Biocontrol is an ecological method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and
plant diseases using other organisms. 1 This practice has been used for centuries, and the …

In cereal crop production in South Asia, nitrogen fertilizers are generally managed as
blanket recommendations formulated on the basis of crop response data averaged over …

Blanket fertilizer recommendations, especially for nitrogen can lead to the overuse of
fertilizers, pollution and increased cost of cultivation. This necessitates the development of …

Tomato plant demands adequate plant nutrients especially nitrogen for optimum growth and
yield. Amount of dry matter produced per unit of nitrogen applied or absorbed can be judged …

A field experiment with 15 treatments comprising IPNS–STCR-based nutrient management
modules for enhancing soil health, fertilizer-use efficiency, productivity and profitability of …

Leaf colour chart (LCC) as a tool for field-specific management of fertilizer nitrogen (N) in
rice was introduced on a commercial scale in the last decade of 20th century. During last two …

Large field to field variability restricts efficient fertilizer management when broad based
blanket recommendations are used in rice. Hence, the nutrient management for rice requires …

Field experiments were conducted to study the “Nitrogen management through leaf colour
chart in bread wheat [Triticum aestivum L.] and emmer wheat [Triticum dicoccum (Schrank.) …

GEOMETRY AND NITROGEN SCHEDULING IN MAIZE (Zea mays L.) submitted in part
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY …

An investigation entitled “Need based nitrogen management in rice (Oryza sativa L.) using
diagnostic tools” was carried during the Virippu season (first crop season), 2013 at farmer's …