TRADITIONAL METHODS OF BUCKWHEAT (FAGOPYRUM ESCULENTUM MOENCH) CULTIVATION IN HIGH ALTITUDES COLD DESERT REGION OF INDIA (LADAKH)
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Buckwheat is the most important life support, multi-purpose and nutritious crop of the tribes living in the Cold desert. It is the only crop grown up to 4500 m elevation. Fagopyrum esculentum and F. tataricum are the two species cultivated in the Himalayas. Currently the cultivation and production of buckwheat is declining. In some of the areas, it has been completely replaced due to change in land use pattern for quick economic gains. Generally, one ploughing, single weeding and 4-6 times irrigations were required for the crop. On the basis of average over three locations, Himpriya gave the highest yield of 13.8 q/ha, but the farmers used local types and got an average yield of 10-12 q/ha. The most intensive cultivation areas have been identified for on farm conservation and participatory plant breeding to raise its production, highlighting the future exploration and conservation needs.
Authors and Affiliations
PHUNTSOG TUNDUP, TSEWANG TAMCHOS, M. A. WANI, SHABBER HUSSAIN, SONAM DAWA
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