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Improvement in Food Resources

Uttar Pradesh Board · Class 9 · Science

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12.1 Improvement in Crop Yields

  • India's population exceeds one billion and requires over 250 million tonnes of grain annually
  • Green Revolution increased food grain production; White Revolution improved milk production
  • Three main approaches: Crop variety improvement, Crop production improvement, Crop protection management
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12.1.1 Crop Variety Improvement

  • Variety improvement focuses on: Higher yield, Improved quality, Biotic and abiotic resistance
  • Change in maturity duration allows multiple crops per year
  • Wider adaptability helps crops grow in different environmental conditions
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12.1.2 Crop Production Management - Nutrient Management

  • Plants get nutrients from air (carbon, oxygen), water (hydrogen, oxygen), and soil (13 nutrients)
  • Macronutrients (large quantities): Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur
  • Micronutrients (small quantities): Iron, Manganese, Boron, Zinc, Copper, Molybdenum, Chlorine
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12.1.2 Irrigation and Cropping Patterns

  • Most Indian agriculture is rain-fed and depends on monsoons
  • Irrigation systems: Wells (dug wells, tube wells), Canals, River lift systems, Tanks
  • Rainwater harvesting and watershed management increase water availability

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Food security depends on both availabilityThis involves developing better crop varietiesPlants require 16 essential nutrientsManure is organic matter from decomposedVarious water supply methods including wells

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