Rashtriya Krishi (English)

Ashish Kumar ¹, Shardulya Shukla ¹, Mohit Chaudhry ¹, Munendra Singh ², Shivendra Pratap Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Navjeevan Kishan P.G. College, Mawana, Meerut (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Extension, C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.), IN

Abstract

Precision farming for fruits and vegetables is expected to become much more widespread in the twenty-first century, symbolizing a better balance between reliance on traditional knowledge, information management and intensive technologies. Five main areas or categories are important: the role of computers, global positioning systems (GPS), geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, Variable rate technology, computer system and DRIS and SSNM for precision farming in horticulture. This article discloses each of these in the context of Indian horticulture and confirms that precision farming has the potential to reduce over application of inputs, optimize financial performance and enhance horticultural production.

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Shardulya Shukla ¹, Munendra Singh ², Ashish Kumar ¹, Yogesh Rajbhar ¹, Shivendra Pratap Singh ³, Aarti Sharma ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Horticulture S.V.P.U.A. and T, Modipuram, Meerut (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Navjeevan Kisan P.G. College, Mawana, Meerut (U.P.), IN
3 Department of Agriculture Extension,C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.), IN
4 Department of Botany,C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.), IN

Abstract

Papaya (Carica papaya) belongs to Family Caricaceae, is reddish yellow fruit, grown all over the world, mostly in the regions of hot climate and heavy rain. Papaya is a common man’s fruit which is reasonably priced and has a high nutritive value. The fruit is available throughout the year. Papaya, a general tonic is an appetizer, anti phlegmatic, anti flatulent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, vermifuge and pyreutic. Papaya helps to prevent blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency, which is quite common among a large number of children in India. Consumption of fruit even little amount per day may lower the risk of age-related maclular degeneration, the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.

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