The following points highlight the nine main nutrients required for irrigated groundnut production and also considered as the major plant nutrients for enhancing the crop productivity. The nutrients are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Balanced Fertiliser Use 5. Calcium and Sulphur 6. 6. K: Ca: Mg Ratio 7. Zinc 8. Boron 9. Iron. Nutrient # 1. Nitrogen: The [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Black Gram 2. Climate, Soils and Tillage of Black Gram 3. Varieties and Seasons. Origin and Distribution of Black Gram : The primary centre of origin of black gram is India and its secondary origin is central Asia. It is an important pulse crop in India, Pakistan, Myanmar [...]
In this article we will discuss about the growth stages of groundnut plant. Groundnut is self-pollinated, annual, herbaceous legume belonging to the subfamily Papilionaceae of the family Legnminosae. Plant is erect or prostrate, sparsely hairy and 15 to 60 cm tall. Arachis hypogaea describes the peculiar trait of the species, underground fruit formation (hypo means under and agaea means ground). [...]