The Souvenir Book is an extensive compilation of the latest research and expert insights presented during the National Conference on “Advances in Innovative Technologies & Plant Health Management Strategies in Climate Resilient Agriculture (AITPCRA - 2024),” organized by the College of Agriculture, Tripura, discussed on 26th and 27th September 2024. This conference brought together leading scientists, researchers, and practitioners in the field of agriculture to discuss and deliberate on critical innovations and strategies for addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
In the face of increasing climate variability, ensuring agricultural productivity while maintaining ecological balance has become one of the most urgent goals for modern agriculture. The contributions featured in this Souvenir Book reflect this central theme, with a strong focus on climate-resilient agricultural practices and sustainable plant health management. The articles offer both cutting-edge
technological solutions and traditional wisdom aimed at enhancing the resilience of crops against a wide range of biotic and abiotic stresses, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in the context of global climate change.
The Souvenir Book comprises 15 insightful articles, each shedding light on different facets of plant health management, agricultural innovation, and sustainable practices. Key themes explored in the book include Enhancing soil fertility in Northeast India, Traditional plant disease management practices in the northeastern region of India, Studies on plant pathogens and emerging diseases, such as Pokkah
Boeng disease in sugarcane, Management of plant diseases using biocontrol agents, fungal treatments, and botanicals, The role of tissue culture in agricultural development.
Additionally, the book addresses topics such as the limitations of pulse cultivation and potential strategies for their improvement, as well as how organic practices like composting and the use of FYM (Farmyard Manure) can increase crop yield.
The Souvenir Book presents these emerging and intriguing agricultural topics in both accessible and scientifically rigorous language, aiming to inform, inspire, and drive forward the vision of sustainable agricultural practices in the region.