The document discusses integrated nutrient management in vegetable crops. Integrated nutrient management aims to combine organic, inorganic and biological sources of nutrients to sustainably increase crop productivity while preserving soil productivity. It involves maintaining optimal plant nutrient levels through proper combinations of fertilizers, manures, crop residues, nitrogen fixing crops and biofertilizers suited to the ecological and economic conditions. The goals are to maintain soil productivity, ensure sustainable agriculture, reduce input costs and prevent environmental degradation.