Effect of Levels and Methods of N-Fertilizer on Quality of Pearlmillet - Softcover

Jakhar, Govind Ram; Choudhary, Sanju; Jat, Ramkaran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659606073 ISBN 13: 9783659606076

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Pearlmillet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. emend. Stuntz] is one of the major cereal crops grown in arid and semi arid regions of the world. It can be grown on light textured soil under low moisture conditions. It probably has the greatest yield potential among all the millets and is extensively cultivated as dual purpose crop for food and forage. Globally, it ranks sixth in area followed by wheat, rice, barley and sorghum. Among the major food grain crops of India, pearlmillet is an important staple food crop and ranks fourth in acreage next to rice, wheat and sorghum. Pearlmillet is grown in Africa and Asia since prehistoric time and it is popularly known as ‘bajra’ or ‘bajri’ in India.

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About the Author

Govind Ram Jakhar did his M.Sc. Agronomy (JRF) from Anand Agriculture University, Anand (Gujarat) under Proffesor A.C. Sadhu. He also worked at Food Corporation of India, Gandhidham (Gujarat) and present time in Seed Officer, Rajasthan State Seed Corporation, Jaipur. During this period, he has published many research papers and artical

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659606073
• ISBN 13: 9783659606076
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132