Green Seeker: Tool for improving nitrogen use efficiency in rice

Abstract

Nitrogen is most limiting nutrient in crop production in irrigated agro-ecosystem of cereal crops and an essential constituent of enzymes, chlorophyll, nucleic acids, storage proteins and cell walls. Nitrogenous fertilizer production is costly, high energy requiring and is subjected to various losses. Successful nitrogen management can optimize crop yields, increase profitability and minimize nitrogen losses to the environment. With the progress of science when thought of green-energy, sustainability and environmental safety, one should have a look at modern nitrogen
management tools. Green Seeker is a non-destructive method for accurate estimation of required amount of nitrogen based on plant condition and site specific management of nitrogen at farmer’s field.