Influence of tillage practices and mulching options on productivity, economics and soil physical properties of maize (Zea mays)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) system

Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Volumn 79, Issue 11, 2009, Pages 865-870

  Sharma, Peeyush ^a,b   Abrol, Vikas ^a,b   Sankar, G R Maruthi ^a,b   Singh, Brinder ^a,b  

^a Dryland Research Sub Station   (India)

^b CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR DRYLAND AGRICULTURE   (India)

Author keywords

Economics; Grain yield; Maize wheat system; Soil physical properties; Tillage

Indexed keywords

TRITICUM AESTIVUM; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 70450128083     PISSN: 00195022     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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