In this article we will discuss about the irrigated and rainfed cropping system of wheat in India. 1. Major Irrigated Systems: Rice-Wheat: It is the most important system of irrigated areas and widely practiced in the Gangetic plain region in around 10.5 M ha. From the productivity point of view, the Trans-Gangetic plain covering the […]
Wheat Cropping System in India | Agronomy
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Wheat: Origin, Distribution and Importance | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Wheat 2. Area and Production of Wheat 3. Importance 4. Harvesting 5. Tillage and Seeding. Origin and Distribution of Wheat: According to the well-known studies of Vavilov, the North Western parts of the Indian subcontinent together with contiguous region of Afghanistan were the […]
Quality Requirements for Wheat Products | Agronomy
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Quality requirements for different wheat products are given in Table 2.6: In India, wheat is primarily consumed in the form of chapati. It is also used for making bread and bakery products. About 80 per cent of the wheat produced in the country is consumed in the form of chapati. All programmes relating to wheat […]