Rice is the lifeline for more than half of the world population, and in India, in view of its huge
demand in the country, farmers adopt a rice–rice cropping system where the irrigation facility …

Row aquatic vegetation is characterized by distinctive features as inundated habitats and
individuals arranged in rows. However, current radiative transfer models have not yet taken …

Overuse or underuse of nutrients relative to recommendations is a likely cause of crop yield
gaps and an impediment to the achievement of food security. Government-endorsed …

The current farming system in China is heavily reliant on synthetic fertilizers, which
adversely affect soil quality and crop production. Therefore, the aim of this study was to …

Neem coated urea not only increase crop yield but also lower input cost to the farmer. Cost
of neem coated urea is only 3–4% higher than ordinary urea. Urea constitutes about 82% of …

Balanced nutrient application is an important concern to minimize fertilizer use in crop
culture. Field experiments were conducted during kharif 2017 and 2018 to find out the best …

A new strategy for obtaining long-acting fertilizers in the process of joint polycondensation of
lactic and boric acids is presented. The article shows the effect of boric acid or boric …

Rainfed rice fields in general often lack water and nutrients that are difficult for their roots to
reach. The Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM) fungus can assist in absorbing water and …

Varietal purity and proportions of grains with brown spots, fissured grains, chalky grains and
whole grains in a rice sample are important grain quality attributes influencing consumers' …

Agricultural productivity relies upon energy input in the form of improved seeds, fertilizers,
chemicals, irrigation and mechanization including management practices. This energy input …