Role of Legumes in Improving Soil Fertility and Increasing Crop Productivity in Northeast Thailand

Toomsan, B and Limpinuntana, V and Jogloy, S and Patanothai, A and Pathak, P and Wani, S P and Sahrawat, K L (2012) Role of Legumes in Improving Soil Fertility and Increasing Crop Productivity in Northeast Thailand. In: Community Watershed Management for Sustainable Intensification in Northeast Thailand. 70-12 . International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics , Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India, pp. 67-91.

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Abstract

Northeast Thailand constitutes one-third of total area of the whole country and one-third of the total population live in this region. The income of the majority of the people living here is below half of the national average mainly due to low agricultural production and productivity. The low agricultural productivity of the northeast region compared to other regions of Thailand is attributed mainly to erratic rainfall, water shortage during the dry season, undulating terrain and poor and marginal soils. The soils in the region are mostly sandy in texture with low soil moisture holding capacity. The soils are also very low in organic matter and low in general fertility.

Item Type: Book Section
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CRP: UNSPECIFIED
Series Name: 70-12
Uncontrolled Keywords: Legumes, Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, Thailand
Subjects: Others > Food Legumes
Others > Soil Science
Depositing User: Mr. Arbind Seth
Date Deposited: 08 Feb 2013 07:58
Last Modified: 08 Feb 2013 07:58
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6538
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