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| Record No. |
10 |
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| Name |
Somdas Mangaldas Patel |
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| Address |
Vill:Palli
Tal: Kadi |
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| District |
Mehsana |
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| State |
Gujarat |
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| Title of Practice |
Weed as an indicator of soil fertility |
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| Summary of Practice |
Farmers believe that weeds like `Gutari' (Setaria tomentosa) grow better in light soil while `Dabhdo' (Desmostachya bipinnata) and `Dhaman' (Cenchrus sps) grow vigorously in fertile soil. Paddy gives more yield in the field where `Samo' (Echinochloa Colonum) can grow naturally. |
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| Innovation Details |
Soil is more fertile if `Dharo' (Cynodon dactylon) and `Kasdo' (weed plants) grow naturally in the field. This type of field is preferred for growing of crops requiring more plant nutrients like cotton, castor etc. Farmers of Kadi taluka believe that weeds like `Gutari' (Setaria tomentosa) grow better in light soil while `Dabhdo' (Desmostachya bipinnata) and `Dhaman' (Cenchrus sps) grow vigorously in fertile soil. Paddy gives more yield in the field where `Samo' (Echinochloa Colonum) can grow naturally. |
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| Database Reference |
Honey Bee, 3(2):13, 1992 |
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| Name of Communicator |
Anil S. Patel |
