Fundamentals of Agronomy

by Rajeev singh, Vivek Yadav, Ajai Kumar Yadav

ISBN: 9789359197081
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 10095.00
Biblio : viii+278p., tbles., figs., ind 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. Rajeev Singh presently working as Senior Scientist and Head at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Gaya-I which comes under administrative control of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. He did his Master degree in Agronomy and Ph.D. from Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya. Dr. Singh is working on various crops like Paddy, Lentil, Wheat, Chick pea, Mustard and other major field crops and focusing on resource conservation technologies, nutrient management, weed management and other agronomic practices. He has published about 19 research papers in National/ International journals of repute. He has also published 3 book, 2 book chapters and many articles. He has also handled Projects of IRRI, ICARDA, NICRA, Biotech Kisan Hub, Seed hub and Climate resilient program. He has also got Best Extension Scientist award, Best Senior Scientist Award and fellowship Award from different National societies. Dr. Vivek Yadav presently working as Assistant Agronomist at Rice Research Station, Nagina, Bijnor which comes under administrative control of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Ag & Technology, Meerut. He did his Master degree in Agronomy from Agra University, Agra and Ph.D. from Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and technology, Ayodhya. Dr. Yadav is working on rice agronomy and focusing on resource conservation technologies of rice. He has published about 32 research papers in National/ International journals. He has also published 3 book, 7 book chapters and many articles. He has also been the potential reviewer of many journals and handled Projects of LG Life Science, Japan, Sumitomo Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Japan and Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research, Lucknow. He has also got Young Scientist Award, Excellence in Research Award and Scientist of the Year award from different National societies. Shri Ajai Kumar Yadav presently working as Director, Regional Fodder Station, Chennai, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt. of India. He did his Master degree in Agronomy from Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya. Shri Yadav is working on agronomy of fodder crops and quality fodder seed production with a vision and strategy to enhance livestock sector productivity by addressing need of feed and fodder. He has published about 18 research papers in National/ International journals. He has also published 3 Manuals/ book chapters and many Abstracts and articles.

About The Book

This book has been designed to cover undergraduate syllabus of ‘Fundamentals of Agronomy’ as per ICAR 5th Deans' Committee report. It covers the entire syllabus in one compact volume of 15 chapters. It covers introduction, seeds and sowing, tillage, crop density and geometry, manures and fertilizers, essential plant nutrients, irrigation management, crop rotation, allelopathy, herbicides, weed management, cropping systems, factors affecting crop production, plant ideotypes, adaptation and distribution of crops and harvesting and threshing. Related terms has been provided at the end for the ready reference of readers. The present book has been recommended as a core subject in the curriculum of B.Sc. (Agriculture) course of the agricultural universities. This book would be immensely useful to students, teachers, researchers, progressive farmers and extension workers working in the field of crop science, agronomy and agriculture.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction 1 2. Seeds and Sowing 11 3. Tillage 35 4. Crop Density and Geometry 41 5. Manures and Fertilizers 47 6. Essential Plant Nutrients 69 7. Irrigation Management 85 8. Crop Rotation 115 9. Allelopathy 125 10. Weed Management 133 11. Herbicides 161 12. Cropping Systems 177 13. Factors Affecting Crop Production 189 viii 14. Plant Ideotypes, Adaptations and Distribution of Crops 201 15. Harvesting and Threshing of Crops 225 Appendices 235 Terminology 247 References 265 Index 273