Impact of zero-tillage technology in the rice (Oryza sativa)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) system of foothills of Uttaranchal State, India

Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Volumn 73, Issue 8, 2003, Pages 432-437

  Pandey, L M ^a   Pal, Suresh ^a   Mruthyunjaya, ^a  

^a NATIONAL CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY RESEARCH   (India)

Author keywords

Agricultural Economics; Indo Gangetic Plain; Rice wheat system; Technical and economic efficiency; Technology impact; Zero tillage

Indexed keywords

ORYZA SATIVA; TRITICUM; TRITICUM AESTIVUM;

EID: 1242277854     PISSN: 00195022     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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