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Synopsis The book "Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustaining crop Productivity and Soil Health" is a compilation of best integrated nutrient management strategies for suggesting answers of various soil and crop related problems, like disparity in NPK consumption, imbalance use of fertilizers, decreasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stock and decreasing factor productivity etc. The book suggested appropriate and best INM options for important crops, viz., rice, wheat, sorghum, maize, pearl millet, soyabean, groundnut, sunflower, cotton, mustard, sugarcane, pulses, vegetables, spices, fruit crops and ornamental plants besides important cropping systems of the country for sustaining their productivity on one hand and maintaining soil health for future generation on the other hand. The book also cover a part of ICAR syllabus of PG and Doctoral Degree courses of soil science. For better understanding of students and researchers some comprehensive and detailed information about soils and crop are provided through appendices. The INM production recommendations and practices given in the book will be very useful for farmers, agriculturists, agronomists, soil scientists, environmentalists, agricultural, extension workers, researchers, students, research institutions etc. The book contains 200 INM options covering important crops and cropping systems prevailing in various states for ensuring food security.