Studies on Rice-Wheat cropping system in Mollisols of Utharkhand

ISBN-13: 9786202565851 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 96 str.

Arun E K; Brajkishor Prajapati

Opis

RICE (Oryza sativa)-wheat (Triticumaestivum) cropping system has a long history in Asia. This cropping system has been practiced first in Asia since AD 700. In the Indian subcontinent, Uttar Pradesh state has practiced first this cropping system since 1872. The system contributes more than 50% to the total cereal production and one-fourth of the total food grain production in India. Conventional agronomic practices have further led to decline in soil carbon as low as 0.2, an increase in soil compaction, and creation of hard pan. Moreover, timely labor availability and increasing labor costs are becoming a serious concern for the timely planting of crops (Ladhaet al, 2003). Considering above, it is proposed to the study the sustainability of Rice-Wheat cropping system in Mollisols of Utharkhand. .

O autorze

E K, Arun
Mr. Arun E K is working as Soil Conservation Officer in Department of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation, Govt. of Kerala. He secured B.Sc (Agriculture) from Kerala Agricultural University and M.Sc in Agronomy form G. B. Pant Univerisity of Agriculture and Technology. Mr. Brajkshor Prajapati is currently working in Division of Agronomy, RHSKVK, MP.