Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change provides a foundational understanding of the interactions between weather, climate, and agricultural systems. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and environmental sciences, the book highlights the role of meteorological factors in crop growth, productivity, and sustainability.
The text begins with the basics of agrometeorology—atmospheric composition, solar radiation, temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind, and their influence on plant physiological processes. It explains the concepts of heat units, growing degree days, evapotranspiration, microclimate, and crop–weather relationships with practical applications in farm management.
Emphasis is given to weather forecasting, agro-advisories, and crop-weather models, which help farmers make informed decisions regarding sowing, irrigation, fertilizer use, and plant protection.
The second part of the book addresses climate change and agriculture, exploring evidence of global warming, greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, and climate variability. Topics such as impact of climate change on crop yields, livestock, soil, and water resources, along with strategies for climate-smart agriculture, mitigation, and adaptation, are discussed in depth.
Special chapters focus on remote sensing, GIS, crop simulation models, and modern ICT tools for agrometeorology. Real-world examples, diagrams, and case studies ensure clarity and practical relevance.
By combining scientific principles with contemporary challenges, Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change equips students, researchers, and extension professionals with the knowledge to manage agricultural systems under changing climatic conditions and contribute to sustainable food security.
Book Details
Language: English
Pages: 60
Compiled By : Mr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Birendra Kumar, Dr. Swaraj Dutta & Mr. Pravesh Kumar
Price: Free
Course Outline of Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Meaning and scope of agricultural meteorology; Earth atmosphere – its composition, extent and structure; Atmospheric weather variables
Chapter 2 Atmospheric pressure, its variation with height; Wind, types of wind, daily and seasonal variation of wind speed, cyclone, anticyclone, land breeze and sea breeze
Chapter 3 Nature and properties of solar radiation; Solar constant, depletion of solar radiation, short wave, long wave and thermal radiation, net radiation, albedo
Chapter 4 Atmospheric temperature; Temperature inversion, lapse rate, daily and seasonal variations of temperature, vertical profile of temperature, energy balance of earth
Chapter 5 Atmospheric humidity; Concept of saturation, vapor pressure, process of condensation, formation of dew, fog, mist, frost
Chapter 6 Weather forecasting – types of weather forecast and their uses; Climate change, climatic variability, global warming, causes of climate change and its impact on regional and national agriculture
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