Download or read book Agroforestry for Sustained Productivity in Arid Regions written by B.M. Sharma and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years the agroforestry for sustained productivity in arid regions attained more importance, particularly from the point of view of efficient utilization of land and water resources, meeting grain, fuel-wood and fodder needs of increasing human and livestock populations and protecting the environment from deterioration. The present volume is comprised of 23 chapters - containing information on various aspects of agroforestry like: Soil and Climatic conditions, nutrient and water relations, improved genotypes of trees and grasses, insect pest management, Socio-economic settings and transfer of technology for providing sustainability to arid regions.