ABSTRACT
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millspaugh) is grown by millions of resource-poor farmers on marginal land across the semi-arid regions of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean region. The production of pigeonpea is constrained by poor agronomic management viz. improper method of sowing, incorrect sowing time, inadequate seed rate, insufficient weeding, imbalance in fertilization, inadequate intercultural operations, insufficient irrigation and inadequate use of fertilizers. In Africa, poor production practices such as low plant densities, low soil fertility, insufficient weeding, and insufficient/inappropriate use of fungicides and herbicides are the key constraints (Odeny, 2007). In recent years, a large number of improved varieties of pigeonpea have been developed and are cultivated in different conditions. To realize the yield potential of these varieties under varying situations, optimum agronomic management is essential. This chapter analyses integrated crop
management techniques with particular emphasis on efficient fertilizer and water use to maximize sustainable yields.
