Open AccessA climatic assessment of crop potential in Andhra Pradesh
Author(s) -
K. S. Raja Rao,
M. R. K. Rao
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v36i1.1594
Subject(s) - crop , sowing , environmental science , geography , agroforestry , agronomy , forestry , biology
Crop potential under rainfed conditions based on Moisture Availability Index (MAI) and Stored Soil Moisture, (SSM) was assessed for selected stations in Andhra Pradesh. Using MAI, crops of different durations and optimum dates of sowing are indicated. Nizamabad district has the highest crop potential and Anantapur district has the lowest crop potential. In general, coastal districts and northern districts of Telangana have higher crop potential than the remaining districts of Andhra Pladesh.