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When plants of the same kind are grown and cultivated at one place on a large scale, it is called a crop. For example, crop of wheat means that all the plants grown in a field are that of wheat. Crops are of different types like cereals, vegetables and fruits. These can be classified on the basis of the season in which they grow.

Cultivation of crops involves several activities undertaken by farmer over a period of time. These activities or tasks are referred to as agricultural practices and they are: Preparation of soil, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, protecting from weeds, harvesting and storage. Effective management of all these practices is necessary for sustainable crop production.

The principles and practices of sustainable crop management is covered in this book. It will be of immense use in imparting knowledge on the basic principles of crop production and applied aspects of sustainable farming systems for students, teachers, scientists, extension workers and professionals engaged in agricultural development.