{"product_id":"organic-crop-production","title":"Organic Crop Production","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: S.S. Walia\u003cbr data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"127\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scientific Publishers\u003cbr data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st Edition\u003cbr data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"212\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789390495306\u003cbr data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"239\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 207\u003cbr data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.5 x 8 x 0.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 gms\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eYear of Publication\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2021\u003cbr data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eBook Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Textbook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eOrganic farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on maintaining soil productivity and managing pests through natural methods. This approach excludes or strictly limits the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Instead, organic farming employs techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, composting, and biological pest control. Mechanical weed control is also emphasized over herbicidal treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThis comprehensive book provides detailed insights into organic farming, covering the following essential topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eConcept, characteristics, and principles of organic farming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eTypes of organic farming and production requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eRecycling of organic residues, green manures, and bio-fertilizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eSoil improvement, composting, and organic manures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eAdvantages, disadvantages, and the impact on physico-chemical and biological properties of soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eVermi-composting and manure preparation methodologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eEconomic analysis of organic farming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eIdentification and application of fungal and bacterial bio-control agents for disease control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eOrganic insect management strategies and cultural measures for pest control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eIndigenous technical knowledge (ITK) for managing insects, pests, diseases, weeds, and nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eThis book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in or interested in organic farming, including students, researchers, and practitioners. It provides a clear understanding of the principles and practices that lead to healthier soils and more sustainable agricultural production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.About organic farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic farming, concept, characteristics, principles, biodynamic agriculture, rishi krishi, panchgavya krishi, natural farming, nutueco farming, homa farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.Production techniques for organic farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen manuring, their characteristics, hedge row, indigenous formulations, weed management methods, preventive, cultural, and mechanical, organic vegetable raising, organic processing, packaging and storage; mulch, jeevamrutha, seed inoculation, economic analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.Organic manures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003edefinition, bulky organic manures, farmyard manure, vegetable manure, goatry and sheep manure, poultry manure, oil cakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.Composting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposting, its stages, adco process, Indore process, NADEP compost, Bangalore process, vermicomposting, advantages and disadvantages of composting, methods of compost enrichment, benefits of composts, physical, chemical and biological properties, diseases in soil, control of weeds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePit method, head method, phases of vermicomposting, essentials for worms, vermicomposting production methodology, precautions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.Manure preparation methodology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermiwash, liquid manure, compost tea, dung brew, cow urine, stem paste, panchgavya, amrithakaraisol, pitcher khad, harit pani, sanjivak, jeev amrit, amrit pani, kitchen biodigester, homemade manure, rice straw phosphor-compost, biogas slurry, farmyard manure, biogas plant, azolla production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.Organic manures and soil health improvement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional functions, physical effects, biological functions, plant pathogen incidence, paddy straw compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.Identification of different fungal and bacterial biocontrol agents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition and sterilization of media, bio control agents isolation, their identification, Trichoderma spp, Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus niger, Pseudomonas fluorescens, gram staining, antagonists, mass multiplication, talc based bioformulations, biocontrol agents delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.Disease control measures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreventive and cultural methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.Organic insect management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiocontrol agents mass production, host insect qualities, parasitoids, host insect mass production, Tricho cards preparation, its release, neem extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.Cultural measures for insect management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting methods, trap crops, water management, bird perches, natural enemies, mechanical  methods, earthen pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.Indigenous technical knowledge for insect-pest, disease, weed and nutrient management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eITK for insect pest management , disease management, weed management,  nutrient management, Insect-pest management through cow urine and herbal plants, organic rodent control,  use of botanicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.Organic farming production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic standards, organic production of rice\/basmati, mize, soybean, turmeric, wheat, durum wheat, potato, onion, summer moongbean, maize(fodder), berseem, bajra (fodder)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scientific Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49956377035056,"sku":"DRG.ScientificPublishers_9789390495306","price":295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/scientific-publishers-book-default-title-organic-crop-production-41335758192944.jpg?v=1775950881","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/organic-crop-production","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}