This article provides a comprehensive agronomy lecture notes PDF for agriculture students. It covers core topics in agronomy including principles of the field, water and irrigation management, major crop types like grain legumes and oil seeds, commercial crops, field crops, weed control, pest and disease management, seed technology, crop breeding and more.
Table of Contents
- Introduction of Agronomy
- Principles of Agronomy Notes PDF
- Water management including Micro irrigation
- Grain Legumes and Oil Seed crops
- Commercial Crops
- Field Crop
- Weeds and Weed Management of Agronomy Crops
- Crop Pests and Stored Grain Pests and their Management
- Seeds and Principles of Seed Technology
- Disease of Agronomy Crop and their Management
- Breeding of Agronomy and Horticultural crops
Students can use this PDF to study key concepts across these areas of agronomy and horticulture.
Introduction of Agronomy
- 1. Agriculture Heritage in India.>>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 2. DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CULTURE AND BEGINNING OF AGRICULTURE >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 3. INDUS CIVILIZATION (3250 BC – 2750 BC) >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 4. Status of farmers in the society during the Indus, Vedic, Buddhist, Mauryan, Gupta and Sangam periods >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 5. KAUTILYA’S ARTHA-SASTRA, AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, COMMODITY TRADE etc. – FEATURES OF VILLAGE >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 6. AGRICULTURE IN THE SANGAM LITERATURE OF TAMIL NADU >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 7. Astronomy – Prediction Of Monsoon Rains; Parashara, Varamihira, Panchanga in comparison to modern method >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 8. ANCIENT SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOIL PRODUCTIVITY >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 9. Water harvesting and irrigation developments – water storage – distribution to modern agriculture. >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 10. PLANT PROTECTION IN ANCIENT PERIOD – ITK – HARVESTING – THRESHING AND STORAGE >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 11. CROPS – INDIGENOUS AND INTRODUCED – HISTORY OF RICE, SUGARCANE AND COTTON >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 12. GARDENING IN ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL PERIOD – ARBOR HORTICULTURE – ORCHARDS >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 13. TRADITIONAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 14. VEGETABLE FARMING – FLORICULTURE – PERFUMES and MEDICINAL PLANTS Vegetable farming >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 15. Role of cattle and other domestic animals- management of cattle for draught and milk – indigenous breeds >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 16. Description of Indian civilization and agriculture by travelers from China, Europe, and USA >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
- 17. OUR JOURNEY IN AGRICULTURE AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE >>>Read More ( PDF Download )
Principles of Agronomy Notes PDF
- 1. Agriculture – Definition – Importance and scope – Branches of agriculture – Evolution of man and agriculture – Development of scientific agriculture – National and International Agricultural Research Institutes – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 2. Indian agriculture – Indian economy – Agricultural income in GDP-National income – per capita income – Women in agriculture and empowerment – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 3. History of agricultural development in the world and India. Agriculture heritage – Agriculture in ancient India – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 4. Stages of agriculture development – Era of civilization- Importance of Neolithic civilization – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 5. Chronology of Agricultural technology development in India – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 6. Kautilya’s Arthasasthra – Sangam literature – rainfall prediction – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 7. Agronomy – definition – meaning and scope. Agro-climatic zones of India and Agro-ecological zones of India – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 8. Crops and major soils – Classification – Economic and agricultural importance in India – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 9. Factors affecting crop production – climatic – edaphic – biotic- physiographic and socio-economic factors – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 10. Tillage – Definition – objectives – types of tillage – modern concepts of tillage – main field preparation – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 11. Seeds – Seed rate – Sowing methods – Germination – Crop stand establishment – Planting geometry – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 12. Role of manures and fertilizers in crop production- Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 13. Irrigation – Time and methods – Modern techniques of irrigation – Drainage and its importance – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 14. PLANTING GEOMETRY AND ITS EFFECT ON GROWTH AND YIELD – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 15. Cropping pattern and cropping system – Intensive cropping- Sustainable agriculture – IFS – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
- 16. Organic/eco-friendly agriculture – Dry farming – Concepts and principles – Read More>>>( PDF Download )
Water management including Micro irrigation
- 1. Irrigation-Introduction and Importance-PDF Download
- 2. Role of Water in Plant Growth- PDF Download
- 3. Soil Water Movement- PDF Download
- 4. Soil Moisture Measurement- PDF Download
- 5. Moisture Extraction Pattern Of Crops- PDF Download
- 6. Crop water Requirement- PDF Download
- 7. Water requirement for different crops- PDF Download
- 8. Water budgeting- PDF Download
- 9. Water Use Efficiency- PDF Download
- 10. Agronomic Practices For Use Of Problem Water – Saline, Effluent, Sewage Water- PDF Download
- 11. Water Management For Problem Soils- PDF Download
- 12. Water Management Technology Options for Non-Rice Crops- PDFDownload
- 13. Command Area Development- PDF Download
- 14. Water Logging And Field Drainage- PDF Download
- 15. Drip Irrigation And Fertigation- PDF Download
- 16. Sprinkler Irrigation- PDF Download
- 17. Plastic Mulching For Crop Production- PDF Download
- 18. Methods Of Irrigation – Suitability, Advantages And Limitations- PDF Download
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Grain Legumes and Oil Seed crops
- 1. Oil seeds and their importance- PDF Download
- 2. Groundnut- PDF Download
- 3. Sesame-Sesamum indicum– PDF Download
- 4. Sunflower – Helianthus annuus– PDF Download
- 5. Rapeseed – Mustard- PDF Download
- 6. Safflower- PDF Download
- 7. Castor- PDF Download
- 8. Linseed- PDF Download
- 9. Niger- PDF Download
- 10. Sugarcane- PDF Download
- 11. Tropical Sugarbeet- PDF Download
- 12. Fiber- PDF Download
- 13. Cotton- PDF Download
- 14. Jute- PDF Download
- 15. Mesta- PDF Download
- 16. Tobacco- PDF Download
- 17. Pest of Oil Seeds – Sunflower, GroundNut, Safflower- PDF Download
- 18. Stored grain Pests- PDF Download
Commercial Crops
- Maize- PDF Download
- All About Maize- PDF Download
- Wheat and Barley- PDF Download
- Oats, Rye, Triticale- PDF Download
- Sorghum and Pearl Millet- PDF Download
- Pearl Millet- PDF Download
- Finger Millet- PDF Download
Field Crop
- 1. Importance, area, production, and productivity of oilseeds, sugar crops, major cereals, pulses, medicinal and aromatics, and forage crops – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 2. WHEAT (TRITICUM SP ) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 3. BARLEY – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 4. TRITICALE – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 5. RABI PULSES CHICKPEA – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 6. LENTIL Lens culinaris – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 7. FIELDPEA Pisum sativum – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 8. FRENCH BEAN Phaseolus vulgaris – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 9. Area, production, productivity and importance and byproducts utilization of oilseeds (groundnut, sesame, rapeseed and mustard, sunflower, safflower, castor, niger, and linseed) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 10. RAPESEED-MUSTARD Brassicas sp. – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 11. SUNFLOWER Helianthus annuus – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 12. SAFFLOWER Carthamus tinctorious – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 13. LINSEED Linum usitatissimum L. – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 15. Saccharum officinarum – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 16. TROPICAL SUGARBEET Beta vulgaris spp. Vulgaris – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 18. MENTHA (MINT) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 19. LEMONGRASS) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 20. CITRONELLA (Cymbopogon winterianus)) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 21. PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon martini var. motia) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 22. ISABGOL – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 24. POTATO (Solanum tuberosum) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 26. Tobacco Nicotiana tabacum – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 27. FORAGE CROPS, FORAGE GRASSES, AND LEGUMES↠ – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 28. BERSEEM (Trifolium alexandriannium) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 29. LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 30. OATS (Avena sativa) – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
- 31. PRESERVATION OF FODDER – HAY & SILAGE MAKING – Read More>>>(PDF Download)
Weeds and Weed Management of Agronomy Crops
- 1. Weeds- Introduction-Harmful and Benefits- PDF Download
- 2. Classification of weeds with figures- PDF Download
- 3. Propagation And Dissemination Of Weed Seeds- PDF Download
- 4. Crop-Weed Association, Crop-Weed Competition And Allelopathy- PDF Download
- 5. Methods Of Weed Control – Physical and Cultural- PDF Download
- 6. Methods Of Weed Control–Chemical, Biological, and Herbicidal- PDF Download
- 7. Integrated Weed Management- PDF Download
- 8. Nomenclature Of Commonly Available Herbicides- PDF Download
- 9. Low Volume Herbicides – Adjuvants And Their Use In Herbicides – Mode Of Action Of Herbicides – Effect Of Sub Lethal Dosage-PDF Download
- 10. Selectivity And Mode Of Action Of Herbicide- PDF Download
- 11. Compatibility Of Herbicides With Other AgroChemicals- PDF Download
- 12. Weed Management In Major Field crops- PDF Download
- 13. Weed Management In Horticultural Crops- PDF Download
- 14. Herbicides-Advantages and disadvantages- PDF Download
- 15. Herbicide- Classification- PDF Download
Crop Pests and Stored Grain Pests and their Management
- 1. Pest of rice- PDF Download
- 2. Pest of rice – 2- PDF Download
- 3. Pest of Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Finger Millet,- PDF Download
- 4. Pest of Maize and Wheat- PDF Download
- 5. Pest of Pulses-Black gram, Green gram, Lablab, Cowpea- PDF Download
- 6. Pest of Red gram and Chickpea- PDF Download
- 7. Pests of Mango- PDF Download
- 8. Pests of Brinjal and Tomato- PDF Download
- 9. Pests of Coconut and Arecanut- PDF Download
- 10. Pests of Chillies and Peas- PDF Download
- 11. Pests of Cruciferous Vegetables- PDF Download
- 12. Pests of Tuber Vegetables- PDF Download
- 13. Pests of Amaranthus and Moringa- PDF Download
- 14. Pests of Pepper, Cardamom, Betelvine- PDF Download
- 15. Pests of Onion, Garlic, Ginger and Turmeric- PDF Download
- 16. Pests of Rose and Jasmine- PDF Download
- 17. Pests of Gingelly, Castor, Mustard and Linseed- PDF Download
- 18. Pest of Oil Seeds- Sunflower, Ground Nut, Safflower-PDFDownload
- 19. Stored grain Pests- PDF Download
- 20. Pests of Ornamental Plants- PDF Download
Seeds and Principles of Seed Technology
- 1. Seed Production- PDF Download
- 2. Seed Demand Forecasting And Planning For Certified, Foundation And Breeder Seed Production- PDF Download
- 3. Deterioration of Crop Varieties – Causes and Maintenance- PDF Download
- 4. Seed Quality- PDF Download
- 5. Classes of Seeds- PDF Download
- 6. Seed Production in Maize- PDF Download
- 7. Hybrid Seed Production in Maize- PDF Download
- 8. Seed Production in Paddy- PDF Download
- 9. Hybrid Seed Production in Paddy- PDF Download
- 10. Seed Production in Sorghum- PDF Download
- 11. Hybrid Seed Production in Sorghum- PDF Download
- 12. Seed Production in Pearl Millet- PDF Download
- 13. Seed Production in Cotton- PDF Download
- 14. Seed Production in Sunflower- PDF Download
- 15. Seed Production in Castor- PDF Download
Seed Production in Vegetables
- 16. Seed Production in Vegetables – Tomato- PDF Download
- 17. Seed Production in Vegetables – Chillies- PDF Download
- 18. Seed Production in Vegetables – Bhindi- PDF Download
- 19. Seed Production in Vegetables – Onion- PDF Download
- 20. Seed Production in Vegetables – Brinjal- PDF Download
- 21. Seed Production of Cucurbitaceous vegetables- PDF Download
- 22 Seed Certification- PDF Download
- 23. Seeds Act and Rules- PDF Download
- 24. Varietal identification- PDF Download
- 25. Seed Drying- PDF Download
- 26. Seed Processing- PDF Download
- 27. Seed Treatment- PDF Download
- 28. Seed Storage- PDF Download
- 29. Seed marketing- PDF Download
- 30. Seed Pricing- PDF Download
About Seed Act, Storage, Marketing, and Price:-
> Structure of monocot seed and its relationship with developing seedlings of Maize- Download PDF
> Seed dormancy, Causes of seed dormancy (Factors affecting seed dormancy), Methods to break dormancy-PDF Download
> Seed germination and factors affecting seed germination-PDF Download
Disease of Agronomy Crop and their Management
- 1. DISEASES and Management OF Rice PDF Download
- 2. DISEASES and Management OF Sorghum PDF Download
- 3. DISEASES and Management OF WHEAT PDF Download
- 4. PEARLMILLED DISEASES and Their Management PDF Download
- 5. MAIZE DISEASES and Their Management PDF Download
- 6. SUGARCANE DISEASES and Their Management PDF Download
- 7. DISEASES OF TURMERIC and Their Management PDF Download
- 8. DISEASES OF TOBACCO and Their Management PDF Download
- 9. DISEASES and Management OF GROUNDNUT PDF Download
- 10. DISEASES and Management OF CASTOR PDF Download
- 11. DISEASES and Managemen OF SUNFLOWER PDF Download
- 12. DISEASES and Managemen OF SESAMUM PDF Download
- 13. DISEASES and Managemen OF COTTON PDF Download
- 14. DISEASES and Managemen OF RED GRAM PDF Download
- 15. DISEASES and Managemen OF BLACKGRAM PDF Download
- 16. DISEASES and Managemen OF Green GRAM PDF Download
- 17. DISEASES and Managemen OF BENGAL GRAM PDF Download
- 18. DISEASES and Managemen OF SOYBEAN PDF Download
Breeding of Agronomy and Horticultural crops
- 1. Breeding of Rice- PDF Download
- 2. Rice Varieties Released Using Different Breeding Techniques- PDF Download
- 3. Hybrid Rice Seed Production- PDF Download
- 4. Wheat- PDF Download
- 5. Maize- PDF Download
- 6. Sorghum- PDF Download
- 7. Finger millet- PDF Download
- 8. Pearl millet- PDF Download
- 9. Vagru (Kodo millet)- PDF Download
- 10. Breeding of Pulses- PDF Download
- 11. Black Gram- PDF Download
- 12. Cow Pea- PDF Download
- 13. Oil Seeds – Ground Nut/Monkey Nut- PDF Download
- 14. Gingelly- PDF Download
- 15. Castor- PDF Download
- 16. Fibre Crops
- a. Cotton- PDF Download
- b. Jute- PDF Download
- 17. Breeding Forage Crops
- a. Sugarcane- PDF Download
- b. Sugar Beet- PDF Download
- c. Potato- PDF Download
- 18. Breeding Fruit Crops – Mango, Citrus, Guava, Amaranthus, Sapota- PDF Download
- 19. Breeding For Insects Resistance- PDF Download
- 20. Breeding For Disease Resistance- PDF Download
- 21. Breeding For Abiotic Stress Resistance- PDF Download
- 22. Breeding For Quality characters- PDF Download
- 23. Multiplication of seeds in a variety- PDF Download
- 24. Varietal Rundown and Renovation- PDF Download