Economic, Social, and Cultural Factors Influencing On-farm Mango (Mangifera indica) Diversity Conservation in Uttar Pradesh
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Pranav Kumar Mishra
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Rajan
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Kumar Aditya
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Parul Sagar
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Vaibhav Srivastava
Abstract
This study examines the conservation practices employed by mango custodian farmers in Uttar Pradesh, specifically targeting those
who cultivate a minimum of ten mango varieties in their orchards. Data were collected on various motivational factors (personal,
social, economic, cultural, environmental and policy) influencing on-farm mango diversity conservation from 101 mango farmers in
23 districts of India. Results indicated that economic and personal incentives were the most driving factors for the farmers to conserve
and maintain mango diversity. This research underscores the essential contribution of custodian farmers to the conservation of
mango diversity and the necessity for supportive policies that acknowledge farmers' roles in these conservation initiatives.
Comprehending these motivational factors enables stakeholders to formulate effective strategies for improving on-farm biodiversity
conservation in mango cultivation regions of Uttar Pradesh.
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