Agrostology and Agroforestry

By Yamini Baghel

This book provides systematic treatment of agrostology and agroforestry systems with emphasis on Indian conditions. It covers fundamental principles of grassland ecology including succession, biotype classification, and ecological status of grasslands in India. The text examines pasture establishment, improvement, and renovation for natural and cultivated pastures, including:

Provides systematic coverage of agrostology principles including grassland ecology, succession patterns, and biotype classification with specific reference to Indian ecological conditions Addresses practical methods for pasture establishment, improvement, and renovation for both natural and cultivated pastures with classification based on multiple criteria Examines seven major agroforestry systems including agrisilviculture, silvipasture, agrisilvipasture, agrihorticulture, aquasilviculture, alley cropping, and energy plantation Discusses crop production technology in silvipastoral systems with emphasis on wasteland development, species selection, and planting methods Covers management practices including irrigation, manuring, lopping, and coppicing in agroforestry systems with analysis of above-ground and underground interferences

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041371268
• ISBN13: 9781041371267
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 240 Pages