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OverviewAgriculture is the main occupation in India and about 75% of its population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihood. It is the dominant sector that contributes 18% of the gross domestic product. Thus, agriculture is the foundation of the Indian economy. The maximum share of Indian exports is also from the agriculture sector. As the population of the country is increasing trem- dously, approximately at the rate of 19 million every year over the existing popu- tion of more than 1 billion (approximately 1. 18 billion), the food grain production must necessarily be increased. This can be done by increasing crop production to match the population growth rate of 2. 2% per annum, which is expected to stabilize at 1. 53 billion around 2050. There is no doubt that the Green Revolution in India during the late 1960s brought self-sufficiency in food grain production, mainly through the increase in rice and wheat crop yields – the two main crops of the country which play an important role from food security point of view. However, the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the neglect of organic manures for these crops, has resulted in the deterioration of physical, chemical and biological health of the ri- and wheat-growing soils. Owing to the deterioration of the health of these soils, the productivity of the rice–wheat cropping system has now either got reduced or in some places has become constant for the last decade. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anil Mahajan , R. D. GuptaPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.462kg ISBN: 9789048182169ISBN 10: 9048182166 Pages: 268 Publication Date: 19 October 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsConcept 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |