G. Narayanaswamy

Author Statistics

Papers

Citation

H-Index

i-10 index

Research Trends

Author Order

Document Type

Co-Authors

A. Arunachalam

J. V. N. S. Prasad

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture

S. Kundu

Indian Institute of Soil Science

Rajbir Singh

New York University

Ch. S. Rama Lakshmi

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

S. Rakesh

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

G. Pratibha

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture

Ch. Srinivasarao

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

M. Mohanty

Forest Research Institute

Cooperative Institutions

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Soil Science

New York University

Meharry Medical College

Chaudhary Devi Lal University

Author Statistics

Papers

Citation

H-Index

i-10 index

Research Field

Soil Constraints and Management Options for Sustainable Rainfed Production Systems of India

CRC Press eBooks (2023)

Ch. Srinivasarao Ch. S. Rama Lakshmi S. Rakesh M. Mohanty G. Narayanaswamy

Rainfed dryland agriculture has a significant role in providing food and nutritional security, in addition to contributing to many sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the world. Rainfed lands in India constitute about 55% of the total net sown area, of which about 48% of the area is for food crops and 68% of the area is for non-food crops, and they contribute to 21% of the country's GDP and provide 60% of the employment. The ecosystem features of rainfed agriculture vary from region to region across the world. Unfortunately, due to over exploitation, the quality of natural resources in rainfed areas is gradually declining. Ultimately, these areas are suffering from biophysical and socioeconomic constraints, which greatly affect the agricultural productivity. Deficient rainfall and improper distribution of rainfall, shallow soils, multi-nutrient deficiencies, poor soil organic carbon, and low soil biodiversity are major productivity constraints of rainfed drylands. This chapter highlights the production constraints of rainfed ecosystems, especially in India, by stressing soil-related problems and their management in order to improve agriculture productivity and soil health.

Sustainable Production

10.1201/9781003093565-28

Cite

Citations (0)