The essence of this book lies in its thorough exploration of how biochemical principles underpin every facet of modern agriculture. It delves deep into the biochemical processes that govern plant growth and development, emphasizing the intricate mechanisms of photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, and metabolism that dictate crop yield and quality. By uncovering these processes, the book illuminates how farmers and scientists can optimize agricultural practices to enhance productivity while ensuring sustainable use of resources. Moreover, the book examines the crucial role of enzymes and microbial interactions in agricultural ecosystems. Enzymes catalyze essential biochemical reactions, from nutrient cycling in soils to the synthesis of key compounds in plants. Understanding these processes not only aids in improving soil fertility and crop resilience but also opens avenues for biotechnological innovations aimed at developing crops with enhanced traits and environmental adaptability. Furthermore, the book addresses the pressing challenges of agricultural sustainability through a biochemical lens. It explores strategies for mitigating environmental stresses, such as drought and disease through biochemical mechanisms of stress tolerance and resilience. By integrating these insights with precision agriculture techniques, the book advocates for a more efficient and environmentally conscious approach to farming, promoting practices that maximize yields while minimizing ecological footprint. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive guide to how biochemical knowledge can revolutionize agriculture, fostering sustainable practices and innovative solutions to global food security challenges.
Dr. Poulami Sil serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Biochemistry and Crop Physiology at Centurion University of Technology and Management, located in Odisha. She earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Biochemistry from Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya. With four years of teaching experience in the discipline, Dr. Sil has demonstrated expertise in her field. She was honored with the Best Poster Presentation Award for her work titled “Characterization of Leaf Curl Virus Infecting Chilli Crop in North Bengal” at the 7th International Conference (IPS) held at ICAR-IARI in 2020. Additionally, she contributed significantly to the field by characterizing and submitting all six Sequenced Genes (AV1, AV2, AC1, AC2, AC3, and AC4) of Begomovirus responsible for Leaf Curl in chilli in North Bengal to the NCBI database. Dr. Sil’s professional engagement extends to her active participation in numerous International and National seminars/conferences, Faculty/Capacity Development Programs, and Training Programs. Her research contributions are evident through several published papers in reputed national journals, book chapters, popular articles, and other extension publications.
Dr. Kousik Atta is working as an Assistant Professor (Plant Physiology & Biochemistry) in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc. (Agri.) from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra in 2017. He has qualified ICAR-JRF (Plant Science) in 2017. He received his M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph. D. (Ag.) degree in Plant Physiology from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal in 2019 and 2023, respectively. He has qualified UGC-NET in 2022. He has attended numerous international and national conferences. He has been awarded Young Scientist Award in Plant Physiology in 2024. Her scholarly achievements encompass 14 research papers, 14 book chapters, 5 popular articles, 01 edited book and 8 abstracts published to his credit. He is the active life member of Indian Society of Plant Physiology (ISPP) and Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS). His research area includes stress physiology, high throughput phenotyping, nutrio-physiology, climate change and greenhouse gas emission.
Dr. Srikanth, B., is working as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in the Departmental of Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry at College of Agriculture, Gangavathi in University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur. He was awarded M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry from Karnataka University, Dharwad. Later, he worked as post-doctoral research associate at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. He has 7 years of post-Ph.D. experience in teaching and research in the discipline. He has in his credit several research and literature review papers published in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has also published book chapters, popular articles and other publications. He is also serving as an editor and reviewer for few of the national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has attended many international, national seminars/conferences, faculty/ capacity development programmes and several other training programmes.
1. Introduction to Biochemical Concepts in Agriculture ............................1
2. Biochemical Basis of Plant Growth and Development.........................15
3. Nutrient Uptake and Metabolism in Plants...........................................33
4. Role of Enzymes in Agricultural Processes..........................................45
5. Biochemical Aspects of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Cycling.................57
6. Plant-Microbe Interactions: Biochemical Perspectives.........................73
7. Biochemical Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance in Plants.......................87
8. Biochemistry of Crop Yield and Quality...............................................99
9. Biotechnology Applications in Agricultural Biochemistry .................107
10. Sustainable Agriculture Practices: A Biochemical Approach .............117
11. Integrating Biochemistry into Precision Agriculture ..........................131
