Textbook of field crops production
The chapters of the Textbook of Field Crops Production Foodgrain Crops (Volume I) cover emerging trends in crop production such as System of Rice Intensification (SRI), export quality assurance in the production technology of commodities like Basmati rice, organic farming, resource conservation technologies, herbicide management etc. Good agronomic practices must judiciously inter-mix the applications of soil and plant sciences to produce food, feed. fuel, fibre, and of late nutraceuticas. while ensuring sustainability of the system in as much possible environment and eco-friendly manner. The advent of hydroponics, precision farming, biosensors, fertigatton. landscaping, application of ICT, GPS and GIS tools, micro-irrigation etc is in the horizon. Many of these subjects are still under experimentation and specific area-wise recommendations are yet not available to be Included in a textbook; nevertheless, the students need to be apprised of these changes. The textbook covers both the fundamentals of the subject and at the same time inspire and prepare both teachers and students for the emerging frontiers.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
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2012
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| Subjects: | Field crops, Cereal crops, Plant production, Cultivation, Plant breeding, Species, taxonomy, crop improvement, Nutrient availability, disease management, cropping systems, |
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