Introduction to Crops of India, 2nd Ed.
Introduction to Crops of India, 2nd Ed.

Author: N.R. Das

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2018-08-01

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9388043030

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The book INTRODUCTION TO CROPS OF INDIA has been written with (Part-I) Field crops, (Part-II) Plantation crops and (Part-III) Water-crops, for the students of all agricultural universities of India. The post-graduate students of Botany subject of general universities of the country, will also be benefited with this new type of book. Even the post-graduate students of Indo-subcontinent (i.e. India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) will also be benefited with this book. The book covers nearly 600 crops, in 13 chapters where 4 chapters with field crops under (i) cereals, (ii) pulses, (iii) oil-seeds, (iv) fibres, (v) tubers, (vi) sugars, (vii) vegetables, (viii) fodders, (ix) green manuring crops, (x) medicinal plants, (xi) spices, (xii) fruits, (xiii) flowers (including succulents and ornamentals), (xiv) beverage, (xv) narcotics and (xvi) weeds, in different seasons, were dealt with, along with plantation crops, having 8 chapters with (1) fruits, (2) medicinal plants, (3) tree-fodders, (4) beverages and narcotics (5) timbers and other furniture plants, (5) spices, (7) industrial crops and (8) plants for fuel and Water-crops with one chapter. The book has been written in a short format on the items like (i) Climatic requirements, (ii) Soil requirements, (iii) Required land situation, (iv) Importance of crops, (v) Fertilizer management (vi) Water management, (vii) Duration of the crop/plant, (viii) Parts used, (ix) Habitat, (x) Export possibility, (xi) Economic yields, (xii) Economic values, (xiii) By-products and (xiv) Use of by-products, along with scientific names, family, types of plants and parts used, of all the crop mentioned. Of course, Chapter 13 has been written with the earlier format, but, omitting, ‘water management’ and adding ‘peoples’ response for use.

Tillage and Crop Production, 2nd Ed.
Tillage and Crop Production, 2nd Ed.

Author: N.R. Das

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 9386347830

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Production of crops is directly connected with tillage systems and this tillage system is also helpful for reduction of cost of crop production. Therefore, cropping system may be regulated with the changes of tillage operations. Now-a-days, zero tillage, minimum tillage, no-tillage paira/utera system, stubble-mulch tillage etc. are in vogue, and as a result, higher crop-production is possible, with low cost, though tillage practices differ from place-to-place and crop-to-crop. With the new ideas and concepts the new book entitled 'Tillage and Crop Production', has been written for the development of agriculture in the country, with thirteen chapters, having part - I. (i) Introduction, (ii) Tillage and tilth, (iii) Types and methods of tillage, (iv) Factors affecting tillage, (v) Tillage implements, (vi) Tillage effects on, (vii) Tillage in relation to crop production, (viii) Tillage vs. irrigation and fertilization, (ix) Tillage for crops, croppings and situations, (x) Tillage, crop production and production economics, (xi) Financial aspect of tillage-crop management, and Part - II. Important information on crop production. The book will be very useful for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of all agricultural universities of the country. This book will also be helpful to all ICAR research institutes and all agricultural departmental farms of all States of the country

Economic Botany
Economic Botany

Author: S. L. Kochhar

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-07

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 110711294X

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"Provides vivid information about the history of plant exploration, migration, domestication, distribution and crop improvement"--

Fundamentals of Agronomy
Fundamentals of Agronomy

Author: R.L. Arya

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2020-01-15

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9387991784

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Agronomy is an important branch of agriculture which associated with the different aspect of tillage, crop production, seed and sowing, irrigation and weed management, plant nutrition, dryland/rainfed agriculture, growth and development etc. 'Fundamentals of Agronomy' have been carefully designed to promote better understanding and encourage creativity and will meet the growing need of agronomy of graduate and post graduate students at university level agricultural education. The entire book is prepared in most simple, clear, talking language, comprehensive and short descriptive type of questions so that the concept could be easily understand by the readers in short times. Fundamental of Agronomy covers the course contents of competitive examinations like IAS, IFS, PCS, ARS, banking services, B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. (Ag) admission, state and national levels of different competitive examinations in agriculture.

Tropical Root and Tuber Crops, 2nd Edition
Tropical Root and Tuber Crops, 2nd Edition

Author: Vincent Lebot

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2019-12-02

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 178924336X

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Root and tuber crops are important to agriculture, food security and income for 2.2 billion people in developing countries. These species produce large quantities of dietary energy and have stable yields under difficult environmental conditions. This second edition of Tropical Root and Tuber Crops is an authoritative treatment of four important root and tuber crops: cassava. sweet potato, yams, and aroids.

Crop Management 2nd Ed
Crop Management 2nd Ed

Author: S.S. Walia

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2021-03-10

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 9388449029

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The book covers basic but very comprehensive information on history of agriculture and relationship of Agronomy with other disciplines, tillage practices, nutrient elements for plant growth, weed and their management, irrigation management, crop physiology, crop ecology, integrated farming system and organic farming. A detailed information on history and origin, improved varieties, agronomic practices and plant protection techniques for important field crops viz. cereals, oilseeds, pulses, sugar crops and fiber crops has been given. Also information on cultivation practices for important medicinal, aromatic and spice crops as well as plantation crops along with their uses/medicinal values has been provided. Apart from this, information on dry land agriculture, crop production under special situations and hints for achieving higher yield of field crops are also given in details. This book will be very helpful for B.Sc. Agriculture as well as M.Sc. Agronomy students throughout the country as it covers nerly the entire syllabus for Agronomy courses framed by ICAR.

Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture

Author: R.S. Meena

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2019-01-01

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9388043855

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The book promotes the study and application of the agro-ecology for developing alternatives to the complex problems of resource depletion, environmental degradation, a narrowing of the agrobiodiversity, consolidation, and industrialization of the food system, climate change, and the loss of farmland. This book covers food systems approaches, and seek experiences in an ecofriendly that are on-farm, participatory, change-oriented, and backed by broad-based methodologies for sustainability analysis and evaluation. The objectives of this book are: (1) to understand the role sustainable agricultural productivity, and its importance to the sustainable soil management, (2) to restore the soil health to transforming agriculture for sustainability, and (3) to understand the matching of management rules in the climatic perspective.

The Fertilizer Encyclopedia
The Fertilizer Encyclopedia

Author: Vasant Gowariker

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-08

Total Pages: 880

ISBN-13: 9780470431764

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Fertilizers are key for meeting the world s demands for food, fiber, and fuel. Featuring nearly 4,500 terms of interest to all scientists and researchers dealing with fertilizers, The Fertilizer Encyclopedia compiles a wealth of information on the chemical composition of fertilizers, and includes information on everything from manufacturing and applications to economical and environmental considerations. It covers behavior in soil, chemical and physical characteristics, physiological role in plant growth and soil fertility, and more. This is the definitive, up-to-date reference on fertilizers. This book is not available for purchase from Wiley in the country of India. Customers in India should visit Vasudha Research & Publications Pvt. Ltd. at www.fertilizer-encyclopedia.com

Grassland Techniques and Management
Grassland Techniques and Management

Author: L.N. Singh

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2019-01-16

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 9387893227

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Grassland comprises about one fourth of the world s vegetation and serve as an important source of forage for various kinds of livestock. In Certain regions, due to small per capita land holding, grasslands meadows and forests are the only source of forage. Productivity of grassland particularly in developing countries is low due to lack of knowledge of various biotic and abiotic factors and their interaction, high livestock. Pressure per unit area, non adoption of any grassland management practices and lack of resources. The books Grassland Techniques and management gives information on techniques to adopted for the study of botanical composition, ground cover, forage evolution, range condition, assessment of grassland Production carrying capacity, livestock unit, seed treatment and soil test which provides basic knowledge of various biotic and abiotic factors affecting grassland production. The details of principles and methodology of various grassland management practices including reseeding of grasses, introduction of legume, fertilizers application, control of shrubs, grazing management etc. Has also been presented chapter on fodder trees and browser, forage conservation and herbage quality presents valuable information on various related aspects of grassland improvement and management. Book Shall be useful to field Staff of forestry, Animal Husbandry and agriculture in knowing about methodology to be adopted in the study of present status of grassland and its improvement and management. It shall also be useful to research workers and students of animal husbandry, forestry and agriculture in general.

Neem in Sustainable Agriculture
Neem in Sustainable Agriculture

Author: S.S. Narwal

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2003-06-11

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 9387991261

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Neem is a versatile tree of Indian origin. Since ancient times, its various plant parts have been used to control domestic insects, stored grain pests, crop pests and for human and livestock medicine. Recently, these properties have been attributed to hundreds of chemicals present in this Golden tree. Being a storehouse of chemicals, with multiple uses and adaptability to diverse habitats and climatic conditions, the developed countries have been shown keen interest in this tree. Besides, the present day pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers pose several problems viz., environmental pollution and related health hazards in human and livestock insects. While neem chemicals have shown potential as pesticides and as nitrification inhibitors and do not pose these problems, moreover, neemcake is used as manure. This book will be most useful to neem scientists working in agriculture and forestry and to environmental conscious farmers of developed countries and to the educated farmers of Third World countries intending to practice Sustainable Agriculture.