Evaluation of Pointed Gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.) varieties by keeping using native pollinators boxes under Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse

INTRODUCTION The perennial pointed gourd (TrichosanthesdioicaRoxb.), 2n=2x=22 is a highly nutritious  cross pollinated cucurbit vegetable and is highly coveted in markets of our country, particularly during summer and rainy seasons. The pointed gourd is morphologically distinct from other cucurbitaceous species…

Performance Analysis of Farmer Producers Company in promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants cultivation: A Case Study in Bihar

INTRODUCTION       India exports herbal materials and medicines to the tune of nearly 600 corers annually [1]. The market of medicinal and aromatic herbs are estimated to touch around 5 trillion US dollars by 2050 [2], thereby making this sector…

Impact of Mechanization under Maize Cultivation in Karimnagar District of Telangana State, India for Enhanced Profitability

INTRODUCTION Maize, is considered the queen of cereals  because of its huge utility as food, feed and fodder apart from its use as raw material in industries and for biofuel production and it can play a vital role in ensuring…