Biological Nitrogen Fixation Towards Poverty Alleviation Through Sustainable Agriculture 1st edition by Felix Dakora, Samson Chimphango, Alex Valentine, Claudine Elmerich, William Newton ISBN 1402082517 978-1402082511

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ISBN 10: 1402082517
ISBN 13: 978-1402082511
Author: Felix Dakora, Samson Chimphango, Alex Valentine, Claudine Elmerich, William Newton 

Poverty is a severe problem in Africa, Asia, South America and even in pockets of the developed world. Addressing poverty alleviation via the expanded use of biological nitrogen fixation in agriculture was the theme of the 15th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation. Because nitrogen-fixation research is multidisciplinary, exploiting its benefits for agriculture and environmental protection has continued to attract research by diverse groups of scientists, including chemists, biochemists, plant physiologists, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, agricultural scientists, extension agents, and inoculant producers. The 15th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation was held jointly with the 12th International Conference of the African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. This joint Congress was hosted in South Africa at the Cape Town International Conv- tion Centre, 21–26 January 2007, and was attended by about 200 registered participants from 41 countries world-wide. During the Congress, some 100 oral and approximately 80 poster papers were presented. The wide range of topics covered and the theme of the Congress justifies this book’s title, Nitrogen Fixation: Applications to Poverty Alleviation.

Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Towards Poverty Alleviation Through Sustainable Agriculture 1st Table of contents:

Foreword

• The Global Challenge of Sustainable Agriculture and Poverty Alleviation
• Importance of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Sustainable Development

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biological Nitrogen Fixation

• What is Biological Nitrogen Fixation?
• The Role of Nitrogen in Plant Growth
• Historical Context and Discovery of Nitrogen Fixation
• Importance of Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture

Chapter 2: Mechanisms of Biological Nitrogen Fixation

• Nitrogenase Enzyme: The Heart of Nitrogen Fixation
• Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation: Legumes and Rhizobium
• Non-Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation: Free-living Organisms
• Factors Affecting the Efficiency of Nitrogen Fixation

Chapter 3: The Role of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Sustainable Agriculture

• Reducing Dependence on Chemical Fertilizers
• Enhancing Soil Fertility Through Nitrogen Fixation
• Environmental Benefits: Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Pollution
• Role of Nitrogen-Fixing Crops in Agroecosystems

Chapter 4: Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Poverty Alleviation

• The Economic Potential of Nitrogen Fixation in Developing Countries
• Case Studies of Nitrogen Fixation for Smallholder Farmers
• Addressing Food Security and Economic Sustainability Through BNF
• Policy Recommendations for Promoting BNF in Poverty-Stricken Regions

Chapter 5: Advances in Biotechnology and Nitrogen Fixation

• Genetic Engineering of Crops for Enhanced Nitrogen Fixation
• Biotechnological Approaches to Increase BNF Efficiency
• The Future of Synthetic Biology in Nitrogen Fixation

Chapter 6: Nitrogen Fixation in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture

• The Role of Legumes in Tropical Farming Systems
• Challenges in Tropical Agriculture: Soils, Climate, and Nitrogen Fixation
• Strategies to Improve BNF in the Tropics
• Promising Research and Techniques for BNF in Subtropical Regions

Chapter 7: Integrating Nitrogen Fixation into Farming Systems

• Agroecological Approaches to Incorporate BNF
• Crop Rotation and Intercropping with Nitrogen-Fixing Crops
• Role of Nitrogen-Fixing Trees and Shrubs in Agroforestry
• Soil Management and Fertility Enhancement with BNF

Chapter 8: Challenges and Constraints in Implementing BNF

• Limited Access to Inoculants and Technologies
• Soil Fertility Issues and Regional Variations in BNF Efficiency
• Socioeconomic Barriers: Education, Resources, and Policy
• Climate Change and Its Impact on Nitrogen Fixation

Chapter 9: Policies and Strategies to Promote Biological Nitrogen Fixation

• Government and International Initiatives to Support BNF Research
• Integrating BNF into Agricultural Extension Services
• Policy Frameworks for Scaling Up BNF in Developing Countries
• The Role of NGOs and Private Sector in Promoting BNF

Chapter 10: Case Studies of Successful BNF Implementation

• BNF in Sub-Saharan Africa: Success Stories and Lessons Learned
• The Role of Legumes in South Asian Farming Systems
• BNF in Latin America: Innovative Approaches to Food Security
• Scaling BNF in Southeast Asia: Challenges and Opportunities

Chapter 11: Future Directions in Biological Nitrogen Fixation

• Next-Generation Nitrogen-Fixing Technologies
• Exploring the Role of Microorganisms in Enhancing BNF
• The Role of Education and Training in Promoting BNF Practices
• Moving Toward a Global Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Poverty Reduction

Conclusion

• The Potential of Biological Nitrogen Fixation to Transform Agriculture and Alleviate Poverty
• Final Thoughts on Integrating BNF into Sustainable Development Goals

Appendices

• A. Glossary of Terms Related to Nitrogen Fixation and Sustainable Agriculture
• B. Recommended Resources for Further Reading and Research
• C. List of Key Institutions and Organizations Involved in BNF Research

References

Index

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