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Organic/eco-friendly agriculture – Dry farming – Concepts and principles One Liner Organic / Eco-friendly Agriculture Organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, relying on natural substances. The global demand for organic food is increasing due to health and safety concerns. Organic farming aims to maintain soil fertility and biological diversity. Organic products are often more…
Cropping pattern and cropping system – Intensive cropping- Sustainable agriculture – IFS One Liner Cropping Pattern and Cropping System Cropping pattern refers to the sequence and spatial arrangement of crops or crops and fallow on a given area. Cropping system includes cropping patterns and their interaction with farm resources and available technology. Cropping systems have…
Planting Geometry and its Effect on Growth and Yield One Liner 1. Broadcasting Broadcasting is the method of scattering seeds over the field. It is the most common sowing method in India due to its low cost and simplicity. Broadcasting works best for small to medium-sized crops. Skilled labor is necessary to ensure uniform scattering….
Irrigation – Time and methods – Modern techniques of irrigation – Drainage and its importance One Liner Irrigation and Its Importance Irrigation is the artificial application of water to soil to supplement rainfall. Plants contain 90% water, which is essential for their turgidity. Water helps in the regulation of temperature in plants. Water serves as…
Role of manures and fertilizers in crop production – agronomic interventions for enhancing FUE – Inter cultivation – Thinning – Gap filling and other intercultural operations One Liner Manures Manures are derived from plant and animal wastes, providing nutrients for plant growth. Manures release nutrients as they decompose in the soil. Bulky organic manures include…
Seeds – Seed rate – Sowing methods – Germination – Crop stand establishment – Planting geometry One Liner SEEDS: Seeds are the unit of reproduction for flowering plants. Plant propagation is done either sexually (via seeds) or asexually (via vegetative means). A seed is a fertilized ovule that contains the embryonic plant. Seeds are critical…
Tillage – Definition – objectives – types of tillage – modern concepts of tillage – main field preparation One Liner Tillage is the mechanical manipulation of soil for optimal seed germination, seedling establishment, and crop growth. The word tillage comes from the Anglo-Saxon words tilian (to plough) and teolian (to cultivate). Tilth is the physical…
Factors affecting crop production – climatic – edaphic – biotic- physiographic and socio economic factors One Liner Internal Factors (Genetic) Crop yields are influenced by the genetic makeup of plants. High-yielding ability in plants is a desirable genetic trait. Early maturity in crops can be a result of genetic factors. Genetic resistance to lodging ensures…
Crops A crop is an organism grown and/or harvested for economic yield. Classification of crops aids in better understanding their cultivation and management. Crops can be classified based on ontogeny (life cycle), economic use, botany, seasons, and climate. Annual crops complete their life cycle within a single growing season. Examples: wheat, rice, maize. Biennial crops…
Agronomy – definition – meaning and scope. Agro-climatic zones of India and Tamil Nadu – Agro ecological zones of India One Liner Agronomy – Definition, Meaning, and Scope: Agronomy is the branch of agricultural science focused on crop production and field management. Derived from Greek, ‘agros’ means field and ‘nomos’ means management. Agronomy involves the…