Agroforestry, which involves the cultivation of trees, shrubs, and food and fruit crops together with grasses, has its roots in ancient and traditional practices. However, the scientific study of agroforestry is relatively recent. Extensive experience and experimentation have demonstrated that agroforestry, as a land-use system, is capable of producing both food and wood, while also contributing to the conservation and rehabilitation of ecosystems.

The book is organized into ten chapters that provide comprehensive information on all aspects of agroforestry. These include the history and concepts of agroforestry, systems classification, tree-crop interactions, planning and management, diagnosis and design, policy and projects, and propagation and management practices for multipurpose trees.

About the Author
Alok Kumar Patra graduated in Agriculture from Chiplima campus of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology in 1988, obtained M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy from Institute of Agriculture, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan in 1990 and Ph. D. from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal in 1996. He has an MBA degree from IGNOU, New Delhi.

Patra has published more than 90 research papers, 130 popular scientific articles and bulletins, eight books and 35 book chapters. He has 30 years of experience in research and teaching in UG and PG level on agroforestry and agronomy. Presently he is working as Chief Agronomist in the All India Coordinated Research Project on Integrated Farming Systems, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751 003, India.


Book Information
ISBN 9788119215850
Author Alok Kumar Patra
Format Paperback
Page Count 238
Imprint New India Publishing Agency
Publisher New India Publishing Agency
Weight(grams) 535g