Rhizobium mediated enhancement in quality and quantity of checkpea

The facts reveal that on one hand, the world population is increasing continuously, whereas on the other hand, food grain production is not increasing proportionately due to various factors such as decline in soil fertility and repercussions arising from climate change phenomenon as manifested by unpredictable patterns of rainfall and temperature. The major reason for poor soil health in India seems to be the unbalanced nutrient application. Among, various strategies to cope with above situation, soil test based integrated nutrient management holds the key to reverse above trend leading to restoration of soil fertility and in turn, boosting crop production and productivity.