Agroclimatic models for prediction of growth and yield of indian mustard (Brassica juncea)

Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Volumn 73, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 142-144

  Hundal, S S ^a   Kaur, Prabhjyot ^a   Malikpuri, S D S ^b  

^a PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY   (India)

^b Dept Agronomy and Agrometeorology ^*

Author keywords

Agroclimatic models; Brassica juncea; Growing degree days; Heat use efficiency; Heliothermal units; Indian mustard; Oilseed production; Photothermal units; Temperature

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA; BRASSICA JUNCEA; PUSA;

EID: 0346463160     PISSN: 00195022     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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