Nutrient management in Prossomillet agronomically in Konkan region

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is locally known as common millet, is one of the ancient cultivation, probably domesticated in Central and Eastern Asia, where it has been cultivated for more than 5000 years. It was introduced into North America after the arrival of Columbus. Presently, proso millet is cultivated for human consumption mainly in Eastern and Central Asia and to a lesser extent in Eastern Europe (Russia, Danube region) and from Western Asia to Pakistan and India. In India small millet is cultivated over an area of 0.0719 million ha In Maharashtra, the largest area is found in Konkan region comprising Raigad, Thane, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts Maximization of yield through nutrient management and appropriate transplanting age is one of the way to enhance the production potential and productivity.

About the author

Mrs. S. P. Naik, Jr.Research Assistant, Dr. B.S.Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth.,Dapoli (M.S.) India has 11 years experience of in research management. Prof. V A Rajemahadik, Assistant Professor of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Dapoli has 14 years of experience in teaching and research.

Product details

• Authors: Shilpa Pradipkuma Naik, Shilpa Pradipkumar Naik, Vaibhav A Rajemahadik
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.09.2018
• EAN: 9783659752841
• ISBN: 978-3-659-75284-1
• No. of pages: 140
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food