Millets, Pulses and Oilseeds Nutrition and Production Systems

Millets, pulses and oilseeds occupy a central position in India’s agri-food systems, contributing significantly to food security, nutritional diversity, soil health and climate resilience. In alignment with the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee recommendations, this textbook integrates outcome-based education, experiential learning, sustainable production technologies and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.

The book systematically combines agronomy, crop physiology, food science, post-harvest management, marketing and policy perspectives to provide a holistic understanding of these crops. Emphasis has been placed on dryland farming systems, biofortification, climate-smart entrepreneurship opportunities.

cropping models and Designed for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture, the text also supports ICAR–NET, ARS, JRF and SRF preparation. It bridges scientific knowledge with field-level applications to promote sustainable and resilient farming systems.