Type: Chapter

Improving cultivation of pigeonpea

Authors

K.R Latha

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

L. Vimalendran

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Publication date:

15 January 2018

ID: 9781838794217

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Description

Production of pigeonpea is constrained by agronomic management techniques such as improper methods of sowing, incorrect sowing time, inadequate seed rate, insufficient weeding, imbalance of fertilization, inadequate intercultural operations, insufficient irrigation and inadequate use of fertilizers. Low plant densities, low soil fertility, insufficient weeding and insufficient/ inappropriate use of fungicides and herbicides may also be constraints. This chapter analyses integrated crop management techniques for pigeonpea with an emphasis on efficient fertilizer and water use to maximize sustainable yields. The chapter examines the role of weed management and the potential contributions of pigeonpea hybrid cultivars, early maturing pigeonpea varieties, as well as rabi and summer pigeonpea. The chapter looks ahead to future trends in this area.

Table of contents

1 Introduction 2 Seeds and sowing 3 Intercropping/mixed cropping 4 Nutrient management 5 Water management 6 Efficient use of fertilizer and water 7 Weed management 8 Agronomic management of pigeonpea hybrids 9 Early-maturing pigeonpea varieties 10 Rabi and summer pigeonpea cultivation 11 Harvesting, threshing and storage 12 Conclusion 13 Guidelines for future research 14 Where to look for further information 15 References