Making of a Soil Scientist: From a Subsistence Farm to The Global Forum

This book describes Rattan Lal’s professional journey from a subsistence farm in India to working on global fora as a soil scientist.

It discusses the challenges and opportunities of his soil-centric approach to global issues faced in the 21st century, emphasizes the need for revisiting the Green Revolution approach, and making agriculture an integral part of the solution to restoring soil health, addressing climate change, and promoting sustainable development.

This book will be of interest to students and researchers in soil science, agronomy, natural resource management and sustainable development.

This book combines an exploration of the value of a soil-centred philosophy when addressing sustainability issues together with descriptions of the challenges of an international scientific career.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

CAB International

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Rattan Lal

ISBN:

978-1-83-699013-0

Specialty:

• Agriculture
• Crop Protection
• Crop Science & Plant Biology
• Earth & Geological Sciences
• Education
• Environmental Sciences
• Health Professions
• Soil Science

Language:

English

Edition:

1st Ed.

Pages:

244

Publication Year:

2025