Rattan Lal is ranked No. 1 globally and in the U.S. among agricultural scientists (Plant Science and Agronomists) by Research.com on the basis of the number of scientific citations and his discipline H-index. He has been awarded The World Soil Prize, The Japan Prize, The World Food Prize, The Arrell Innovation Prize, and the Padma Shri Award. This book describes Rattan Lal's professional journey from a subsistence farm in India to working on global fora as a soil scientist. It discusses the challenges and opportunities of his soil-centric approach to global issues faced in the 21st century, emphasizes the need for revisiting the Green Revolution approach, and making agriculture an integral part of the solution to restoring soil health, addressing climate change, and promoting sustainable development. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in soil science, agronomy, natural resource management and sustainable development. This book combines an exploration of the value of a soil-centred philosophy when addressing sustainability issues together with descriptions of the challenges of an international scientific career.
Chapter 1: Starting from the Ground Up Chapter 2: Making of a Soil Scientist Chapter 3: A Good Village and College Life: The Unique Experience that Shaped the Future Chapter 4: Return of the Native to his Home After Four Years of Living in the Western World Chapter 5: Soil, Ancient Civilizations and Modern Science Chapter 6: Importance of Mentoring Chapter 7: Potential and Opportunities for Professional Advancement Chapter 8: Vegetarian Diet and Home Gardening Chapter 9: Soil as a Living Entity Chapter 10: Soil Science and Global Issues Chapter 11: The Lal Family Chapter 12: Raising Family in the U.S. Chapter 13: A Faculty Member at the Ohio State University Chapter 14: The Heart Health Chapter 15: The Lal Carbon Center Chapter 16: Global Research, Educational and Outreach Program of the Lal Carbon Center Chapter 17: Basic Laws of Soil Science Chapter 18: People are the Mirror Image of the Soil they Live On Chapter 19: Notable Quotes by Rattan lal Chapter 20: Spiritualism in Agriculture and Mystics of Soil among Ancient Cultures Chapter 21: Hunger Never Remains Hungry: It Feeds on the Flesh on Blood of its Victims Chapter 22: Yeh Duniya (This World)
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