Climate Change and Biotic Factors: A Molecular Approach

Climate change has more impact on the world than just rising temperatures and extreme weather events. It also impacts the intricate interactions between organisms, including pests, pathogens, and other biotic factors, which are critical components of the balance maintained in nature. This new book delves into the intricate relationship between climate change and the interplay of biotic factors, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions.

Ashutosh Singh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Advanced Studies on Climate Change at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, India. He has more than eight years of experience in different areas of plant biotechnology aspects, including plant stress biology, pollen-based selection, molecular marker studies, etc. Currently, he is working on developmental aspects of male gametes under stressful environment conditions. He has published more than a dozen research papers in various journals of international repute. Dr. Singh has also published one book and more than 20 popular articles in many magazines and periodicals. Dr. Singh has been awarded a PhD degree from the University of Agricultural Science Bangalore, GKVK, Karnataka (Plant Biotechnology) in 2018.

Saurabh Pandey, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agriculture at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India. He has eight years of experience in plant biotechnology aspects such as plant stress biology, plant virus interactions, abiotic stresses, bio-fortification, molecular marker studies, and metabolism related to the tomato and rice crops. He has published more than 20 research and review papers in various journals of international repute. He has also published articles of varied interest in many magazines and periodicals. Dr. Pandey has authored many book chapters on molecular markers, genomics, plant breeding, and plant molecular virology, catering to the needs of modern agriculture research. He has been an active member of the Indian Virological Society, the Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences, and the Society of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Dr. Pandey received a gold medal for his MSc degree from UAS, Bangalore in 2016. He has also received a best postgraduate thesis award and various other awards for his research work. Dr. Pandey has received NTS, JRF, and SRF fellowships during the degree program, awarded by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) India, and the Department of Biotechnology, India. He holds an MSc (Agriculture), specializing in Plant Biotechnology, from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, and was conferred a PhD (Plant Virology) from the National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi.

Amarjeet Kumar, PhD, is currently an Assistant Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding at the College of Agriculture, Central Agriculture University (Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya, India. He embarked on his professional journey as an Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist specializing in genetics and plant breeding at Agriculture College Garhwa, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dr. Kumar has made over 50 contributions in renowned national and international publications, including research papers, lead papers, book chapters, review papers, popular articles, and more than 20 research abstracts presented at national and international seminars and symposia. Additionally, he has authored two books: Wheat: A Premier Food Crop and Classical and Molecular Approaches in Plant Breeding. Dr. Kumar has received prestigious scholarships and fellowships and has been honored with various awards. He has delivered talks on radio and television. He holds membership in professional societies such as the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi; the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi; and the Society for Agriculture Innovation and Development (SAID), Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Dr. Kumar earned his BSc (hons) in Agriculture from Visva-Bharati University, West Bengal, and pursued his MSc (Ag) and PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pant Nagar. During his doctoral research was titled ＂Mapping Drought Tolerance Using Teosinte Derived Population of Maize.＂