Cropping Systems: Principles and Practices

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Cropping systems: at a glance. 2. Different cropping systems and definitions. 3. Management of resources in cropping systems. 4. Important indices to evaluate the cropping systems. 5. Concept of sustainability in cropping systems. 6. Production potential under different cropping systems. 7. Mechanism of yield advantages in inter-cropping systems. 8. Plant interactions in cropping systems. 9. Yield stability in cropping systems. 10. Crop diversification for sustainable production under cropping systems. 11. Concept of plant ideotypes and new plant types in cropping systems. 12. Latest research trends in cropping systems for sustainability. 13. Sustainable cropping systems of agro ecological zones of India. Cropping Systems: Principles and Practices is a textbook which deals with Cropping systems in detail. The topics covered in this book are in an order, which helps in a better understanding of the concept and will serve as a ready reckoner for the undergraduate and post graduate students. The concepts are presented in a gist form, which helps students to grasp more within a short period of time, simple usage of English and concepts explained with examples are the key features of this book. Agronomical calculations are clearly indicated step by step, which leads to furthermore absorption of the concept. Cropping systems being one of the major courses in Agronomy has its own importance to play with. Not only the syllabus covered helps to clear course exams of undergraduate and postgraduate but also help in clearing many competitive exams, in which the present topic will play a crucial role.…