Chickpea (Gram) Status and Cultivation Technology

Book Details:

• Author: S.S. Shekhawat

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year of Publication: 2022

• ISBN: 9788172338510

• Pages: 229

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 5.75 x 8.75 inches

• Weight: 460 gms

• Book Type: Text Book

About the Book:
"Chickpea (Gram): Status and Cultivation Technology" covers various aspects of chickpea production, offering valuable insights into its cultivation and management. The book consists of 13 detailed chapters, addressing key topics ranging from the origin and global scenario of chickpea cultivation to advanced strategies for improving yield and quality. The book discusses critical factors such as drought tolerance, integrated nutrient management, and weed, pest, and disease control.

Key Features:

• Introduction to chickpea including common names, anti-nutritional factors, origin, and the global status of chickpea cultivation.

• Detailed discussions on the constraints faced in chickpea cultivation and the strategies to overcome them.

• Extensive coverage of chickpea breeding, including breeding objectives, importance of seed, varieties, and key donors.

• A comprehensive section on the physiology of drought tolerance, exploring the effects of drought and the physiological mechanisms behind drought resistance.

• Production technologies and the role of integrated nutrient management (INM), including the principles, goals, and challenges involved.

• Focus on bio-fertilizers, weed management, and the critical period of weed competition in chickpea cultivation.

• Stress management strategies for cultivating chickpeas under varying conditions, including cold stress and climate change.

• Thorough examination of integrated disease management (IDM), insect-pest management, and nematode management in chickpea, providing both theoretical and practical approaches.

• Information on seed production, quality standards, genetic purity, and safe storage practices to ensure the longevity and health of harvested chickpea seeds.

• Includes a glossary, text abbreviations, and colored photographs of diseases, nematodes, and insect-pests to aid understanding.

This book serves as an in-depth guide for farmers, agricultural researchers, and students, offering practical insights into managing chickpea cultivation efficiently and sustainably.