Serious water deficits are threatening agricultural sustainability in many regions of the South
Asia (SA). While the increase in crop production of irrigated rice–wheat system in SA has …

Justification: Water-use efficiency (WUE) is the amount of carbon assimilated as biomass or
grain produced per unit of water the crop uses, and it is considered a critical factor in …

Soil resources are prone to degradation in harsh hill environment. Conservation tillage and
residue mulching play an important role in protecting and improving soil quality. A 4‐year …

Poor soil properties especially low soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient and water
retention capacities are major concern for sustainable agriculture in Himalayas. Field …

Water availability is one of the most important factors determining plant growth. In moisture-
stressed situations, water-absorbing materials are an effective way to increase water …

Water is one of the most valuable resources for the survival of civilization. However, the
agriculture sector is the largest consumer of water resources in Indogangetic plains. Assured …

A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Farm, ND University of Agriculture
and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad during the Rabi season of 2011-12 to access the …

The north eastern region (NER) of India receives a high amount of rainfall (2450 mm) both in
terms of intensity and frequency. Most of the precipitation goes waste because of improper …

A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2008-09 and 2009-10 at Aklera, Jhalawar to
find out the best moisture conservation practice and sulphur source for increasing …

Presently, groundwater contributes 60% of total irrigation, and due to overdrafting of
groundwater, it has reached the level of water crisis in many states of India. Climate change …