In this Crop Science, PRC Board TOS Based Reviewer For Upcoming Examination we have covered sub topics from crop production practices and site selection and characterization.
Topics Covered
Crop Production Practices
1. Concepts of Crop Production
Identify the concepts and value of crop production to food security
Distinguish basic production practices suitable for specific crops
Differentiate various crop production practices in a crop production system
Relate each crop production technique to the environmental, socio-cultural and political factors
2. Planting Methods, Selection and Preparation
Choose the various types of planting materials for a specific crop
Classify methods and preparation of planting materials
Recommend appropriate methods and practices of plant propagation suitable to a crop
Examine the principles and practices in growing and handling agronomic and horticultural crops
Calculate the seeding rate for specific crops for optimum crop yield and crop production
3. Harvesting and Postharvest Technology
Analyze the concept on pre and postharvest factors as they affect postharvest quality of crops
Enumerate the harvesting and post production practices in different crops
Distinguish types of maturity and maturity indices
Site Selection and Characterization
1. Site Identification and Evaluation
Identify desirable characteristics of site for a crop production enterprise
Associate crop vis a vis environment for optimum yield in a particular site
Analyze the relationship of important terminologies in understanding the significance of site selection for a crop production enterprise
Choose appropriate sites for a successful crop production enterprise for specific crops
Establish procedures in the selection of location, site and planting methods for various crops
Compare the planting methods that can be used for a particular proposed site of a crop production enterprise
Determine the appropriate steps in the selection of a site for a specific crop production enterprise
