Introduction to Agrometeorology in Pakistan
Meterology is the word derived from � meteoro � which means �above the surface of earth� and �logos� means �scientific study�. It is actually a branch of Physics and deals with the study of lower atmosphere. In short, it is the study of characteristics and behavior of atmosphere. It explains and analyses the changes of individual weather elements such as air pressure, temperature and humidity that are brought about due to the effect of insolation (radiation from the sun received by earth�s surface). Weather monitoring device installed near an agricultural field The application of meteorology in agriculture is called Agriculture meteorology or Agrometeorology . In plain words, agrometeorology is the application of study of the effects caused by the changes and behavior of the climate on agriculture. The measurements and analysis done for longer durations enables the agriculture world about the coming climatic changes in advance. There are numerous possibilities of the applications of ...