Agronomy is the study of the intersection of crop genetics/physiology, their management, and the environment, including soils, in which they are grown. and crop production cereals pulses and oilseed crop jrf agronomy
Maize important question for jrf agronomy sn question answer 1 The botanical name of maize is Zea mays 2 Maize crop is also referred as Queen of cereals 3 The maize protein is known as Zein 4 Protein and oil per cent in Maize grain 8–10 per cent and 4–5 per cent 5 Most widely […]
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Wheat important question for jrf agronomy sn Questions Answers 1 The botanical name and family of wheat Triticum spp., Poaceae 2 Wheat is a Hexaploid plant. (2n 6x= 42). 3 The Mexican dwarf wheat is T. aestivum (2n = 42). 4 The bred wheat is vulgare (2n= 42) 5 Marconi wheat is T. durum (2n= […]
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Cultivation of Field Crops 1. Paddy (important points) sn questions answer 1 The botanical name and family of paddy Oryza sativa, Poaceae 2 The chromosome number of paddy Ans.2n = 24. 3 The cultivated spp. of paddy O. glaberima 4 PROTEIN % IN PADDY 6-7% 5 Indica rice is grown in india 6 .Japonica rice […]
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Difference between zero & Minimum Tillage Zero tillage: Father of zero tillage Glubler B. Triplets (USA), 1950 Primary tillage completely avoided. Secondary tillage restricted to seedbed preparation in the row zone only. Keeps 50-100% of residue on soil surface. Before sowing, herbicides Paraquat, Glyphosate are used for weed control. Till planting is adopted. (Practice […]
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Oil & Protien content in Field crops 1.Oil percentage in field crops: Coconut: 60% Sesame: 46-52% Ground nut: 44-50% Castor: 35-58% Safflower: 24-36% Rape seed and mustard: 33% Soybean: 20% 2.Protein content in cereals: Rice: 6-7% Wheat: 11-12% (Gluten’ protein) Maize: 10% Sorghum: 10-12% Bajra: 11-12% Barley: 11.5% (Albuminoids) 3.Protein content in pulses: Gram: 21.1% […]
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SRF/PhD Question paper conducted by IARI (ICAR) GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Subjects for ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF(PhD) Doctoral degree programmes are offered by AUs in 73 Subjects given at Annexure-III. Based upon eligibility and compatibility with their subject areas at the postgraduation level (Annexure-IV), the candidates should select one Subject of specialization from the Table-3 for appearing in […]
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1 Text Book Of Agronomy (B CHANDRASEKHAR) (ANNUDUAI) Hand book of agriculture 2 AGRONOMY Book- Pulse Crop of India (ICAR PUBLISHED ) 3 AGRONOMY SRF /NET/ JRF SAMPLE PAPER 2018 4 AGRO- PRACTICAL MANUAL ON AGRICULTURAL METEOROLOGY 5 NUTRITIVE VALUE OF FODDER CROPS (FORRAGE CROP PRODUCTION) 6 AGRONOMY FIELD CROP (KHARIF) 7 Dry land farming&water […]
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF NOZZLES A nozzle is a device designed to control the direction or characteristics of a fluid flow (especially to increase velocity) as it exits (or enters) an enclosed chamber or pipe. A nozzle is often a pipe or tube of varying cross sectional area, and it can be used to direct or modify […]
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Methods of fertilizer application: a. Basal dose: • Application of fertilizer/pesticides at the time of sowing ■ Phosphorus fertilizers applied at basal dose due to their slow release nature. b. Deep placement of fertilizer: ■ In paddy only ammonium form (NI -14+ ) incorporated in reduced zone to prevent leaching and volatilization losses. c. Starter […]
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Irrigation :Irrigation is the artificial application of water to partially meet the crop evopo-transpiration requirement. Irrigation methods: I. Surface irrigation: • Most common method of irrigation in India. It includes following methods. a. Flood irrigation: • Water is applied to the crop by flooding it on the soil surface. • This method is practiced where […]
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