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 […]
Wheat: Origin, Distribution and Importance | Agronomy
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Package of Practices for Wheat Production | Agronomy
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Management practices discussed for irrigated and rainfed wheat are summerised as package of practices for wheat production. Irrigated Wheat: Tillage: 1. Well pulvarised but compact seedbed is necessary for uniform seed germination. 2. Two to three ploughings followed by a harrowing leads to an ideal seedbed. 3. In intensive cropping systems (rice-wheat, maize-wheat, cotton-wheat etc), […]
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 […]