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Principles and Practices of Sustainable Agronomy

Principles and Practices of Sustainable Agronomy

Nagar, Rohitashv

Paperback

Botany & Horticulture

ISBN10: 6209443982
ISBN13: 9786209443985
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Feb 27 2026
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Agronomy is the science and practice of crop production and soil management for achieving sustainable agricultural productivity. The term is derived from the Greek words agros (field) and nomos (management), meaning field management. Agronomy integrates principles from biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and technology to optimize crop growth while conserving natural resources. It primarily focuses on field crops such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fiber crops, and fodder crops.The scope of agronomy is broad and multidisciplinary. It includes crop production, soil management, sustainable agriculture, plant breeding and genetics, climate interactions, and modern technological innovations. Crop production involves variety selection, planting time, nutrient management, irrigation scheduling, and pest control to maximize yield and quality. Soil management ensures maintenance of soil fertility through crop rotation, organic amendments, conservation tillage, and erosion control. Sustainable agriculture is a key focus of agronomy.

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