Production of Field Crops: A Textbook of Agronomy

Field crop production depends on the successful implementation of the soil, water, fertilizers and nutrient management technologies. The subject matter has been presented through thirty-eight chapters and nine sections to clearly specify different topics for convenience of the readers. The first general section briefly explains the history, economics, adaptation, classification, germination, growth, plant improvement, seed fertilizers and manures, seed bed, seeding, tillage harvesting and storage of grain crops. It also explains grassland farming, haymaking, silage, pasture management, weeds control and crop rotation. The next section cereal deals with corn, wheat oats, barley, rye and rice crops. The third section legumes for seeds describes peanuts, soybeans, cowpeas, field peas and field beans. The forage and seed-crops are described in the section fourth. Sections fifth and sixth have been dedicated to root and fiber crops. Tubers and sugar plants are depicted in the sections seventh and eighth respectively. The ninth section stimulants briefly explains the agronomic information and practices of tobacco. The book will be of immense value for crop production specialists, students, teachers, researchers, extension personnels, progressive farmers and policy makers. (jacket).…