It is crucial for the scientific farming community to possess a solid comprehension of the fundamentals of agronomy in order to boost crop production while concurrently ensuring the sustainability of the system. In India, a significant challenge is the low crop productivity, despite the population growing at a rapid pace. Thus, it is essential to grasp the fundamentals of agronomy in order to create a favorable environment for crop growth and development, as well as to plan, program, and implement measures for the efficient use of land, labor, capital, and natural resources.

The book offers a distinct advantage by providing a comprehensive coverage of topics and well-considered explanations of various fundamental aspects of agronomy.

1 Agriculture and Agronomy: History and Development 2 Factors Affecting Crop Production 3  Classification of Field Crops 4  Soil: Composition and Properties 5  Soil Fertility and Productivity 6  Tillage and Tilth 7  Seeds and Sowing 8  Crop Nutrition 9  Manures and Fertilizers 10  Fertilizer Management in Crop Production 11  Growth and Development of Crops 12   Ideotypes of Crop Plants 13  Crop Adaptation and Distribution 14  Principles of Cropping Systems 15  Crop Management Technologies in Problematic  Areas 16  Harvesting and Threshing of Crops 17  Weeds, Weed Management, Herbicides and Allelopathy