ABSTRACT
The exploitation of natural resources and adverse impacts of climate change on crop productivity demanded research communities to explore the alternate crop production and management measures. The technologies and management strategies used for external inputs in wheat cultivation proved their unprecedented roles in bridging the gap between potential and actual yield as well as in improving the quality of grain. This book chapter discusses about all major agronomical measures (conventional and resource-efficient modern techniques) to improve the input (water, nutrients) uptake of the plants in an efficient manner with a less harmful impact on the environment. Moreover, special emphasis has been made on pest and disease management in wheat to ensure the improved productivity as well as quality of wheat. Efforts have been made to discuss the efficient execution of harvesting and threshing of wheat to reduce the operational losses. The proper management during post-harvest of wheat is essential to reduce the losses and improve the quality of product. The post-harvest management section will describe the various losses and care, processing (grading, contaminants and remedies, value addition, and packaging), storage, and transportation system in respect of wheat. The book chapter will also describe the supply chain, current market practices, market information, and extension system of wheat.
