Fundamentals of Agronomy (Hardback, B.S.Lalitha ,Manjanagouda Sannagoudar & Gurunath Reddy)

Agronomy, which serves as the foundation of agricultural sciences, is essential for developing a strong base of knowledge in agricultural education. Unfortunately, many students enrolled in agricultural degree programs have little exposure to the principles of crop production. As such, it is crucial to introduce beginners to the meaning, scope, and principles of agronomy.

The following information should be provided to newcomers in the field: an overview of agronomy, agriculture, and their meanings, scope, and significance; a historical perspective on the development of agriculture in the country and abroad; factors affecting plant growth; the role of manures and fertilizers; and an in-depth exploration of the principles of agronomy, including soil management, crop management, weed management, management of problematic soils, cropping systems, selection of planting materials, and their treatment. All of this information should be presented in simple language to facilitate comprehension.

Content

1. Agriculture as an art, science and business of crop production 2. Agronomy and its scope 3. History of agriculture development in India and Karnataka 4. Factors affecting crop production 5. Importance and scope of agriculture 6. Classification of crops 7. Seeds and sowing 8. Soil and its components, properties Fertility and productivity and their management 9. Tillage and tilth 10. Crop density and geometry 11. Crop nutrition-manures and fertilizers, nutrient use efficiency 12. Growth and development of crops, ideotypes 13. Cropping systems and its principles 14. Crop adaptation and distribution 15. Crop management technologies in problematic areas 16. Harvesting and threshing of crops 17. Weeds-importance and classification of weeds