Drought Management: Strategies for Pulse Crops

The book “Drought Management Strategies for Pulse Crops” is the compilation of the latest information on various aspects of drought, its manifestation and the technologies developed to mitigate the adverse effects of drought on crop plants especially pulses both at national and global levels. Specialized chapters on various aspects have been contributed by renowned scientists. The first two chapters cover pulses scenario in the country and their management under drought conditions. Subsequent chapters are focused on various aspects have been contributed by renowned scientists. The first two chapters cover pulses scenario in the country and their management under drought conditions. Subsequent chapters are focused on various approaches such as agronomic management, soil and water management and physiological options it combat drought. Genetic enhancement for improving the productive of pulse crops under water stress conditions, and biotechnological options have also been discussed in depth. The shift in insect pests, diseases and soil microflora under stressed conditions and the available options for their management as well as future strategies have been presented. The chapters on resource characterization of dryland areas supporting major pulse production, constraint analysis for law productivity and impact of drought on socio-economic aspects add value to this compilation. In fact, the book is an excellent compendium of current knowledge on drought management and the future strategies to mitigate its adverse effects with proper understanding of climate, soil, genetic resources, technological innovations and management practices.