Sustaining maize (Zea mays) productivity through improved agronomic management practices under jhum ecosystems
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important crop cultivated in jhum farming (shifting cultivation) practiced in north-east India. However, productivity of maize in jhum is very low due to use of local cultivars and poor management practices. A participatory field trial was conducted in 2015–16 and 2016–17...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research
2023-01-01
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Series: | The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/108607 |