Resources for India
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Key Resource01-06-1985 The moringa tree, Moringa oleifera, has probably been the most popular plant in ECHO's seed bank of underutilized tropical crops. The tree is native to India but has been planted around the world and is naturalized in many locales. Moringa goes by many names. In the Philippines, where the leaves...
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20-07-2014 This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants of North East India. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food plants that occur in every country...
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Abstract,American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2019 With the rapid rise in the population, there is higher demand of the food supply to fed millions of people. As such dependence on the few major staple crops to meet the needs of the people has led to increases in starvation and poverty....
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Seed is the basic and most critical input for sustainable agriculture. The response of all other inputs depends on quality of seeds to a large extent. It is estimated that the direct contribution of quality seed alone to the total production is about 15 – 20% depending upon the crop and it can be...
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Indian cuisine varies widely across the country according to the region, culture and tradition, characterized by the use of different spices, vegetables, grains, fruits and a variety of animal source foods. Analyzing all the foods that are consumed in the country is not be feasible due to the...
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Abstract,International Journal of Botany Studies, 2016 September Canavalia ensiformis is a legume, mainly used for nutrition, especially in NorthEast India, South East Asian countries and South American countries. It is also a rich source of Concanavalin A and can also be used as an animal...
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ll of us like to look at those pretty flowers blooming all around, especially during winter and spring. Remember that tree laden with yellow flowers, which hang like bunches of grapes? How often have you wondered:What's that flower?Nobody around you seems to know the answer. There was a time,...
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The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode (Calicut) a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI),...
- Abstract, Researchgate, 2019 Biodiversity and agriculture are strongly interrelated to each other, the conservation of plant and animal genetic resources plays a crucial role in India’s food, nutritional and livelihood security. India is considered to be a centre of origin of rice, brinjal,...
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Dobasare not water harvesting structures or reservoirs, and our ancestors have never thought of them in that way. Instead, they are outcomes of the clay material preparation process, within homesteads, used in mud house building on a family’s land. Millions of Dobas - a water harvesting structure...
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Abstract, International Journal of Agronomy, 2012 A study was undertaken for two consecutive years to assess the possibility of optimizing rhizome yield ofAcorus calamusL. (sweet flag) by shifting the time of planting (i.e., growing in rainy and autumn seasons), maintaining different spacings,...
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Abstract, 2018, International Journal of Aquaculture Composite carp farming is a poly-species pond culture system in which three Indian major carps (IMC) (Labeo catla,Labeo rohitaandCirrhinus mrigala) are co-stocked with three exotic major carps (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix,Ctenopharyngodon idella...
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Mactaggart I, Banks LM, Kuper H, Murthy GVS, Sagar J, Oye J, et al. (2018) Livelihood opportunities amongst adults with and without disabilities in Cameroon and India: A case control study. PLoS ONE 13(4): e0194105. https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone.0194105 Proven links between disability and...
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Abstract, 2012, Journal of Insect Science Intercropping is one of the important cultural practices in pest management and is based on the principle of reducing insect pests by increasing the diversity of an ecosystem. On—farm experiments were conducted in villages of semi—arid tropical (SAT)...
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Abstract, International Scholarly Research Notes, 2014 Bamboo shoots are considered as one of the useful health foods because of their rich contents of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fibres, and minerals and very low fat. Though bamboo shoots provide lots of health benefits, their consumption...
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Abstract, Journal of Applied Economics, 2019 This paper examines the determinants and impacts of the adoption of five mutually exclusive practices System of Rice Intensification (SRI) on yields and household incomes using a multinomial endogenous treatment effects model. Farm household survey...
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Abstract, Technoserve, 2018 August Large swathes of central India remain thickly forested, especially in the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Living in small hamlets, the Adivasis – the indigenous people of the region – are mostly marginal farmers, depending on rain-fed agriculture for one...
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Abstract, Advances in Life Sciences, 2012 Traditionally used medicinal plants have been a source of relief in the control of different types of diseases throughout the globe. Economically backward people, who resides in remote areas of developing countries, rely heavily on indigenous way of get...
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According to areportfrom India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, 2.21% of the country’s population lives with a disability. Of that population, 20% have a disability of movement, and most live in rural areas. The highest rate of amputation occurs in these rural settings,...
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Abstract, Science Advances, 2018 July Humanity faces the grand challenge of feeding a growing, more affluent population in the coming decades while reducing the environmental burden of agriculture. Approaches that integrate food security and environmental goals offer promise for achieving a more...
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- Abstract, 2017, World Development In India, efforts to design and diffuse improved cook-stoves began with nationalist organizations in the 1930s; after independence, these efforts were folded into sporadic state-level efforts and then became part of the NGO patchwork of development projects. Very...
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Abstract, 2017,International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management Allelopathy accounts for both beneficiary and detrimental biochemical relations amongst plants. The phenomenon has received great attention since the 1980’s all over the world; however, in India, research on...
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Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic...
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Abstract, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018 The burgeoning population of the developing countries, climate change and shrinking resources are putting pressure on the food security. Thus it implies that in future we not only have to produce more but also do smart agriculture for...
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Clean Works Centersare self-sustaining, remotely operated, “off-the grid” facilities. The Centers enable new methods for “in-the-field” post-harvest food processing, packing and storage. With the adoption of new innovations designed to extend shelf life, perishable and staple foods are of higher...
- Abstract,Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci, 2019 System of rice intensification (SRI) is the new technology of rice production. First time in Chhindwara district of MP, SRI technique was introduced among tribal farmers. It was observed that average productivity in SRI was found 35.54 qt ha-1 as...
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Explore alternative ways of resource efficient System of Rice Intensification (SRI)/ System of Finger Millet Intensification (SFMI) for paddy/finger millet cultivation in comparison to existing resource intensive conventional method.
- FAO 52 Profiles in Agroecology Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), which is a set of farming methods, and also a grassroots peasant movement, has spread to various states in India. It has attained wide success in southern India, especially the southern Indian state of Karnataka where it first...
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03-10-2017 A common feature of remote villages is a lack of income-generating opportunities that force young people to migrate to the cities for employment. This results in communities dominated by the young and the old, a decline in the social and cultural fabric, and a reduced pride in rural life. Since...
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Being the nodal Ministry for most of the development and welfare activities in the rural areas, the Ministry of Rural Development plays a pivotal role in the overall development strategy of the country. The vision and mission of the Ministry is sustainable and inclusive growth of rural India...
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Rural Solutions is a video series that highlights solutions to specific challenges that are common in rural areas of developing countries. Without access to financial services, rural people can find themselves forever in debt to loan sharks. In this Indian fishing community, the solution to this...
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Over the years it has become increasingly difficult for the more than 250 million Indians whose livelihood depends on agriculture, to make a sustainable income. Overcome by their extreme economic pressures, many take drastic steps to end their suffering. Reports suggest that, burdened by the...
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Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all. We believe strongly that we can and must do things differently. Our aim is to bring you news, perspectives and knowledge to...
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Agricultural subjects. eBooks available. NIPA has been servicing its clients both in India and abroad in all fields. NIPA has carved a niche for itself in the Indian publishing industry through its contribution and patronage of a galaxy of distinguished authors, innovative products and means of...
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Panchagavya, an organic product has the potential to play the role of promoting growth and providing immunity in plant system. Panchagavya consists of nine products viz. cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd, jaggery, ghee, banana, Tender coconut and water. ---Tamil NaduUniversity
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Micro Irrigation Systems Design -: Course Content Developed By :- Dr. K. N. Tiwari Professor Dept. of Agricultural and Food Engg.,IIT Kharagpur Water is one of the most critical inputs for agriculture which consumes more than 80% of the water resources of the country. Availability of adequate...
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ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources This website provides information on some species of parasitoids, predators, and weed insects, including those commonly recommended for use in augmentative biocontrol of crop pests in India. For all the species included, fact sheets in a...
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The seed coat of pigeonpea/red gram (tur/arhar) is rich in calcium and is a potential valuable input for baby food and mineral supplements.• Calcium is crucial for bone formation. Any imbalance leads to rickets in infants and children, osteomalacia in adults, and osteoporosis with ageing.•...
- Since (India) colonial times, planners, policy makers and forestry expertshave given much emphasis to introducing fast growing and welladapted exotic woody species from iso-climatic regions of the worldinto arid and semi-arid India. Some of these exhibited remarkableadaptability and growth in...
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20-01-2006 The Asian region is one of the major world civilizations that can speak of a legacy of sciences, technologies, arts, crafts and knowledge systems going back as an unbroken tradition for a period of over thirty centuries. However, the current day situation in this region presents a confusing...
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The importance and potential of mushroom is well known in many spheres of human life as well as ecosystem functions. Mushroom science has the potential to solve many problems such as quality food demand, environmental pollutions, unemployment and certain ecological issues in an amicable manner to...
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Soni, Jeetendra & Lalramhlimi, B. & Kumar, Amit & Navik, Omprakash & Singson, Lungmuana & Sailo, Lalhruaitluangi & Doley, Sunil. (2023). Coix: an underutilized functional food crop of Mizoram. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 1-17. 10.1007/s10722-023-01587-8. Coix...
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Huang, T., Ma, J., Song, S.et al.Health and environmental consequences of crop residue burning correlated with increasing crop yields midst India’s Green Revolution.npj Clim Atmos Sci5, 81 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-022-00306-x The Green Revolution (GR) enhances crop yields...
- Dr. Dani Kacha, IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 7 Issue 10, October 2020 Paddy-cum-fish cultivation a unique economic activity is practiced by the farming communities in all over the world. This is one of the innovative farming techniques...
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Bisht, I.S.; Rana, J.C.; Pal Ahlawat, S. The Future of Smallholder Farming in India: Some Sustainability Considerations.Sustainability2020,12, 3751. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12093751 The biodiverse, predominantly crop-livestock mixed-farming in India is key to ensuring resilience to climate...
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ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) is a pioneer institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) undertaking research, teaching and training in Agricultural Statistics, Computer Application and Bioinformatics. Ever since its inception way back in 1930, as...
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Organized research on arid zone fruits was initiated by the ICAR in 1976 onad-hocbasis under AP Cess Fund Scheme. Research work on some selected fruits in the semi arid areas in India at 10 centres was initiated in the country. During the Vth Five year Plan, thead-hocscheme became a component of...
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20-05-2012 Since 1986 Leaf for Life has worked in Bolivia, Brazil, India, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Swaziland, the United States, and throughout the world to combat malnutrition with green leaves. We use the principles of applied ecology to show people how to make the most of green leafy...
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- In Northeastern region of India, livelihood of majority of the rural communities depends on rice farming. The tribal population of the region traditionally practices shifting and terrace rice cultivation in hills and wet rice cultivation in the valleys. The core diet of the inhabitants of the...
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Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) is a collaborative digital public good which provides open access to key geospatial datasets pertinent to climate resilient agriculture in India. These datasets are curated and validated through collaborative efforts of hundreds of data scientists and...
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Tewari, J. & Pasiecznik, Nick & Harsh, L.N. & Harris, P.. (1998). Prosopis Species in the Arid and Semi-Arid Zones of India. Proceedings of a conference held at the Central Arid Zone research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, November 21-23, 1993. During theProsopisconference at...
- Sukhmandeep Kaur, Navjot Kaur and Amarjeet Kaur,International Journal of Chemical Studies 2020; 8(4): 2549-2556 The aim of the study was to develop supplementary foods by using blends of malted wheat, mung, ragi, carrot and flaxseed powders at various proportions to avail complementary health...
- Hameeda Itagi, Kristel June D. Sartagoda, Vipin Pratap, Priyabrata Roy, Rhowell N. Tiozon, Ahmed Regina, Nese Sreenivasulu, Popped rice with distinct nutraceutical properties, LWT, Volume 173, 2023, 114346, ISSN 0023-6438,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114346....
- Dhadke S.G.*, Pawar V.S. and Wanole P.D. Department of Food Process Technology, College of Food Technology, VNMKV, Parbhani (Maharashtra), India Sorghum is a nutritionally dense millet in the grain family that plays a significant part in our daily diet. Sorghum is gluten free and is rich in fiber...
- Indu Bhargavi K, Syeda Farah S, Asna Urooj,International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition ISSN: 2455-4898; Impact Factor: RJIF 5.14 Received: 06-05-2020; Accepted: 20-05-2020; Published: 05-06-2020 www.foodsciencejournal.com Volume 5; Issue 3; 2020; Page No. 69-74 Malnutrition in India is a...