Agronomy
Principles and Practices

E. Somasundaram (Author), M. Mohamed Amanullah (Author)

9789385516740

Hardback, published 31 October 2016

292 pages
22.9 x 17 x 1.5 cm, 0.65 kg

Understanding the fundamental principles of agronomy is just as crucial as staying current with the latest advancements in the field of agriculture. It is a daunting task to keep up with the rapid progress of such a vast and global discipline as agronomy. The book has been organized into 15 comprehensive chapters, covering the complete syllabus of the principles of agronomy.

• 1. Agriculture
• 2. Agriculture Heritage
• 3. Agronomy and Agroclimatic Zones
• 4. Crops and Cropping System
• 5. Factors Affecting Crop Production
• 6. Soils
• 7. Seasons
• 8. Systems of Farming
• 9. Tillage and Tilth
• 10. Seeds and Sowing
• 11. Plant Population and Crop Geometry
• 12. Weeds
• 13. Irrigation
• 14. Manures and Fertilizers
• 15. Harvesting and Post Harvest Technology