Terminology on Agricultural Meteorology and Agronomy

V.Radha Krishna Murthy, Associate Professor in Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, has over 23 years of experience in agrometeorological research, extension and education. He is author of 3 books and 54 research papers and articles in various aspects of agricultural meteorology. He is associated with many agrometeorological programmes at National and International levels. He is a honorary visiting professor at IIBAT, Chennai. M. Yakadri, M.Sc, Ph.D has over 10 years of experience in teaching, research and extension at Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad. He has specialized in cropping systems research, fertility management of soil and other areas of research in Agronomy. He has published over fifteen scientific papers in reputed journals of National and International importance. He guided a number of Postgraduate students. P.V. Prasada Rao, M.Sc, Ph.D., is presently Assistant Professor in Agronomy Department of Kansas State University, USA. He was Post-doctoral Research Associate, Agronomy, University of Florida, USA and Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Reading, UK, after obtaining Ph.D., from Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad. His areas of research interests include understanding crop responses to abiotic stress; conducting research to develop best management practices for efficient use of resources, maximizing crop yielding and minimizing environmental risk etc.