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Author Profile

Dr. Ranjit Singh (M.Sc.,Ph.D.) is presently working as an Associate Professor and Head in the Department of Botany, D.S.N. (P.G.) College, Unnao (U.P.) affiliated to C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur. Dr. Singh has 23 years research experience and more than 20 years teaching experience of Botany at Graduate and Post Graduate levels. He has authored a number of books for University students and published 30 research papers/articles in the journals of National and International repute. He has been awarded FISAB and GESA Fellowship, Innovative Faculty Award, Paryavaran Ratna Puraskar and Eminent Botanist Award in teaching and scientific fields by different societies and associations for his contribution in the field of environmental conservation. Recently The American University, USA conferred on him an honorary degree D.Sc. (Honoris causa) for his seminal contribution to the field of science.

About The Book

Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with their environment, while the environment is the surroundings in which organisms live. Both ecology and the environment include biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors. This textbook covers topics like Natural Resources, Ecology, Food Chain, Soil Formation, Cycle, Population Dynamics, Phytogeography, Biogeographic regions of India, Pollution, Waste Management, and Circular Economy. It is written for B.Sc. Sixth Semester students of Botany as per Common Minimum Syllabus prescribed for all Uttar Pradesh State Universities and Colleges under NEP-2020. The book highlights the complex interrelationship between organisms and environment. It fosters conceptual knowledge of natural resources & sustainable utilisation including land utilisation, soil degradation and management strategies, wetlands, major and minor forest products and ecological footprint with emphasis on carbon footprint. The textbook is well aligned with the syllabus offers the latest insight to the students of undergraduate courses of ecology and environmental sciences. The textbook is a comprehensive coverage for basic and advanced courses in ecology and environmental sciences. Each topic is supported by illustrations, tables, and information.

Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1. Ecology Chapter 2. Ecosystem Chapter 3. Phytogeographical Regions of India and the World Chapter 4. Soil Formation, Profile, Composition and Properties, Types, Erosion and Conservation Chapter 5. Geographical Information System (GIS) Chapter 6. Biodiversity Conservation Chapter 7. Sustainable Development Chapter 8. Environmental Pollution Chapter 9. Regulatory Framework for Pollution Monitoring and Control: Case Study Bibliography Index