Title: HANDBOOK OF ORGANIC FARMING
pISBN: 978-93-93806-78-9
eISBN: 978-93-93806-92-5
Authored by
Naser A. Anjum
Department of Botany
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)
Asim Masood
Department of Botany
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)
Shahid Umar
Department of Botany
School of Chemical & Life Sciences
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (India)
and
Nafees A. Khan
Department of Botany
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India)
About the Book
Farming sustains humanity, yet modern unsustainable practices threaten long-term food security. Handbook of Organic Farming explores how organic agriculture offers a sustainable alternative to ensure global food stability. Organized into 15 chapters, it covers the history, principles, and practices of organic farming; global policies and certifications; and organic nutrient and pest management. Case studies include key crops like rice, coconut, okra, amaranth, cucurbits, and mushrooms. With clear visuals, structured topics, and practice questions, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture, horticulture, and sustainable crop production.
About the Author(s)
Dr. Naser A. Anjum
Dr. Naser A. Anjum holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, and has undertaken postdoctoral research in Portugal, Taiwan, and India. A specialist in plant–environment adaptation, he has published over 125 peer-reviewed papers and edited around 20 books. He has received research awards from FCT (Portugal), CSIR, and DBT (India) and is a Fellow of the Linnean Society (UK) and several Indian scientific academies.
Dr. Asim Masood
Dr. Asim Masood’s research focuses on abiotic stress physiology in crops, particularly ethylene-mediated stress alleviation and photosynthetic regulation. Recipient of UGC and DST-SERB grants, he has published over 60 research papers and contributed significant insights into plant responses to metals, salinity, and temperature stress.
Prof. Shahid Umar
Prof. Shahid Umar is renowned for his work on developing stress-tolerant crops, improving nitrogen-use efficiency, and nutrient synergy in plants. He has edited nine volumes and led major research projects funded by international and national agencies. His pioneering work on potassium nutrition earned him the prestigious IPI-FAI International Award (Switzerland, 2003).
Prof. Nafees A. Khan
Prof. Nafees A. Khan is widely recognized for his pioneering research on abiotic stress tolerance and the role of ethylene and phytohormone signaling in regulating plant source–sink dynamics. A Highly Cited Researcher (2019–2023) and recipient of the 2023 Clarivate India Research Excellence Citation Award, he has published extensively, edited 23 books, and serves on several editorial boards. He is a Fellow of NASI, the Linnean Society, and multiple Indian scientific societies.