Shravan Kumar Maurya

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology

An agronomical experiment was conducted at Students' Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, (U.P.)-208002 India during two consecutive kharif seasons 2022 and 2023. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. Three plant growth promoters [viz....

Genetically modified mustard, particularly the variety developed by Indian researchers known as DMH-11, has garnered significant attention for its potential to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. This genetically engineered crop incorporates a gene from the soil bacterium A. tumefaciens, allowing for increased oil content and resi...

Soil health is critical for sustainable agriculture and crop production. As global food demand rises, maintaining healthy soils is essential for long-term agricultural productivity. Healthy soil is nutrient-rich, well-structured, and biologically active, supporting crop growth. However, unsustainable farming practices and environmental degradation...

The experiment was conducted during the kharif season of 2022 and 2023 at Students’ Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur- 208002 (U.P.) India. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. 13 treatments viz, T1- Control, T2-50 % RDN, T3-50%...

A field experiment was conducted during two consecutive kharif seasons 2022 and 2023 at Students’ Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, (U.P.) - 208002 India. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. Three plant growth promoters [viz. Gibbe...

The investigation was carried out during the Kharif seasons of 2022 and 2023 at the Students' Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. To assess the impact of various nutrient management strategies, including Nano-Zn, inorganic, and organic methods, on the growth and yield of K...

Experiment was conducted during Kharif season of 2022 and 2023 at Students' Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur-208002 (U.P.) India, using different combinations of nano-urea and nano-zinc fertilizers under rice cultivation.The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block De...

A study was conducted to assess the impact of Nano-Zn, inorganic, and organic nutrient management practices on the physico-chemical properties and nutrient availability in Kharif maize (Zea mays L.) grown during 2022 and 2023 at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. The experiment followed a split-plot design, with or...

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of sulfur, magnesium, and pesticide applications on mustard yield during the Rabi seasons of 2022-23 and 2023-24. Mustard yield components, including seed yield, straw yield, biological yield, and the harvesting index, were assessed to understand the synergistic effects of these treatments. Sulfur plays a cri...

This review explore the impact of various nutrient management on mustard cultivation. Integrating organic and inorganic fertilizers significantly enhances plant height, branch number, siliquae per plant, seeds per siliqua, seed yield, and oil content. Treatments combining farmyard manure (FYM), vermicompost, and biofertilizers such as Azotobacter a...

A field experiment was conducted on sandy loam soil at Udai Pratap (Autonomous) College, Varanasi with sunflower, variety PSH-50 as test crop during Zaid season (2020-2021) to study the impact of integrated use of inorganic fertilizers, FYM and bio-fertilizers on performance of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and soil properties. The experiment wa...

A farm management system that uses information and technology to identify, analyze, and control the temporal and spatial variability within a field is known as precision farming or precision agriculture. Its goals are to maximize productivity and profitability, preserve the land resource, and minimize production costs. The public's growing environm...

This review explores the impact of biofertilizers and nutrients on mustard (Brassica juncea) cultivation. Mustard, a vital oilseed crop in India, faces challenges such as low productivity and environmental concerns due to excessive chemical fertilizer usage. The paper emphasizes the significance of integrated nutrient management, combining chemical...

Pulses play a pivotal role in contemporary agriculture, influencing food security and climate change mitigation. Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.), with its nutritional richness and adaptability, addresses malnutrition and contributes to soil fertility. This study focuses on enhancing blackgram productivity in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, addressing challe...

The present investigation was conducted to the response of tillage practices on growth and yield of different wheat varieties under late sown condition in rabi season of 2019-20 at Research farm of College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda. The experiment was laid out in Split plot Design with three replications....

In Dryland environments with limited water resources, irrigation scheduling and cultivar management are play pivotal roles in enhancing water productivity. Effective irrigation scheduling involves the judicious timing and amount of water application, considering factors such as soil moisture levels and crop growth stages. Utilizing advanced technol...

Two lead treatments (flatbed and raised bed) and five nitrogen treatments (100 percent inorganic source, 100% farm yard manure, 50% inorganic source + 50% by farm yard manure, 75% inorganic source + 25% by farm yard manure, and 100% inorganic source + 25% by farm yard manure) were used in the triplicate study, which was conducted using a split plot...

Experiment was conducted in split plot design with two factor-treatments and three replications with a holistic aim to search out the best variety and water absorbent that enhance the crop yield and mitigate the moisture deficit stress. The treatments consisted of main plot: three water absorbents viz., Hydrogel @ 5.0 kg ha-1 , two foliar applicati...

The need for food and the expanding global population have put enormous pressure on agriculture to increase crop yield while preserving sustainability. Since rice is a staple diet for millions of people, novel methods are needed to increase yields without harming the environment. The possible advantages of using nano fertilizers in rice farming are...

During the Rabi season of 2019-20, a field experiment was conducted on the sandy loam soil at the C.S.A. University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. At various phenological stages, the diverse climatic conditions that are created by various sowing dates have a significant impact on accumulated thermal unit and heat use...

Since the green revolution, India has seen an alarming rise in the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Use of chemicals excessively has a detrimental effect on the ecology, soil, human health and groundwater purity. The Zero Budget Natural Farming method was used in this case to reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. In Ind...

Ever increasing human population has necessitated the country to increase the food production. Thanks to the breeders, molecular biologists and other crop scientists for the sufficient progress attained to breed high yielding food crops. Green Revolution in the post independence era has shown path to developing countries for attaining self-sufficie...

Promotion of Organic Farming in Bundelkhand region

In this book chapter we discuss about the Conservation Agriculture whose main aim to preventing arable land degradation which relies on minimum soil disturbance, covering of soil and diversification of species of plants. The degradation of soil through excessive use of heavy implements, frequent ploughing and burning crop residues are the major iss...

A field experiment entitled Effect of irrigation scheduling on growth and yield of late sown wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)'' was conducted during Rabi season of 2020-21 at Agricultural Research Farm of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur Nagar, U.P. The soil of experimental site was clay loam in texture, l...

An agronomic investigation to study the response of various wheat varieties to different irrigation scheduling treatments through critical growth stage approach was conducted during Rabi season of year 2020-21 an agricultural Farm at Rama University, Kanpur 209217 (U.P) India. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications...

A diallel scheme excluding reciprocal was adopted in okra to generate 45 F 1 hybrids in Rabi season 2020 and the hybrids along with 10 parents were evaluated using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in Kharif 2020. The additive components (D) of genetic variance was found to be highly significant for days to first flowering, days to 50% flow...

The field experiment to study the response of various mustard varieties to different irrigation scheduling treatments through critical growth stage approach was conducted during Rabi season of year 2019-20 at Integrated Farming System research Unit farm in Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.-210001) India. The experiment was...

The quality of soil and water, as well as the preservation of biodiversity, are negatively impacted by intensive agricultural systems. High biodiversity regulates how intercropping evolves. Contrastingly, monocultures are used in intensive agriculture systems, along with substantial inputs of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. One strategy for bo...

A field experiment was conducted to find out the Effect of two concentrations of GA 3 and NAA and their combinations on growth and yield of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) cv. Kashi Sandesh. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications and nine treatments. Higher growth attributing characters viz. maximum plant heig...

An agronomic investigation to study the response of various mustard varieties to different irrigation scheduling treatments through critical growth stage approach was conducted during Rabi season of year 2019-20 at IFS research Unit farm in Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.-210001). The experiment was laid out in strip plo...

A Field experiment was conducted at crop research centre of SVPUA&T, Meerut (U.P.) during 2020-21. Field was well drained sandy clay loam soil, low in organic carbon and available nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus, potassium and zinc and moderately alkaline in pH. Novel nutrient sources and their modes of applications with 12 treatments cons...