UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
COURSE OUTLINE Spring -2020
Course Title: Climate Change and Agriculture
Course Code: AGRO-7117
Credit Hours: 3(3-0)
Instructor: Dr. Amjed Ali
Email: [email protected]
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DESCRIPTION |
The course of “Climate Change and Agriculture” will be helpful for improving the student’s knowledge and awareness about the climate change and their impact on crop production. The key objectives/outcomes of this course are; to develop ink-link about crop production under changing climate as well as mitigation and Adaptation strategies for climate change and their impact on crop productivity.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES |
The key objectives of the course are:
- To study the impact of climate change on various crops.
- To determine the influence of changing climate on insects pests, diseases and weeds.
- To adopt the strategy for minimizing the effect of climate change on crops.
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CONTENTS |
- Climate and agriculture
- Climate variability and change, -past, present and future scenario.
- Impact of climate change in different regions.
- Influence of climate change on productivity of major and minor crops.
- Implications of changing climatic scenario for pests, livestock and natural resources.
- Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability.
- Capacity building and action plan for policy makers and planners.
- Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring.
- Mitigation and Adaptation strategies for climate change, Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM).
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READINGS |
- Hillel, D. and C. Rosenzweig. 2013. Handbook of Climate Change and Agro ecosystems: Global and Regional Aspects and Implications. Imperial College Press, London, UK.
- Anboumozhi, V., M. Breiling, S. Pathmarajah and V.R. Reddy. 2012. Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific: How can Countries Adapt? SAGE Publication India Pvt. Ltd.
- Sivakumar, M.V.K. and R.P. Motha. 2007. Managing Weather and Climate: Risks in Agriculture. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.
- Sivakumar, M.V.K. and J. Hansen. 2007. Climate Predictions and Agriculture. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.
- Mavi, H.S. and G.J. Tupper. 2005. Agro meteorology Principles and Application of Climate Studies in Agriculture. International Book Distribution Co., Lucknow, India.
- Sivakumar, M.V.K. and R.P. Motha. 2005. Increasing Climate Variability and Change: Reducing the vulnerability of agriculture and forestry. Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlandi.
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COURSE |
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Topics and Readings |
Book with Page No. |
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1. |
Introduction of course contents
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Climate Change and Agriculture (Causes) |
Crop Stress Management and Global Climate Change. Page 1-11 |
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Climate Change and Agriculture (Causes) |
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Climate variability and change, -past scenario. |
(Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 1 Pg. 1-10) |
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Climate variability and change, present scenario.
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Climate variability and change, future scenario.
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Influence of climate change on productivity of major crops
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(Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 1 Pg. 11-20) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of major crops (Cereals) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of major crops (Cereals) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of major Crops (Cereals) |
(Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 8 Pg. 225-240) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of major Crops (Cotton) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of major Crops (Cotton) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Pulses) |
(Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 8 Pg. 241-250) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Pulses) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Pulses) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Oil Seed Crops) |
(Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 9 Pg. 272-290) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Oil Seed Crops) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Oil Seed Crops) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Sugar Crops) |
(Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 9 Pg. 272-290) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Sugar Crops) |
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Influence of climate change on productivity of minor Crops (Sugar Crops) |
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Implications of changing climatic scenario for pests, livestock and natural resources. |
Agro-meteorology; Page, 304-319. (Book: Crops and Environmental Change; Chapter 10 Pg. 313-334) |
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Implications of changing climatic scenario for pests, livestock and natural resources. |
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Implications of changing climatic scenario for pests, livestock and natural resources. |
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9. |
Mid Term Examination |
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Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability
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Understanding options for Agricultural production;Page. 267-280, Crop Stress Management and Global Climate Change; Page 172-190 |
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Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability |
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Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability |
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Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability |
Understanding options for Agricultural production; Chapter 13, Pg. 280-290) |
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Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability |
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Strategies for managing climate change and vulnerability |
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Capacity building and action plan for policy makers and planners. |
(Book, Understanding options for Agricultural production; Chapter 17 Pg. 347-365) |
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Capacity building and action plan for policy makers and planners. |
Crop Stress Management and Global Climate Change; Page 190-203 |
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Capacity building and action plan for policy makers and planners. |
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Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring. |
Agro-Meteorology; Page 320-340 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reducing_emissions_from_deforestation_and_forest_degradation |
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Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring. |
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Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring. |
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Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring. |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reducing_emissions_from_deforestation_and_forest_degradation |
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Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring. |
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Concept of REDD Plan (Reducing Emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) plus, climate monitoring. |
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Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM). |
http://climateobserver.org/open-and-shut/indc/
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Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM). |
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Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM). |
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Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM). |
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Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM). |
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Carbon sequestration and World weather Institutes (NAMA, INDC and CDM). |
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Final Exam |
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System Evaluation |
Sessional: 20% Mid Term 30 % Final Term 50 %
Time Table:
Tuesday: 12.10 pm
Wednesday: 11.20 am
Thursday: 12.10 pm
Key Dates:
Mid Test: April 27 to May, 04, 2020
Final Examination: June, 22-26, 2020
Result Declaration: July, 03, 2020
Course Material
- Total Lessons 16
- Department Agronomy
- About Visit Profile
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Teacher
Dr. Amjed Ali
