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Damor Manilal Sartanbhai |
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| Address |
Vill:Rena, Tal:Shahera, Dist:Panch Mahal |
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| District |
Panch Mahal |
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| State |
Gujarat |
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| Country |
India |
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| Category |
Soil Management |
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| Title |
Improving Soil Texture |
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| Abstract |
To make preparation of the heavy soil easier, farmers spread leaves and twigs of `Mahuda' (Madhuca indica) over field and burn them. Recently farmers began to use `Khakhra' (Butea monosppperma) leaves along with `Mahuda'. |
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Turmeric and ginger, which require fertile and well-drained soil, are grown in winter in Panch Mahal district. To make preparation of the heavy soil easier, farmers spread leaves and twigs of `Mahuda' (Madhuca indica) over field and burn them.The field is then tilled and irrigated before sowing. This practice has existed for at least 25-30 years. Recently farmers began to use `Khakhra' (Butea monosppperma) leaves along with `Mahuda'. (farmers also use `Mahuda' seed cakes as soil amendments). |
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| Volume No. |
Honey Bee, 4(1):11, 1993. |
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| Sout |
Bhabhor Karansinh B. |
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| Call Number |
214/4101 |
