Semester I
Fundamentals of Agronomy
AGR 112 · 3 (2+1) credit hours
Syllabus
Topic-wise syllabus
Theory
30 topics · 33 lectures
| No. | Topic | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | ||
| 1 | Agronomy: Introduction, Definition, Meaning and Scope (Understanding the field of Agronomy and its significance in agriculture) | 1 |
| 2 | Relation of Agronomy: The art, science and business of crop production and Other Disciplines of Agricultural Science (Exploring the different aspects of crop production: practical, scientific, and commercial) | 2 |
| 3 | Field Crops: classification and their importance (Overview of field crops, their classification based on various criteria) | 1 |
| 4 | Ecology and Ecosystem in Agronomy (Studying the ecological principles that impact crop growth and yield) | 1 |
| 5 | Definition of Crops, Variety, Seed and sowing (Understanding key terms: crops, varieties and seeds in agronomy) | 1 |
| 6 | Factors Affecting Crop Stand Establishment (Factors such as seed quality, tillage, sowing time, seed rate, sowing depth and method) | 1 |
| 7 | Different Methods of Sowing Seeds (Techniques like broadcasting, drilling, dibbling, and transplanting etc.) | 1 |
| 8 | Tillage and Tilth: Definition, Objectives and importance (Understanding tillage, its types, and the concept of tilth in soil management) | 1 |
| 9 | Types of Tillage and Its Advantages and Disadvantages (Detailed analysis of various tillage systems, including conservation tillage) | 1 |
| 10 | Crop Density and Geometry (The effect of plant geometry and planting density on crop growth and yield) | 1 |
| Unit II | ||
| 11 | Essentials of Crop Nutrition; Concepts, definition, criteria of essentiality and classification of essential nutrients, plant growth | 1 |
| 12 | Role of Macro and Micro Nutrients in plant growth | 2 |
| 13 | Nutrient Absorption Mechanisms and forms of plant nutrients absorbed by plants (Active and passive absorption processes in plants, combined and uncombined forms) | 1 |
| 14 | Manures and Fertilizers: Sources and Classification (Types of manures and fertilizers: Organic, inorganic, and bio-fertilizers.) | 2 |
| 15 | Nutrient Use Efficiency in Crop Production (Concept, importance and how to enhance nutrient use efficiency in crop production farming.) | 1 |
| 16 | Organic Manures and Their Role in Crop Production (The role of organic manures and their preparation and application methods; FYM, compost, Vermi-compost etc.) | 1 |
| 17 | Introduction to Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) (Definition, principles, different approaches and benefits of INM in sustainable agriculture.) | 1 |
| 18 | Green Manure; definition, objectives, characteristics, types, advantages and limitation of green manuring | 1 |
| Unit III | ||
| 19 | Water Resources: Global, National, and State-Level Distribution (Overview of global and national water resources relevant to agriculture) | 1 |
| 20 | Water management: Soil Moisture Constants and Their Importance (Explanation of gravitational, capillary, and hygroscopic water in soil) | 1 |
| 21 | Water Management Practices in Agriculture (Techniques and methods for effective water management in crop production) | 1 |
| 22 | Weeds: Definition, Importance, and Classification (Basic understanding of weeds, their significance, and classification) | 1 |
| 23 | Weed Control Methods in Crop Production: Principles, different strategies and technologies for controlling weeds | 1 |
| 24 | Agro-climatic Zones of M.P. and India, their Importance in Agronomy (Understanding the agro-climatic zones and their relevance for crop production) | 1 |
| 25 | Cropping Systems and cropping patterns; definition, major cropping patterns and systems in India | 1 |
| 26 | Factors affecting cropping system (Various environmental, economic, and social factors influencing cropping systems) | 1 |
| 27 | Introduction to Sustainable Crop Production (Concept, importance, and practices that promote sustainability in crop production) | 1 |
| 28 | Natural Resources and Conservation in Agriculture (Approaches for conserving natural resources such as soil, water, and biodiversity in agriculture) | 1 |
| 29 | Pollution and Pollutants in Agricultural Systems and Allelopathy; Meaning, definition, importance in crop production (Identifying pollutants in agriculture and their management practices.) | 1 |
| 30 | Growth and development of crops: Definition, meaning and factors affecting | 1 |
Practical
10 topics
| No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit to Instructional Crop Farm: Field Crops and Crop Management Practices (Overview of the instructional crop farm, study of various field crops, and introduction to crop management practices.) |
| 2 | Identification of Crops, Seeds, Fertilizers, and Pesticides (Practical identification of field crops, crop seeds, different fertilizers, and commonly used pesticides.) |
| 3 | Study of Crops and Cropping Systems in Different Agro-Climatic Zones (Exploring how agro-climatic zones influence crop selection and cropping systems in the state.) |
| 4 | Tillage Implements: Preparatory and Inter-Tillage Tools (Study and hands-on experience with different preparatory tillage and inter-tillage implements used in crop production.) |
| 5 | Ploughing, Puddling, and Inter-Cultivation Practices (Practical demonstration and practice of ploughing, puddling for rice, and inter-cultivation in field crops.) |
| 6 | Seed Rate, Plant Population, and Fertilizer Requirement Calculations (Numerical exercises on calculating seed rate, plant population, and fertilizer requirements for optimal crop production.) |
| 7 | Seed Germination and Viability Test: Seed Quality Assessment (Hands-on practice on testing seed germination and evaluating seed viability.) |
| 8 | Application of Manures and Fertilizers: Timing and Methods (Study and practice of the correct timing and methods of applying organic manures and chemical fertilizers.) |
| 9 | Study of yield contributing characters and yield estimation of crops |
| 10 | Identification of weeds in different crops |
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