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Integrating Pulses into Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Soil Health and Productivity in the Indo-Gangetic Plains

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Continuous cultivation of rice and wheat in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGPs) has resulted in significant soil degradation and environmental challenges. Diversifying cropping systems with pulses offers a sustainable solution, enhancing soil fertility, improving water productivity, and reducing input costs, including fertilizers and pesticides. This review highlights the potential to utilize extensive rice fallow regions, potentially expanding pulse cultivation by 1.0 M ha in the IGPs. Pulses' nitrogen-fixing ability and nutrient-rich residues play a crucial role in improving soil health, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration, contributing to food security and climate resilience. The integration of pulses into conservation agriculture practices is essential for achieving sustainable agricultural intensification in this critical region.

Source: Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92383

Authors: Gunturi Alekhya, Sibananda Darjee, Gundreddy Rajareddy, Kadapa Sreenivasa Reddy, A Anil Kumar, Ankireddypalli Jayakishore Reddy

Institutions: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture

Language: English

Topic: Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402280398

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