B. P. Meena
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Impact of Residue Retention on Methane Flux in a Maize-Chickpea Cropping System in Tropical Vertisols of Central India Open
A field experiment on methane cycling under different crop residue retention in a maize-chickpea cropping system was conducted during the kharif-rabi seasons (2022-2024) at the research farm of the Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal …
Contrasting effects of long term dominant agricultural land use types on carbon and nitrogen dynamics in Vertisols of Central India Open
The climate change effects are eliciting a worldwide search for solutions to reduce carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) emissions from agricultural soils, especially in semi‐arid areas. Therefore, it is crucial to explore new dimensions and perspe…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Residue Retention on Soil Biochemical Properties of Vertisols in a Maize-Chickpea Cropping System under Different Tillage Practices in Central India
Assessing the Impact of Residue Retention on Soil Biochemical Properties of Vertisols in a Maize-Chickpea Cropping System under Different Tillage Practices in Central India Open
This study examined, the potential effect of different residue retention practices on soil biochemical properties in Vertisol of central India. Experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three different levels of crop r…
Priming effect of pigeon pea and wood biochar on carbon mineralization of native soil organic carbon and applied municipal solid waste compost Open
A laboratory incubation experiment was conducted for 36 days to study the effect of pigeon pea biochar (PPB) and wood biochar (WB) on carbon mineralization of native soil organic carbon (SOC) and municipal solid waste compost (MSWC) applie…
Application of Hyperspectral Remote sensing technology for clay mineral detection in soil Open
Hyperspectral remote sensing technology can provide an alternate approach to the traditional clay mineral identification methods, saving time, money, and energy compared to conventional methods. This technique can provide a significant amo…
Comparative analysis of soil quality and enzymatic activities under different tillage based nutrient management practices in soybean–wheat cropping sequence in Vertisols Open
In the modern era, intensive agricultural practices such as agrochemicals are applied in excessive amounts to enhance agricultural production. However, imbalanced adoption of these chemicals has arisen in the dwindling of agriculture facto…
View article: Potassium fractions in black soil mediated by integrated nutrient management modules under maize-chickpea cropping sequence
Potassium fractions in black soil mediated by integrated nutrient management modules under maize-chickpea cropping sequence Open
A field experiment was conducted at the Research Farm of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal (India) to study influence of different integrated nutrient management (INM) modules on soil potassium (K) fractions. The experiment…
Tillage-based nutrient management practices for sustaining productivity and soil health in the soybean-wheat cropping system in Vertisols of the Indian semi-arid tropics Open
To achieve higher crop production in a soybean-wheat cropping system, comprehensive knowledge of soil fertility status and its variability is crucial. However, a significant gap exists between the potential and actual productivity of this …
Conservation and organic management practices influenced wheat (Triticum aestivum) productivity, profitability and weed dynamics Open
Present study was carried out during winter (rabi) seasons of 2018–19 and 2019–20 at the Agricultural Research Station of Agriculture University, Kota, Rajasthan to assess the effects of conventional and conservation tillage with organic a…
View article: Impact of sequential herbicides application on crop productivity, weed and nutrient dynamics in soybean under conservation agriculture in Vertisols of Central India
Impact of sequential herbicides application on crop productivity, weed and nutrient dynamics in soybean under conservation agriculture in Vertisols of Central India Open
Adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) is very slow due to weed infestations. The application of herbicides is the only viable option to deal with problem of weed management to adhere with basic principles of CA. A field experiment was …
Production potential, soil health and economics of soybean (Glycine max)-linseed (Linum usitatissimum) cropping system under various nutrient-management protocols Open
The field experiment was conducted during the rainy (kharif) season of 2015 to winter (rabi) season of 2020–21 at the research farm of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to investigate the performance of soy…
Comparing Four Indexing Approaches to Define Soil Quality in an Intensively Cropped Region of Northern India Open
The usefulness of the soil quality index (SQI) as a tool to evaluate management options has mostly been studied within the boundaries of a crop or experimental field, calling for the need to enhance its utility in regional-scale soil healt…
View article: Performance of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in maize-chickpea sequence under various integrated nutrient modules in a Vertisol of Central India
Performance of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in maize-chickpea sequence under various integrated nutrient modules in a Vertisol of Central India Open
Present investigation was conducted at the Research Farm of Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal during 2017–18 and 2018–19 to study the performance of chickpea crop under various nutrient management modules in a Vertisol. The field ex…
View article: Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) as an aid for enhancing soil health and crop productivity
Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) as an aid for enhancing soil health and crop productivity Open
Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) can be raised in all type of soils and environment for cultivation and suitable for sole crop, intercrop, alley cropping or any other cropping system particularly in rainfed ecosystem. Hence, farmers should b…
View article: Physiological parameter of Maize as Influenced by INM Modules under Maize-Chickpea Sequence in a Vertisol of Central India
Physiological parameter of Maize as Influenced by INM Modules under Maize-Chickpea Sequence in a Vertisol of Central India Open
A present investigation was conducted at Research Farm, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal during 2017-18 and 2018-19 to study the performance of maize crop under various nutrient management modules in a Vertisol. The field expe…
Modified split application of nitrogen with biochar improved grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency in rainfed maize grown in Vertisols of India Open
Conventionally, non-judicious and blanket fertilizer nitrogen (N) used in rainfed maize lead to higher N losses, low N use efficiency (NUEs) and poor yields due to substandard agronomic management practices. To avoid such N losses, fertili…
Potassium In Shrink–Swell Soils of India Open
This article reviews the information regarding potassium (K) status of Indian soils based on research conducted since 1929.The patterns and lacunae regarding potassium consumption in India are also mentioned.The role of minerals in potassi…
Diversified agriculture for higher productivity and profitability–A review Open
In the present scenario of food production system, one of the most important challenges the Indian agriculture facing today is how to sustain farm profitability and food security. In order to feed an increasing the population 2% per year a…
Biomass, yield, quality and moisture use of Brassica carinata as influenced by intercropping with chickpea under semiarid tropics Open
Brassica carinata (Ethiopian mustard) could be a potential oilseed species for the semiarid tropics but no work has been done to explore the agronomic potential of the crop. Besides that, there is very little chance for horizontal growth o…
View article: Influence of growth regulators on nutrient concentrations, nutrient uptake and quality parameters of cluster bean varieties
Influence of growth regulators on nutrient concentrations, nutrient uptake and quality parameters of cluster bean varieties Open
A field experiment was conducted during the season kharif 2008 and 2009 to find out response of cluster bean varieties to growth regulators. RGC-936 recorded in significantly higher amount of total nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) uptake and p…
Effect of irrigation levels and agro-chemicals on growth parametersof summer maize (Zea mays L. Open
A field experiment was carried out during summer seasons of two consecutive years 2010 and 2011 to assess the effect of irrigation levels and agrochemicals. Application of eight irrigations (at seedling, six leaf, knee-high, before tasseli…