Crop growth and productivity is limited by a large number of adverse conditions of ambient environment and soil composition. Among these, drought and soil salinity are most prevalent stresses. In view of shrinking land resources and continuing pressures of growing population in most developing countries, it has become imperative that crop yields are not allowed to suffer on any type of cultivable land.
Breeding crop varieties resistant to drought and salinity ...
The 50th year of independence coincides with the Second International Crop Science Congress in which more than 1,200 scientists from nearly 65 countries are expected to participate and discuss field and horticultural crops covering improvement depicting success, challenges and future strategies; growth and development of seed industry; agricultural export; besides international research linkages etc. On this twin occasion the ICAR is bringing out this ...
This book is a compilation of select keynote addresses, speeches, papers and public fora lectures of world-renowned agricultural scientist Dr. R.S. Paroda. It presents the most thoughtful discussion on some of the key issues in agriculture including the challenges and opportunities in the changing global scenario.