AAP Advances in the Soil Plant Environment Nexus


About the Series

Book series editor:
Dr. Hanuman Singh Jatav
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sri Karan
Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, India
Telephone: +91-8418940421
Email: hanumaniasbhu@gmail.com
hsjatav.soils@sknau.ac.in

ABOUT THE SERIES

This new book series, AAP Advances in the Soil-Plant-Environment Nexus plans to publish volumes that focus on the terrestrial ecosystem processes that interact through the exchange of energy, nutrients, and water. This multi-volume book series will comprehensively explore the dynamic and reciprocal relationships among soil properties, plant biology, and environmental factors such as climate, land-use change, and pollution through a transdisciplinary lens. It will combine fundamental scientific understanding with applied research and management solutions that are critical in addressing food security, land degradation, climate change, and ecosystem restoration.

Each volume in the series will present cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and practical case studies that address the intricate interactions between soil, plant systems, and environmental factors. Readers will gain a deep understanding of current challenges and innovative solutions related to soil fertility management, biochar and organic amendments, wastewater reuse, heavy metal remediation, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem restoration. The series will also explore climate-smart agricultural practices, land use planning, and strategies for sustainable food systems in both developed and developing regions.

By integrating scientific research with field-based applications and policy insights, the series aims to

  • Promote an integrated, interdisciplinary understanding of soil, plant, and environmental processes.
  • Address and inspire innovative thinking on global sustainability challenges using science-based solutions.
  • Offer innovations in nature-based tools and solutions for regenerative agriculture and climate-smart land management.
  • Promote evidence-based practices aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Bridge disciplinary silos by synthesizing knowledge from soil science, agronomy, ecology, environmental engineering, and climate science.
Overall, the series will empower readers with the knowledge and frameworks necessary to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable solutions for resilient agroecosystems and healthy environments.

As the editor of the book series, Dr. Jatav brings a visionary and interdisciplinary approach. He aims to create a platform that bridges cutting-edge research, field-based innovations, and global policy relevance. The series will highlight emerging trends, sustainable technologies, and context-specific solutions addressing the soil-plant-environment interface, encouraging contributions from both established and emerging scholars worldwide. Given his strong academic background, proven editorial experience, and commitment to sustainable development, Dr. Jatav is exceptionally well qualified to lead this book series and ensure its scholarly excellence and practical impact.

The books in the series will be valuable for:
  • Researchers in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, and Ecology
  • Graduate and PhD Students in Natural Resource Management and Agriculture
  • Policymakers, NGOs, and Development Agencies
  • Land Use Planners, Extension Professionals, and Environmental Engineers


THEMES FOR BOOK VOLUMES.

The editor welcomes book and chapter proposals. For more information, contact Dr. Jatav.
  • Soil-Plant Interactions in a Changing Climate
  • Nutrient Cycling and Plant Nutrition in Agroecosystems
  • Soil Health and Ecosystem Resilience
  • Rhizosphere Biology and Its Environmental Implications
  • Plant Responses to Soil Constraints
  • Functional Microbial Communities in the Soil-Plant Interface
  • Soil-Root-Microbe Interactions in Sustainable Agriculture
  • Adaptive Mechanisms of Plants under Soil Stress Conditions
  • Soil Physics and Water Relations in Cropping Systems
  • Soil Chemical Properties and Their Impact on Plant Growth

ABOUT THE SERIES EDITOR

Dr. Hanuman Singh Jatav brings with him over ten years of dedicated research experience and more than eight years of teaching experience in soil science, plant nutrition and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Jatavs academic and research interests focus on the sustainable management of sewage sludge, biochar applications in agriculture, heavy metal remediation, micronutrient dynamics, and soil fertility enhancement. His research integrates practical agricultural concerns with scientific innovation, aiming to foster sustainable soil plant environment systems, particularly in resource constrained and ecologically sensitive areas. He has published more than 120 scholarly works, including peer-reviewed research papers, review articles, books, book chapters, and technical reports in leading national and international outlets.

In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Jatav serves as an academic editor and subject expert for various national and international journals, and is an active member of over 15 professional scientific societies. His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the “Outstanding Assistant Professor” award by his university and several best paper and poster presentation awards. Notably, he received a Certificate of Gratitude as an Ambassador from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at the World Conservation Congress and was invited to nominate for the prestigious “Blue Planet Prize” by The Asahi Glass Foundation, Tokyo, Japan. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at Southern Federal University, Russia and has participated in more than 40 national and international conferences and over 35 advanced training programs in his research fields.

Dr. Jatav obtained his BSc (Hons.) in Agriculture from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, and went on to complete his MSc (Ag.) and PhD in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from the esteemed Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India.




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