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WB SLST 2025 - Agronomy Syllabus for Class XI-XII

This syllabus provides a comprehensive foundation inagronomic science and practical farming systems, designed to prepare students for examination and real-world agricultural practices.

1. Introduction to Agronomy

• Definition and Scope: Understanding agronomy as the science of crop production and soil management.
• Difference from General Agriculture: Focus on crop production techniques versus broader agricultural activities.

2. Climate and Weather

• Weather Elements: Temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind, and their impact on crops.
• Monsoons: Characteristics and influence on Indian agriculture.
• Hydrologic Cycle: Water movement and availability for crops.
• Weather Forecasting: Importance and basic methods used in agriculture.

3. Field Crop Classification

• Types of Crops: Food crops, cash crops, fodder crops, and others.
• Classification Methods: Based on duration, use, and climatic requirements.

4. Tillage

• Objectives: Soil aeration, weed control, moisture conservation, and seedbed preparation.
• Types of Tillage: Primary and secondary tillage.
• Modern Tillage Techniques: Conservation tillage, minimum tillage, and use of appropriate implements.

5. Seeds and Sowing

• Quality Seed Production: Selection, certification, and storage.
• Seed Dormancy and Treatment: Causes of dormancy and methods to break it.
• Sowing Techniques: Broadcasting, drilling, dibbling, and transplanting.

6. Plant Population

• Effect on Yield: Relationship between plant density and crop productivity.
• Ideal Spacing: Crop-specific recommendations for optimal growth.
• Planting Patterns: Row planting, mixed cropping, and their advantages.

7. Crop Rotation

• Principles: Benefits of rotating crops to maintain soil fertility and control pests.
• Planning: Designing effective rotational sequences based on crop families and nutrient needs.

8. Nutrient Management

• Essential Nutrients: Macro and micronutrients required by crops.
• Fertilizers and Manures: Types, application methods, and timing.
• Integrated Nutrient Management: Combining organic and inorganic sources for sustainable productivity.

9. Water Management

• Irrigation Scheduling: Timing and frequency for different crops.
• Water Use Efficiency: Techniques to optimize water consumption.
• Water Quality: Effects of salinity and alkalinity on crops.

10. Dryland Agriculture

• Moisture Stress Strategies: Soil moisture conservation and drought-resistant crops.
• Rainfed Farming: Techniques suited for areas with uncertain rainfall.

11. Weed Management

• Classification of Weeds: Types based on habitat and life cycle.
• Control Methods: Cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical (herbicides) approaches.
• Safe Herbicide Use: Application techniques and environmental considerations.

12. Cropping Systems

• Intercropping: Benefits and common crop combinations.
• Land Use Efficiency: Maximizing productivity per unit area.
• Economic Analysis: Cost-benefit considerations in cropping choices.

Important Notes: Emphasis is placed on practical knowledge, field applications, and understanding local agro-climatic conditions. Students are encouraged to relate theoretical concepts with real farming scenarios to excel in examinations and future agricultural practices.