Integrated Nutrient Management in Fenugreek

This book "Integrated Nutrient Management" has written for describing the role of integrated nutrient management for enhancing the fenugreek production and productivity. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.) locally known as Methi in almost all the Indian states, is belongs to sub family papilionaceae of family leguminosae. Seeds are a good source of protein, vitamins, alkaloid trigonellin, andessential oil and has immense medicinal value. Among the Indian states, Rajasthan alone accounting for over 80% of the nation's total methi output. Higher application of chemical fertilizers adversely affected the soil health in term of chemical, physical and biological and crop productivity. Use of locally available sources of plant nutrient for fertility management, can enhance the soil health and crop productivity. It is a need to enhance the fenugreek production with integrated nutrient management. This book covered the fenugreek best management practices & production techniques for sustainable production. This book helpful for researchers and policy makers as a reference book particularly in low fertility region specially for Rajasthan.