Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) in a Sustainable Rice-Wheat Cropping System

Not only that, but agriculture’s pre-eminent place in the country’s economy, where it is 18 per cent of total GDP and the biggest single export sector, make any problem in the industry one of national importance. Other nations in Asia, including Pakistan, Nepal, China and Bangladesh, have already re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mahajan, Anil, Gupta, R. D. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Concept of INM System
  • Need of INM System in Modern Agriculture
  • Components of INM System
  • Bio-Fertilizers: Their Kinds and Requirement in India
  • Potential of Organic Resources as Plant Nutrients in India
  • The Rice–Wheat Cropping System
  • Balanced Use of Plant Nutrients
  • Effective Use of Fertilizers and Water Management for Rice–Wheat Cropping System
  • Role of INM in Sustainable Rice–Wheat Cropping System
  • Soil-Related Constraints in the Rice and Wheat Production
  • Constraints in the Adoption of INM System
  • Future Research Strategies/Priorities