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INFLUENCE OF RAINFALL ON CROPPING SYSTEMS IN DRYLANDS OF PENNAGARAM TALUK OF DHARMAPURI DISTRICT

Abstract

Rainfall data for 37 years (1947-83) relating to Pennagaram taluk in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu have analysed and interpreted in terms of coefficient of variation and dependability. The traditional cropping systems now in vogue are discus- sed, Improved cropping systems based on the information on rainfall pattern have been proposed for increased rainfall use efficiency and income to dryland farmers.

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