Popularising Micro-irrigation in Pulses for higher yield and water productivity

Abstract

With the given technology framework, substantial productivity enhancement through the existing varieties of pulses could be possible with short duration varieties that fit well in different (inter-) cropping systems so as to augment vertical expansion of pulses in the country. Mungbean for example - through development of new plant types, photo-thermo- insensitive cultivars and matching agrotechs - could help in expanding the areas of pulses further (in the non-traditional areas of the country), thereby both up- and out-scaling productivity (over seasons and locations) and overall production scenario in the country.