Strategies to Improve Pulse Production in Rajasthan, India
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Plant and Soil - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Pulses constitute an essential part in the Indian diet due to their vital role in nutritional security and ameliorative properties. Due to high nutritional properties (~ 20-25% protein, 55-60% carbohydrates, high calcium and iron content) they are considered important food crops. India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses worldwide. It was reported that in 2016-17 the Rajasthan state occupied highest total pulses area 57.45 lakh hectares which has less productivity (595 kg/ha) and production (34.16 lakh tonnes) as compared to national average Cultivation of pulses in marginal and sub-marginal and less fertile lands, non-availability of good quality seed, adoption of local varieties, negligible application of manures and fertilizers, erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spell, insect and pest attack and problems in safe storage are the major constraints in pulse production. Pulse production in the state can be improved by following suitable agro-techniques, replacing local varieties with high yielding pest and disease resistant varieties, expanding it’s cultivation to non-traditional area with suitable transfer of technical knowledge, introducing it in the existing cropping systems, developing region speci c high yielding cultivars, creating adequate and good storage facilities. This article focus on trends and growth rate, constraints and strategies to improve pulse production in Rajasthan.
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Hanuman Prasad Parewa
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- DOI 10.21088/ijps.2348.9677.5218.1
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