India is ranked third after Canada and China sharing about 11.0% of the global rapeseed-
mustard production (72.41 mt) and 24.7% and 29.4% in terms of area and production …

Undernourishment of nutrients, also known as hidden hunger, affects over 2 billion populace
globally. Even though stunting among children below five years of age has decreased in …

This study assessed the perception and use of digital applications for soil fertility
management and conservation strategies among small-scale crop farmers in southwest …

The importance of availability of quality seed of high-yielding varieties in achieving food
security has been recognized globally. The chapter presents an overview of the activities …

About 94% of the world groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production comes from the rainfed
crop grown largely by resource-poor farmers. Several biotic and abiotic stresses limit …

The surge in the global demand for safe, potent, herbal immunomodulators post-COVID-19,
has led to a startling escalation in the acreage of Ashwagandha, a potent adaptogen among …

The improved varieties play a pivotal role in agricultural development and economy of a
country. These developed varieties are evaluated in All India Coordinated Trials prior to …

While agricultural crops remain at the forefront of addressing global food demands and
malnutrition, depleting resources, fluctuating climatic conditions, and the adverse impact of …

Sugarcane (Saccharum species complex) is an important industrial crop in India, and it
contributed 6.8% to the total export earnings from agricultural products during 2020–21 …

High-quality seed is a “sine qua non” condition to achieve maximum crop productivity and
good returns. The national seed sector, composed of the public and private players, plays a …