008, x, 342 p., figs., tables,
plates, ISBN 81-313-0343-6.
Contents: Preface. List of contributors. 1. What is agroforestry? 2. Prospects and problems of Agroforestry--an alternative agriculture. 3. Population, resource availability, environment and agroforestry intervention. 4. Multipurpose trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. 5. Agroforestry as an alternate source of energy requirements of our nation. 6. Alley cropping an alternative to Jhum cultivation. 7. Silvipastoral practices and conservation of fodder. 8. Agroforestry research on salt affected soils in India. 9. Present status and future prospects of integrating agricultural crops and fodder in temperate Himalayas. 10. Agroforestry and watershed management. 11. Forestry and watershed management as an interlocked system. 12. Approved practices of soil conservation for watershed management. 13. Role of Mycorrhiza to improve yield in agroforestry. 14. Palynology in the genetic improvement of trees suitable for agroforestry. 15. Influence of Casuarina Equisetifolia's Age on the soil characteristics raised in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka. 16. Techniques of contour plantation on denuded hills. 17. Pathogen management under agroforestry systems.18. Insect pest management in agroforestry--biological aspects. 19. Insect pests management under agroforestry systems of India. 20. Forestry proposals to improve the socio-economic condition of the tribals of Chotanagpur and Santhal Parganas. 21. Impact of farm/agroforestry on village socio-economic life (A case study). 22. Panchayat Raj institutions and social forestry, agroforestry schemes: how to carry out the schemes. 23. Psychological antecedents and consequents of social change and development: implications for social and agroforestry. Index.
"The book reflects comprehensive and well-presented work, covering various aspects of agroforestry, written by experienced scientists and foresters. The topics discussed in this volume are based upon advances made in the field of agroforestry in the last two decades. The author(s) have incorporated recent literatures related to agroforestry published in various journals, reports and book. Full coverage is given both to fundamental and applied aspects of agroforestry. Scientists and foresters involved in the agroforestry research, teaching and extension work will also be benefited from this work." (jacket)