Fundamentals of Agriculture – Volume 1 & Volume 2

A comprehensive two-volume Agriculture reference covering Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Production, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics and more for students and competitive-exam aspirants.

About the Book

Fundamentals of Agriculture – Volume 1 & Volume 2 by Arun Katyayan is a comprehensive two-volume reference designed for Agriculture students, researchers and aspirants preparing for competitive examinations.

The 11th Edition is fully revised and enlarged and provides broad coverage of fundamental and applied areas of Agriculture. The two-volume set is particularly useful for university-level Agriculture studies as well as examinations such as ICAR, JRF, SRF, NET, ARS, UPSC and state-level Agriculture examinations.

Volume 1 provides a strong foundation in areas such as Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Meteorology, Extension Education, Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, while Volume 2 extends the coverage into advanced agricultural subjects.

Key Features

• Complete 2-volume set
• 11th Fully Revised & Enlarged Edition
• Authored by Arun Katyayan
• English-medium Agriculture reference
• Comprehensive coverage of major Agriculture subjects
• Useful for undergraduate and postgraduate Agriculture students
• Suitable for competitive examination preparation
• Useful for ICAR, JRF, SRF, NET and ARS preparation
• Helpful for UPSC and state-level Agriculture examinations
• Covers both fundamental and advanced agricultural concepts
• Suitable for systematic study and revision

Table of Contents

Volume 1

Major topics include:

• History of Agriculture
• Cropping Systems and Cropping Pattern
• Annidation and Allelopathy
• Crop Ecology
• Dryland Agriculture
• Erosion and Soil Conservation
• Classification of Crops
• Crop Production
• Seed Technology
• Weed Problems
• Agronomic Interactions
• Agroforestry and Social Forestry
• Water Management
• Rocks and Weathering
• Soil Formation
• Physical Properties of Soil
• Soil Colloids and Silicate Clay Minerals
• Soil Taxonomy and Soils of India
• Soil Organic Matter
• Manures, Fertilizers and Biofertilizers
• Soil Fertility and Productivity
• Mineral Nutrition
• Saline, Alkali and Acid Soils
• Agricultural Extension
• Agricultural Economics
• Farm Management

These topics are documented in a university library catalogue for the revised/enlarged edition of Fundamentals of Agriculture.

Volume 2

The second volume expands into advanced agricultural subjects, including areas such as:

• Advanced Agronomy
• Soil Science
• Plant Breeding
• Horticulture
• Entomology
• Plant Protection
• Agricultural Economics
• Related agricultural sciences and competitive-examination topics

The 11th edition is described as covering advanced agricultural concepts and updated agricultural developments.

Learning Outcomes

After studying the two volumes, students can:

• Develop a strong foundation in agricultural sciences.
• Understand important principles of crop production.
• Learn the fundamentals of Agronomy and Soil Science.
• Understand soil properties, fertility and nutrient management.
• Understand crop ecology and cropping systems.
• Learn about seed technology and weed management.
• Develop knowledge of agricultural extension and economics.
• Understand advanced agricultural subjects covered in Volume 2.
• Build a strong foundation for higher Agriculture studies.
• Prepare systematically for Agriculture competitive examinations.

Ideal For

• B.Sc. Agriculture students
• M.Sc. Agriculture students
• Agriculture graduates
• Agriculture researchers
• ICAR aspirants
• JRF aspirants
• SRF aspirants
• ARS aspirants
• NET Agriculture aspirants
• UPSC aspirants
• State Agriculture examination candidates
• Agriculture competitive-exam aspirants
• University and college libraries

Why Buy This Book?

• Complete two-volume Agriculture reference
• Covers a wide range of agricultural disciplines.
• Fully revised and enlarged 11th Edition.
• Useful for both academic study and competitive examinations.
• Provides detailed coverage rather than only objective questions.
• Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate Agriculture students.
• Helpful for ICAR, JRF, SRF, NET, ARS and other Agriculture examinations.
• Combines fundamental concepts with advanced agricultural topics.
• Written by experienced Agriculture author Arun Katyayan.

About the Author

Arun Katyayan

Arun Katyayan is an author of widely used Agriculture textbooks and reference books, particularly in the areas of Agronomy, Soil Science and general Agriculture.

His Fundamentals of Agriculture series is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of agricultural science and is also used by aspirants preparing for Agriculture-related competitive examinations.