Emerging Trends in Agriculture Sciences (Volume – 13), edited by Dr. Yad Vir Singh, compiles critical research and contemporary analyses on soil health, environmental sustainability, and innovative fertilizer technologies. This volume features in-depth chapters on heavy metal soil pollution, controlled and slow-release fertilizers, greenhouse gas emissions from paddy fields in Kerala, intellectual property rights in agriculture, and traditional medicinal plant use among tribal communities in Assam. Each chapter integrates empirical research with practical applications, offering multidisciplinary insights for sustainable land management, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. This edition is a valuable resource for researchers, environmental scientists, agricultural technologists, and policy developers aiming to promote eco-friendly farming and informed agricultural innovation. The book highlights both scientific and indigenous knowledge systems, fostering a holistic perspective on agricultural development in the 21st century.