The science of agriculture that encompasses all of its branches is called agronomy. Agronomy is the primary focus of agriculture as well. Thus, agronomy is the core of agriculture, and understanding it is crucial at all scales and depths. This “Objective Agronomy” book is a compilation that covers a fair amount of ground when it comes to answering objective questions about agronomy. It covers every related chapter of agronomy like agricultural meteorology, soil and nutrient management, irrigation management, soil and water conservation, manures and fertilizers, cropping systems, weed management, dryland management, crop production, integrated farming system and other chapters. This book’s broad coverage will help readers get ready for a wide range of curricula and exams. This material provides key notes that are very easy to remember and saves reading time. The descriptive text was extensively studied, and important text was handled to ensure that readers could understand it. After reading this book, the pioneers of Agronomy students and scholars will reach a significant milestone. Students preparing for competitive exams like the SAUs and IARI entrance exam, JRF, SRF, civil services, ARS, Agricultural Officers, Bank P.O. (Agriculture) and other related exams. It is hoped that everyone who wants to advance their agronomy career will find the book extremely useful.
Dr. N. Jagathjothi, working as a Senior Research Fellow in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. She obtained her Doctorate (Ph.D.,) in the field of Agronomy with Student Fellowship sponsored by TALCO-DINTEC, Dindigul. She achieved a “University Gold Medal” for the best Outstanding Ph.D. student of the University. Besides “The Best Thesis Award in Agronomy” for her outstanding Doctoral Research and “The Best Ph.D. Student in Agronomy” for auspices of Department of Agronomy, TNAU, Coimbatore and obtained “The Best Researcher Award” by Indian Academic Researchers Association, “Young Scientist Award” by Genesis Urban and Rural Development Society for the excellent contribution in the field of Agronomy. She has published as many as twenty research articles and five review articles in National and International Journals of repute. She has also published nearly twenty popular articles and three books with ISBN. She has actively participated in twenty five International and National Seminars, Conference and presented scholarly papers and attended three training programme on nutrient management, SRI and research methodology.
Dr. R. Sathya Priya, working as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Agronomy, TNAU, Coimbatore. She received M.Sc. (Ag), Ph.D degree in the field of Agronomy in TNAU, Coimbatore. She got International Fellowship Award (2006) in “Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture for Dry land Farmers” sponsored by FAO, Student Senior Research Fellow Award (2009) under her Ph.D. Programme, Junior Scientist of the Year Award (2012) by NESA, New Delhi, Young Achiever Award (2014) given by SADHNA, Solan & Dr. Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award (2015) by Global Economic Progress and Research Association, New Delhi. Recently, she has received an award of Best Research Paper Award (2017) by (TECHSEAR), Hyderabad and Best Research Article Award (2022) by Agriculture and Food: e-Newsletter Magazine, West Bengal & Best Poster Presentation Award (2014) in conference organized by Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology, Meerut. She has published 32 International & 20 National research articles in referred professional journals, 21 extended summary of full papers, 15 abstracts in various seminar / conferences, 35 popular articles, 25 book chapters in English and Tamil & 6 books with ISBN. Besides, she has attended 8 International and 22 national seminar / conferences and 5 training in various parts of Tamil Nadu. Developed a profitable herbicidal weed management technology of PE oxyfluorfen (23.5% EC) at 200 g/ha for groundnut and onion.
Dr. R. Arockia Infant Paul is currently working as a Researcher at IRRI South Asia Regional Center in Varanasi. He has completed his undergraduate degree in Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Trichy. He has received Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology student project scheme for his post-graduate degree in Agronomy from Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai. He has earned his doctoral degree in Agronomy from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He has been awarded the INSPIRE fellowship by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. He has successfully cleared UGC-NET (Environmental Science) and ASRB-NET (Agronomy). Additionally, he has published his research findings in several well-regarded national and international journals. Besides he has attended many International and National Conferences.
Dr. M. Yuvaraj is currently working as a Teaching Assistant in Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vazhavachanur, Tiruvannamalai. He has completed his undergraduate degree in Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai during the year 2005-2009 and he has been awarded International Panacea Limited (IPL) Fellowship, New Delhi and has also received Dr. T. Balakrishnan Gold medal for his Post-graduate degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Agriculture College and Research Institute, Madurai during the year 2009-2011. He has been awarded UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) for his research in Nanotechnology in the field of Smart Delivery System of Zinc in Rice for Doctoral research in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during the year 2011-2014. Young Achiever Award (2022) given by SADHNA, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP). He has worked nearly 4 years as an Assistant Professor in Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore at the time he got Best Teacher award during the year 2018. He has published 12 International and 15 National research articles, 27 Book chapters, 4 Undergraduate books, 5 Review articles, and 38 Popular articles. Besides, he serves as a reviewer in 27 Journals and Editor in 8 journals of national and international repute.
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