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This publication will provide for the educational requirements of students concerning rainfed agriculture. The chapters have been carefully selected and organized in a manner that will guide students through the entire scope of rainfed agriculture, encompassing both theoretical and practical aspects. The book is supplemented with relevant illustrations and diagrams to enhance comprehension.
The content is presented in a manner and sequence that facilitates students comprehension and application of the concepts related to rainfed agriculture. This systematic approach will enable them to develop a consistent understanding of the subject matter and approach problems with a reasonable degree of uniformity.
Contents
Rainfed agriculture: Introduction, types, characteristics, distribution and importance
History of rainfed agriculture & watershed in India
Problems and prospects of rainfed agriculture in India
Soil and climatic conditions prevalent in rainfed areas
Drought: types, effect of water deficit on physio- morphological characteristics of the plants
Mechanism of crop adaptation under moisture deficit condition
Water harvesting: importance, its techniques
Efficient utilization of water through soil and crop management practices
Study of mulches and antitranspirants
Management of crops in rainfed areas
Contingent crop planning for aberrant weather conditions
Concept, objective, principles and components of watershed management, factors affecting watershed management
Integrated watershed development
