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.
Students can use this PDF to study key concepts across these areas of agronomy and horticulture.
Introduction of Agronomy
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Agriculture Heritage in India
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Development of Human Culture and Beginning of Agriculture
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3
Indus Civilization (3250 BC – 2750 BC)
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Status of Farmers during the Indus, Vedic, Buddhist, Mauryan, Gupta & Sangam Periods
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Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Commodity Trade – Features of Village
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Agriculture in the Sangam Literature of Tamil Nadu
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Astronomy – Prediction of Monsoon Rains; Parashara, Varahamihira, Panchanga vs. Modern Methods
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Ancient Soil Classification and Maintenance of Soil Productivity
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Water Harvesting & Irrigation Developments – from Storage to Modern Agriculture
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Plant Protection in Ancient Period – ITK, Harvesting, Threshing & Storage
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Crops – Indigenous & Introduced: History of Rice, Sugarcane & Cotton
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Gardening in Ancient and Medieval Period – Arboriculture & Orchards
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Traditional Technical Knowledge
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Vegetable Farming – Floriculture, Perfumes & Medicinal Plants
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Role of Cattle & Domestic Animals – For Draught, Milk & Indigenous Breeds
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Indian Civilization & Agriculture by Travelers (China, Europe, USA)
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Our Journey in Agriculture and Vision for the Future
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Principles of Agronomy Notes PDF
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Agriculture – Definition, Importance, Scope, Branches; Evolution & Scientific Development; Research Institutes
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Indian Agriculture – Economy, GDP Contribution, National & Per Capita Income; Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
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3
History of Agricultural Development in the World & India; Agriculture Heritage & Ancient India
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Stages of Agricultural Development – Era of Civilization & Neolithic Importance
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Chronology of Agricultural Technology Development in India
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Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Sangam Literature & Rainfall Prediction
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Agronomy – Definition, Meaning, Scope; Agro-Climatic & Agro-Ecological Zones of India
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Crops & Major Soils – Classification; Economic & Agricultural Importance in India
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Factors Affecting Crop Production – Climatic, Edaphic, Biotic, Physiographic & Socio-Economic Factors
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Tillage – Definition, Objectives, Types; Modern Concepts; Field Preparation
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Seeds – Seed Rate, Sowing Methods, Germination, Crop Stand Establishment & Planting Geometry
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Role of Manures and Fertilizers in Crop Production
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Irrigation – Timing, Methods, Modern Techniques & Drainage Importance
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Planting Geometry & Its Effect on Growth and Yield
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Cropping Pattern & System – Intensive Cropping, Sustainable Agriculture, IFS
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Organic/Eco-Friendly Agriculture – Dry Farming; Concepts & Principles
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Water Management Including Micro Irrigation
Grain Legumes and Oil Seed Crops
Commercial Crops
Field Crop
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Importance, Area, Production & Productivity of Oilseeds, Sugar Crops, Cereals, Pulses, Medicinal & Forage Crops
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Wheat (Triticum sp. )
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Barley
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Triticale
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Rabi Pulses – Chickpea
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Lentil (Lens culinaris )
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Fieldpea (Pisum sativum )
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French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris )
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Area, Production & Utilization of Oilseeds (Groundnut, Sesame, Rapeseed, Mustard, Sunflower, Safflower, Castor, Niger, Linseed)
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Rapeseed-Mustard (Brassicas sp. )
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus )
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius )
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Linseed (Linum usitatissimum )
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Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum )
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Tropical Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris spp. Vulgaris )
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Mentha (Mint)
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Lemongrass
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Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus )
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Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini var. motia )
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Isabgol
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Potato (Solanum tuberosum )
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Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum )
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Forage Crops, Grasses & Legumes
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Berseem (Trifolium alexandriannium )
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Lucerne (Medicago sativa )
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Oats (Avena sativa )
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Preservation of Fodder – Hay & Silage Making
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Weeds and Weed Management of Agronomy Crops
Crop Pests and Stored Grain Pests and Their Management
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Pest of Rice
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Pest of Rice – 2
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Pest of Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Finger Millet
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Pest of Maize and Wheat
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Pest of Pulses – Black gram, Green gram, Lablab, Cowpea
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Pest of Red Gram and Chickpea
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Pests of Brinjal and Tomato
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Pests of Coconut and Arecanut
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Pests of Chillies and Peas
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Pests of Cruciferous Vegetables
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Pests of Tuber Vegetables
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Pests of Amaranthus and Moringa
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Pests of Pepper, Cardamom, Betelvine
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Pests of Onion, Garlic, Ginger & Turmeric
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Pests of Rose and Jasmine
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Pests of Gingelly, Castor, Mustard & Linseed
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Pest of Oil Seeds – Sunflower, Groundnut, Safflower
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Stored Grain Pests
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Pests of Ornamental Plants
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Seeds and Principles of Seed Technology
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