Effect of irrigation and nitrogen on soil water dynamics, productivity and input-use efficiency of Bt cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) in a Vertic Ustropept

Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Volumn 79, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 448-453

  Bandyopadhyay, K K ^a   Prakash, A H ^a   Sankaranarayanan, K ^a   Dharajothi, B ^a   Gopalakrishnan, N ^a  

^a CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR COTTON RESEARCH   (India)

Author keywords

Bt cotton; Irrigation; Nitrogen; Partial factor productivity of nitrogen; Water use efficiency

Indexed keywords

GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM;

EID: 67651151106     PISSN: 00195022     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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