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Integrated resource management for sustained crop production in arid regions of India

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2009

J. P. Gupta  and
R. K. Aggarwal
J. P. Gupta
Affiliation:
Principal Scientists (Soils), Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur-342 003, Rajasthan, India.
R. K. Aggarwal
Affiliation:
Principal Scientists (Soils), Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur-342 003, Rajasthan, India.
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Abstract

In arid areas of western Rajasthan, major constraints responsible for low plant production include low and erratic rainfall, high evaporation, and low soil fertility, particularly with respect to organic carbon and nitrogen. These problems lead to acute shortages of grain, fodder and fuelwood. Sustainable crop and biomass production can be achieved through adoption of agroforestry, silvipastoral and agrihorticultural systems. Integrated nutrient and moisture management practices can help in controlling pathogens and in improving the soil environment for higher sustained production.

Keywords

agricultural sustainabilityagroforestryagrihorticulturesilvipasturefarming systems
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American Journal of Alternative Agriculture , Volume 7 , Issue 4 , December 1992 , pp. 157 - 160
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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