Fundamentals of Agronomy

Book is prepared with a specific purpose of the course Fundamentals of Agronomy and the content of this book is covered as per the new syllabus of the course Fundamentals of Agronomy recommended by the Fifth Dean Committee of ICAR. Book consist of Agronomy and its scope, seeds and sowing, tillage and tilth, crop density and geometry, Crop nutrition, manures and fertilizers, nutrient use efficiency, water resources, soil-plant-water relationship, crop water requirement, water use efficiency, irrigation- scheduling criteria and methods, quality of irrigation water, water logging, weeds and their management, growth and development of crops, plant ideotypes, cropping systems and crop rotation, adaptation and distribution of crops, crop management technologies in problematic areas, harvesting and threshing of crops. Students and readers will find this book with much utility.

This textbook, "Fundamentals of Agronomy," is tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate students in agriculture. It addresses the cultural and academic challenges faced by students as they transition into the semester-based education system. Written in simple and understandable language, the book follows the latest syllabus prescribed by the Fifth Dean's Committee of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University. The content covers core agronomy topics, making it a valuable resource for students seeking a clear and concise understanding of the subject. This book aims to serve as an essential guide for agriculture students and aspiring agronomists.

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