What is the agronomy syllabus for Rajasthan Pre PG exam?

<p>Below is the syllabus for agronomy subject in the Rajasthan Pre PG exam:</p><p>Agro-climatic zones of India and Rajasthan, adaptation and distribution of crops.</p><p>Weather and climate.<br>Basics of weather forecasting. Modern concepts of tillage. Management of crop residue, soil organic<br>matter, bio-fertilizers, green manuring, oil cakes, fertilizers. Consumption of straight and complex<br>fertilizers, foliar application.</p><p>Plant nutrients: occurrence, cycling in soils and their availability. INM&nbsp;concept and vermi-compositing. Cropping and farming systems.</p><p>Sustainable agriculture: concept and&nbsp;details. Organic farming: principles, objectives, certification, labeling and accreditation process.</p><p>Water resources of India and Rajasthan. Methods of irrigation. Irrigation efficiencies. Water management in<br>crops. Quality of irrigation water. Agricultural drainage: methods. Dry land agriculture in India and<br>Rajasthan. Concept, importance, objectives and benefits of watershed.</p><p>Agronomy of important crops of&nbsp;kharif, rabi and zaid seasons of Rajasthan. Weed biology and ecology, crop-weed association. The problem of weeds in Rajasthan and their physical, cultural, biological and chemical control. Integrated weed&nbsp;management. Herbicide selectivity. Adjuvants. Geo-informatics, nano- technology and precision farming;&nbsp;concepts, techniques &amp; their applications in agriculture.&nbsp;</p>

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