Climate Change and Neglected Underutilized Crops: Legumes, Oilseeds, and Strategies Volume 2 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3032320615 ISBN 13: 9783032320612

Publisher: Springer, 2026

Synopsis

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) as vital tools for building resilient and sustainable agricultural systems in the face of climate change. By highlighting innovative strategies, practical case studies, and cutting-edge technologies, it equips researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with actionable insights to enhance food security, diversify livelihoods, and conserve biodiversity.

Through a unique blend of scientific research and indigenous knowledge, the chapters reveal how NUS can optimize resource use, improve nutrition, and support ecosystem services across diverse environments. The comprehensive approach not only addresses critical challenges but also unlocks new opportunities for empowering smallholder farmers and rural communities worldwide.

This volume is an essential resource for those committed to transforming agriculture into a more climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable sector.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed has served for over two decades at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where he is widely recognized as a senior agronomist, climate change expert, and crop modeler. His research centers on climate variability, IoT-based agricultural applications, and the impacts of climate change on crop ecology, physiology, cropping systems, and rainfed farming.
He is an expert in process-based crop and agro-ecosystem modeling and remote sensing, employing tools such as APSIM, AquaCrop, DSSAT, DNDC, CropSyst, STICS, and EPIC to develop and evaluate climate-resilient agricultural strategies. Since 2020, Dr. Ahmed has been consistently listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists, reflecting the global impact and citation strength of his research.
Dr. Ahmed has established extensive international collaborations with research institutions in Australia, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, the West Indies, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has actively contributed to major global initiatives, including REACCH and AgMIP, and continues to play a key role in shaping global strategies for climate change adaptation and resilience in agriculture.

From the Back Cover

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) as vital tools for building resilient and sustainable agricultural systems in the face of climate change. By highlighting innovative strategies, practical case studies, and cutting-edge technologies, it equips researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with actionable insights to enhance food security, diversify livelihoods, and conserve biodiversity.

Through a unique blend of scientific research and indigenous knowledge, the chapters reveal how NUS can optimize resource use, improve nutrition, and support ecosystem services across diverse environments. The comprehensive approach not only addresses critical challenges but also unlocks new opportunities for empowering smallholder farmers and rural communities worldwide.

This volume is an essential resource for those committed to transforming agriculture into a more climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable sector.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3032320615
• ISBN 13: 9783032320612
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 574
• Editor: Ahmed Mukhtar