Introduction of irrigated rice in the semi-arid northwest Indian region is one the major changes in Indian agriculture.  Punjab and Haryana has witnessed significant change in cropping pattern during the last few decades.  Increase in rice area is of particular significance. The State of Punjab occupies a special place in Indian agriculture. Rice- wheat rotation followed in Punjab leaves little Continue Reading »

Current sensing technology operates within the electromagnetic spectrum, covering wavelengths ranging from tens of micrometers to meters. However, newer Remote Sensing (RS) instruments utilizing quantum sensing at the Nano to Femto scale are set to unveil internal structures of objects, necessitating a shift towards quantum spectral domain in Remote Sensing. Quantum remote sensing involves theories and methods that observe energy Continue Reading »

Justin George K and Suresh Kumar Proximal soil sensing involves using sensors placed close to or within the soil to measure its properties accurately and efficiently. Proximal sensing approaches employing various advanced sensors aid us in acquiring spatial as well as temporal soil data/information at reduced costs, in very short time period and with reduced chemical usage and less efforts. Continue Reading »

Shweta Pokhariyal, N. R. Patel and R. P. Singh “Detecting water stress in crops accurately is the basis of precision irrigation techniques and proximal remote sensing providing innovative and faster solutions to address sustainable water management” In era of World facing global issue of water scarcity on the rise, the need for precise irrigation scheduling has become critical for ensuring Continue Reading »

G.E. Hutchinson, a renowned ecologist, once remarked, "Field ecology labs are essential for budding ecologists. The lessons learned in a field ecology lab stay with students or young researchers forever. It is where they develop their critical thinking skills, observation prowess, and problem-solving abilities essential for any aspiring ecologist." This philosophy underpins the functioning of  Field Ecological Laboratory (FEL) at Continue Reading »