Asstt Prof of SP College publishes book titled ‘Microbiomes for the Management of Agricultural Sustainability’

SRINAGAR, October 25: An Assistant Professor of Environmental Science from Sri Pratap College, Cluster University Srinagar of J&K’s Higher Education Department (JK-HED) published his 20th book titled “Microbiomes for the Management of Agricultural Sustainability” with a reputed international publishing company, Springer Nature.

The lead editor of the book Dr. Gowhar Hamid Dar discusses innovative advancements in soil and crop microbiome technology for an environmentally sound integrated agricultural system. Dr. Dar, a doctorate from University of Kashmir, has more than 70 publications to his credit besides being the Principal Investigator/Co-Principal Investigator for various Research Projects.

His major area of specialization is Environmental Microbiology with special focus on fish diseases. Extended over 319-pages, the book highlights all significant aspects of microbiomes to be promising catalysts in integrated agricultural systems.  The book beautifully describes the importance of blending microbiomes in the agriculture industry to maintain reliable soil health and optimum productivity.

The book comprehensively highlights the innovative research foundations to encourage the application of microbiomes in the sustainable management of agronomic and agricultural produce for a sustainable environment.  This book promises as a reference material in the direction to achieve the goal of sustainable development.

The book was released officially by Springer Nature on different digital platforms and is available on the link https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-32967-8.

The Principal of the College Prof. (Dr.) Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi expressed happiness on the occasion and congratulated Dr. Dar on achieving this accomplishment.