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by Ignacio A. Ciampitti (Author), P. V. Vara Prasad (Author)
Sorghum is among the top five cereals and one of the key crops in global food security efforts. Sorghum is a resilient crop under high-stress environments, ensuring productivity and access to food when other crops fail. Scientists see the potential of sorghum as a main staple food in a future challenged by climate change. The contributors provide a comprehensive review of sorghum knowledge. The discussion covers genetic improvements, development of new hybrids, biotechnology, and physiological modifications. Production topics include water and nutrient management, rotations, and pest control. Final end uses, sorghum as a bioenergy crop, markets, and the future of sorghum are presented. IN PRESS! This book is being published according to the "Just Published" model, with more chapters to be published online as they are completed.
Author Biography
Dr. Ignacio A. Ciampitti is an Associate Professor of Crop Production and Integrated Farming Systems in the Department of Agronomy at the Kansas State University. His research focuses on understanding the yield gaps of grain crops, dissecting complex genotype by environment by management interactions, and developing site specific solutions and sustainable farming systems using innovative technologies, implementing crop modeling and remote sensing. He also has strong Extension program to support graduate students and producers. He has been recognized by the Crop Science Society of America, and the American Society of Agronomy through Early Career Awards.
Dr. P.V. Vara Prasad is a University Distinguished Professor of Crop Ecophysiology and Systems Research in the Department of Agronomy and Director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification at the Kansas State University. His research focuses on understanding responses of food grain crops to changing environments and developing best management practices for efficient use of inputs using systems approaches. He is an elected fellow of the Crop Science Society of America, the American Society of Agronomy, and the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
