Fundamentals of Agronomy (As Per ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Report)

Fundamentals of Agronomy is a comprehensive and structured textbook tailored to meet the academic requirements set by the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Report. It introduces undergraduate students to the core principles, practices, and scientific basis of agronomy.

The book covers crop classification, seed and sowing methods, tillage, plant population, crop geometry, plant nutrition, manure and fertilizer use, integrated nutrient management, water management, irrigation scheduling, water-use efficiency, weed science, cropping systems, agro-climatic zones, environmental pollution, natural resource conservation, and sustainable farming practices.