Description:
This book offers a comprehensive guide to underutilized crops in India covering nutritional benefits, sustainable practices, climate resilience, and policy frameworks for agricultural scientists and policymakers.
Review Quotes:
"This book makes a timely and valuable contribution to the growing discourse on sustainable food systems, nutritional diversification, and climate-resilient agriculture.
The book presents a well-balanced synthesis of scientific knowledge, practical insights, and policy relevance, demonstrating how these crops can strengthen agrobiodiversity and enhance resilience in vulnerable farming systems.
A key strength of this volume lies in its integrative approach. The chapters thoughtfully connect crop diversity with nutrition, sustainability, traditional knowledge, and adaptive farming strategies. The emphasis on climate resilience further enhances the contemporary relevance of the book. It is particularly valuable for those engaged in promoting diversified diets, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable rural development."
-- Dr Sheetanshu Gupta, Central Agricultural University, Manipur, India.