Glimpses of Agriculture

Agriculture is a field that encompasses numerous disciplines, each of which requires extensive study to be successful in competitive examinations. This book, which covers all the major disciplines of agriculture, is an invaluable resource for those seeking to prepare themselves for such examinations. The book is divided into twelve key areas of study, including crop production, soil science, crop improvement, crop protection, seed biology and technology, crop physiology, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, agricultural statistics, horticulture, animal husbandry, and basic facts. In this revised edition, cutting-edge information has been included, and the contributors have carefully updated and condensed the information in each discipline for the readers benefit.