Encyclopaedia Of Crop Production Management

Cultivation of crops involves basic agricultural practices like preparation of soil, sowing, addition of fertilizers and manures, irrigation, removal of weeds, harvesting and storage. Each agricultural practice will be explained elaborately in this section. In order to sow seeds, the most essential task to perform is to find soil rich in minerals and other nutrients derived from dead and decaying matter. Secondly, it is important to turn and loosen the soil so that the nutrients present in the soil are brought to the top layer which helps in the growth and development of the plant. Additionally, roots can grow deep into the soil and breathe the atmospheric air with an ease. The loosening of soil also helps earthworms and microbes to work efficiently in the soil. The contents of the book will be of immense value to students of agriculture, researchers and decision makers associated with crop production management, soil and water pollution, sewage water irrigation, forestry and environment management.