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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Ashish Kumar ¹, Mohit Chaudhary ¹, Ankit Singh Bhadauria ², Shardulya Shukla ¹

Affiliations
1 Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut (U.P.), IN
2 C. S. A. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.), IN

Abstract

Climate change is the primary cause of low production of most of the vegetables worldwide; reducing average yields for most of the major vegetables. Moreover, increasing temperatures, reduced irrigation-water availability, flooding, and salinity will be the major limiting factors in sustaining and increasing vegetable productivity. This article may contribute in improving the adaptation strategies of vegetable production to climate change for a sustainable horticulture due to an effective risk management by meeting the problems of possible crop management practices like mulching with crop residues and plastic mulches help in conserving soil moisture. Excessive soil moisture due to heavy rain becomes major problem that can be overcome by growing crops on raised beds. Development of genotypes tolerant to high temperature, moisture stress, salinity and climate proofing through conventional, non-conventional, breeding techniques, genomics and biotechnology etc. are essentially required to meet these challenges.

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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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