The edited book entitled Grain Legumes towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems delves into the multifaceted roles that grain legumes play in shaping sustainable agrifood systems. This book brings together diverse perspectives from experts in the fields of agronomy, crop science, food technology, and policy-making to highlight the potential of grain legumes in achieving global food security and sustainability goals. Through a comprehensive exploration of topics such as genetic improvement, crop management, soil health, pest and disease management, value addition, and market development, it provides a holistic understanding of the current status, challenges, and future prospects of grain legumes in the context of sustainable agriculture. The chapters in this book reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, drawing on expertise from plant biology, agronomy, environmental science, nutrition, economics, and social sciences. Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of the potential of grain legumes to contribute to a sustainable future, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in realizing this potential. It covers a wide range of topics, from the genetic improvement of legumes for enhanced yield and stress resistance to innovative agronomic practices, value addition, and policy interventions that can promote the cultivation and consumption of these important crops. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, agricultural practitioners, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in advancing sustainable food systems.

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Lalita Rana has been working as an Assistant Professor-cum-Scientist since 2019 in the Department of Agronomy, Sugarcane Research Institute, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. She completed her B.Sc. (Ag.) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph. D in Agronomy degrees from BCKVV, Mohanpur, West Bengal. With over 6 years of experience in teaching, extension and research, Dr. Rana has guided 5 students as major advisor, 8 students as co-advisor. She has published 30 research papers in national and international journals, 30 popular articles in farmer friendly magazines, 10 book chapters, 2 authored books, 2 edited books, and 5 folders. She has received Young Women Scientist award, Best Ph.D. Thesis award for her contributions to teaching and research in the field.

Navnit Kumar: has been working as an Associate Professor-cum-Sr. Scientist since 2007 in the Department of Agronomy at the Sugarcane Research Institute, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. He completed his B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph. D degrees from RAU, Pusa, Bihar. With over 19 years of experience in extension, teaching and research, Dr. Kumar has guided 9 students as major advisor, 15 students as co-advisor. He has published 77 research papers in national and international journals, 81 popular articles in farmer friendly magazines, 35 book chapters, 7 authored books, 8 edited books, and 13 folders. He has received various awards for his contributions to teaching and research in the field.

Sumit Sow has completed Ph.D. in Agronomy with an ICAR-SRF from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. He has completed graduation from Visva-Bharati, West Bengal and M.Sc. in Agronomy with an ICAR-JRF Scholarship from Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bihar. He has qualified ICAR-NET and UGC-NET. He has authored two textbooks and eight edited books. Additionally, he has published 22 research articles, 8 review articles, 35 popular articles, and 35 book chapters. He has received prestigious awards such as Best Poster, Best Article and Best M.Sc. Thesis Award.

Shivani Ranjan has completed Ph.D. in Agonomy from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. She has completed B.Sc. (Ag.) from Dr. RPCAU, Pusa, Bihar and M.Sc. in Agronomy from BAU, Sabour, Bihar. She has qualified ICAR-NET, UGC-NET and is a recipient of NFOBC fellowship. She is one of the authors of the book “Extract of Agronomy” and the editor of eight books. She has published 20 research articles, 9 review articles, 34 popular articles and 30 book chapters. She has also received various awards like Best Article and Best M.Sc. Thesis award.

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