Precision Agriculture: Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies
暫譯: 精準農業：概念、策略與案例研究

隨著氣候變異加劇，以及天然資源所承受的壓力日益增加，對更智慧、以資料為基礎的作物管理之需求，從未如此迫切。《精準農業》以前瞻且務實的視角，深入探討先進技術如何重塑現代農業，使其成為更具生產力、更有效率且更永續的產業。

《精準農業：概念、策略與案例研究》匯集農業、資料科學、工程學與農業政策領域的頂尖專家，探討人工智慧、機器學習、遙測、地理空間技術、IoT 支援系統，以及決策支援工具的整合應用。本書不僅停留在概念性討論，更透過實務應用架構與案例研究，強調實際落地，展示這些技術如何在多元的農業生態環境中，改善產量最佳化、資源使用效率與氣候韌性。

除了技術創新之外，本書也探討農業數位轉型中不可或缺的政策、法規與倫理面向。透過結合當前進展與新興趨勢，本書為讀者提供必要的營運洞察與策略前瞻，協助其因應智慧農業持續演變的發展格局。

本書兼具參考書與實務指南的功能，適合研究人員、農業專業人士、政策制定者，以及希望運用精準技術，推動永續且具氣候韌性的作物生產之研究所學生閱讀。作為《下一世代農業：新穎概念與創新策略》系列的一部分，本書提供支持知情決策與長期農業轉型所需的分析深度與實務導向。

Dr. Sarita Pandey is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at The Neotia University, West Bengal, India. She received her Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India. With over 12 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Pandey has contributed to crop improvement research through national and international collaborations, including professional associations with ICRISAT, India, and CIMMYT, Mexico. Her work has been supported by competitive fellowships such as the SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) of the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India; University Grant Commission Fellowship of the Government of India, and the Women Scientist Award of the Society of Agricultural Research and Social Development (SARSD), New Delhi, India. She has also served as the Principal Investigator of a DST-funded research project and holds three granted design patents. Her research integrates conventional breeding with genomics-assisted approaches for the genetic improvement of oilseed and legume crops, with a strong emphasis on disease resistance and yield enhancement under diverse agro-climatic conditions. She has published 20 peer-reviewed research articles in reputed international journals, authored two academic books, contributed multiple book chapters, and supervised postgraduate and doctoral scholars. Her work contributes to sustainable crop improvement and global food security initiatives. Dr. Pandey actively contributes to the scholarly community as a peer reviewer for leading international journals, serves on editorial boards, and holds membership in several prominent professional scientific societies.

Md. Kamaruzzaman is an accomplished academic and researcher with a robust background in robotics, mechatronics engineering and intelligent systems. He is currently an Assistant Professor at The Neotia University, Kolkata, India. Previously he was associated with the Aliah University, Kolkata. He has more than 9 years of teaching as well as more than 5 years of research experience. His research interests include RWSNs, intelligent mechatronic and robotic systems, smart agriculture and the modeling and simulation of robotic systems. Md. Kamaruzzaman has published more than 20 research articles in reputed international journals, prestigious conference proceedings and prominent research oriented books. He has been involved in numerous workshops and conferences, both as an organizer and participant. His professional memberships include the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE Internet of Things Technical Committee, IEEE Sensor Council, International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and the London Journal Press. He has also been recognized for his contributions with awards such as a national scholarship and the Rosalind Membership of the London Journal Press, UK. Recently, he got Young Scientist award from the Society of Agricultural Research and Social Development (SARSD), New Delhi, India. Md. Zaman regularly reviews manuscripts for high-impact international journals, undertakes editorial responsibilities, and is an active member of recognized professional organizations in his discipline.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Saini is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Science at the Texas Tech University, Texas, USA. His research spans trait mapping, marker-assisted and genomic selection, high-throughput phenotyping, and the integration of physiological and data-driven approaches to accelerate crop improvement. He collaborates closely with breeders, physiologists, and data scientists to dissect the physiological, molecular, and histological mechanisms that enhance yield potential and resilience in crops. Dr. Saini earned his master's degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, India, and qualified several national-level examinations, including Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- National Eligibility Test, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, and ICAR-Senior Research Fellowship. During his Ph.D. at Punjab Agricultural University, India he was awarded the prestigious Department of Science & Technology (DST)- INSPIRE Fellowship of the Ministry of Science & Technology and ICAR-SRF, recognizing his academic excellence. He received university gold medals in his undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, along with several honors such as the Dr. M. S. Randhawa Medal and Chancellor's Medals. He has co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles, 20 book chapters, and numerous conference abstracts/papers. Dr. Saini actively serves as a reviewer for reputed international journals, is a member of multiple professional societies, and sits on several editorial boards. He has also edited two books with Taylor & Francis Group, Inc. His expertise in crop adaptation, genomics, and precision phenotyping contributes significantly to advancing sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, which are key themes reflected in this edited volume on Precision Agriculture.

Prof. Chittaranjan Kole, often regarded as the "Father of Plant Genomics in India" and the "Father of Agri-Nanotechnology in the World" is an internationally reputed scientist with an illustrious professional career spanning over forty years and original contributions in the fields of plant genomics, biotechnology, and molecular breeding leading to the publication of more than 170 impactful research articles and reviews. He has edited over 200 books for the globally leading publishers. His scientific contributions and editing acumen have been appreciated by seven Nobel Laureates including Profs. Norman Borlaug, Arthur Kornberg, Werner Arber, Phillip Sharp, Günter Blobel, Lee Hartwell and Roger Kornberg. He has been honored with several fellowships, honorary fellowships, and national and international awards including the Outstanding Crop Scientist award conferred by the International Crop Science Society. He was also awarded the Raja Ramanna Fellow by the Department of Energy, Government of India. He has served in all prestigious positions in academia including as the Vice-Chancellor of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Project Coordinator of the Indo-Russian Center of Biotechnology in India, and Director of Research of Institute of Nutraceutical Research of Clemson University, in USA. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the Pennsylvania State University and the Clemson University, both in the USA. He is also heading the International Climate-Resilient Crop Genomics Consortium, International Phytomedomics and Nutriomics Consortium and Genome India International as their Founder President.

Dr. Sarita Pandey 是印度西孟加拉邦 The Neotia University 遺傳學與植物育種系的副教授兼系主任。她於印度加爾各答的 University of Calcutta 取得遺傳學與植物育種博士學位。Pandey 博士擁有超過 12 年的教學與研究經驗，透過國內外合作參與作物改良研究，包括與印度 ICRISAT 及墨西哥 CIMMYT 的專業合作。她曾獲得多項競爭型研究獎助，包括印度政府科學與技術部所屬 SERB 的國家博士後研究獎學金（National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, NPDF）、印度政府 University Grant Commission Fellowship，以及印度新德里 Society of Agricultural Research and Social Development（SARSD）頒發的 Women Scientist Award。她也曾擔任印度政府科學與技術部（DST）資助研究計畫的主持人，並擁有三項已核准的設計專利。她的研究結合傳統育種與基因體學輔助方法，致力於油料作物與豆科作物的遺傳改良，並特別重視不同農業氣候條件下的抗病性與產量提升。她已在知名國際期刊發表 20 篇經同儕審查的研究論文，撰寫兩本學術專書、參與多本書籍章節的撰寫，並指導研究生與博士生。她的研究有助於推動永續作物改良與全球糧食安全計畫。Pandey 博士也積極投入學術社群，擔任國際重要期刊的同儕審查人員、期刊編輯委員，並加入多個知名專業科學學會。

Md. Kamaruzzaman 是一位成就卓著的學者與研究人員，在機器人學、機電工程與智慧系統領域具備深厚背景。目前，他是印度加爾各答 The Neotia University 的助理教授。過去，他曾任職於加爾各答的 Aliah University。他擁有超過 9 年的教學經驗，以及超過 5 年的研究經驗。他的研究興趣包括 RWSNs、智慧機電與機器人系統、智慧農業，以及機器人系統的建模與模擬。Md. Kamaruzzaman 已在知名國際期刊、重要學術會議論文集及具影響力的研究型書籍中發表超過 20 篇研究論文。他曾以主辦者與參與者身分參與許多工作坊和研討會。他的專業會員資格包括 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers（IEEE）、IEEE Internet of Things Technical Committee、IEEE Sensor Council、International Association of Engineers（IAENG）及 London Journal Press。他也曾因其貢獻獲得多項肯定，包括國家獎學金及英國 London Journal Press 頒發的 Rosalind Membership。近期，他獲得印度新德里 Society of Agricultural Research and Social Development（SARSD）頒發的 Young Scientist Award。Md. Kamaruzzaman 定期為高影響力國際期刊審查稿件，承擔編輯工作，並積極參與其專業領域中獲認可的專業組織。

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Saini 是美國德州 Texas Tech University 植物與土壤科學系的研究助理教授。他的研究涵蓋性狀定位、標記輔助選拔與基因體選拔、高通量表型分析，以及整合生理學與資料驅動方法以加速作物改良。他與育種學家、生理學家及資料科學家密切合作，解析能夠提升作物產量潛力與韌性的生理、分子及組織學機制。Saini 博士於印度 Chaudhary Charan Singh University 取得遺傳學與植物育種碩士學位，並通過多項國家級考試，包括 Indian Council of Agricultural Research（ICAR）National Eligibility Test、Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering，以及 ICAR-Senior Research Fellowship。在印度 Punjab Agricultural University 攻讀博士期間，他獲得印度科學與技術部（DST）所屬 Ministry of Science & Technology 頒發的知名 DST-INSPIRE Fellowship，以及 ICAR-SRF，以表彰其學術成就。他在學士、碩士及博士階段皆獲得大學金牌，並曾獲得 Dr. M. S. Randhawa Medal 及 Chancellor's Medals 等多項榮譽。他共同撰寫了超過 60 篇經同儕審查的研究論文、20 個書籍章節，以及許多研討會摘要與論文。Saini 博士積極擔任知名國際期刊的審查人員，為多個專業學會的會員，並在數個期刊編輯委員會任職。他也與 Taylor & Francis Group, Inc. 合作編輯了兩本書。他在作物適應性、基因體學與精準表型分析方面的專業，對推動永續農業與氣候智慧型農業具有重要貢獻；這些也是本書《Precision Agriculture》編著內容所反映的核心主題。

Prof. Chittaranjan Kole 常被譽為「印度植物基因體學之父」及「世界農業奈米科技之父」，是一位享譽國際的科學家。他擁有超過 40 年輝煌的專業生涯，並在植物基因體學、生物技術與分子育種領域做出原創性貢獻，已發表超過 170 篇具有重要影響力的研究論文與綜述文章。他曾為全球領先的出版商編輯超過 200 本書籍。他的科學貢獻與編輯才能獲得七位諾貝爾獎得主的肯定，包括 Norman Borlaug、Arthur Kornberg、Werner Arber、Phillip Sharp、Günter Blobel、Lee Hartwell 及 Roger Kornberg 教授。他曾獲得多項研究獎學金、榮譽研究獎學金，以及國內外獎項，包括 International Crop Science Society 頒發的 Outstanding Crop Scientist Award。他也獲印度政府能源部任命為 Raja Ramanna Fellow。他曾在學術界擔任各項重要職務，包括 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya 副校長、印度 Indo-Russian Center of Biotechnology 計畫協調人，以及美國 Clemson University Institute of Nutraceutical Research 研究主任。他也曾擔任美國 Pennsylvania State University 與 Clemson University 的客座教授。此外，他還擔任 International Climate-Resilient Crop Genomics Consortium、International Phytomedomics and Nutriomics Consortium 及 Genome India International 的創辦主席。