In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Pulses 2. Area and Production of Pulses 3. Constraints in Pulses Production. Origin and Distribution of Pulses: Grain legumes, excepting Phaseolus vulgaris, have remained largely confined to where they probably originated (Table 8.3). Legumes are a very large group of plants, second only […]
Pulses: Origin, Distribution and Production | Pulses | Agronomy
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Factors Affecting Quality of Groundnut | Agronomy
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Quality of groundnut is largely determined by volume weight of pods, shelling percentage, 100 kennel weight, oil content, free fatty acid content, colour of pods and testa colour. Here are some of the factors that are affecting the quality of groundnut: 1. Volume Weight of Pods 2. Shelling Percentage 3. Hundred-Kennel Weight 4. Oil Content. […]
Nutrients Required for Irrigated Groundnut | Groundnut | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the nine main nutrients required for irrigated groundnut production and also considered as the major plant nutrients for enhancing the crop productivity. The nutrients are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Balanced Fertiliser Use 5. Calcium and Sulphur 6. 6. K: Ca: Mg Ratio 7. Zinc 8. Boron 9. Iron. […]