In this article we will discuss about the growth and development of cotton. Germination and Emergence: Poor germination and seedling establishment often limit crop stand and yield. An impermeable seed coat and impenetrability of seed coat fibres by water are the two major factors inhibiting cotton seed germination. It is, generally, recommended that fuzzy seeds […]
Growth and Development of Cotton | Cotton | Agronomy
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Sugarcane Varieties Developed in India (With Statistics) | Agronomy
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Modern sugarcane varieties are usually interspecific hybrids between S.officinarum and S.spontanum with limited infusion of S.spontaneum and S.robustum. Past progress in improving sugarcane performance largely centered on introgression with S.spontaneum. Sugarcane Naming System: Most common system of naming sugarcane is use of call sign (usually correspond to one to three letters), a two digit-year designation […]
Jute Growing Zones in India | Agronomy
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On the basis of agroclimate, jute growing tracts of India are broadly grouped into eight zones. 1. Lower Bengal-Ganga Riverine Tract: Important jute growing districts are Hooghly, 24 Paraganas, Nadia and Murshidabad. This is mainly olitorius tract. 2. Malda-Dianjpur Tract: Malda and west Dinajpur districts are included in this zone. Both olitorius and capsularis jutes […]