Pomegranate cultivation is promising in arid region of Rajasthan


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Authors

  • Nirmal Kumar Meena
  • Ram Asrey
  • Murlimanohar Baghel

Abstract

The present article sums up the prospect of pomegranate in Thar
desert. Because of its low cost inputs and high nutritional value, demand of pomegranate has been increased tremendously. Integration of pomegranate cultivation into existing farming system in such undulated and less fertile areas could bring high return and better productivity. It could be a viable option for poor  farmers for getting livelihood and nutritional security.

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Author Biographies

  • Nirmal Kumar Meena
    Ph. D. Scholar, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
  • Ram Asrey
    Ph. D. Scholar, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
  • Murlimanohar Baghel
    Principal Scientist, Division of Post Harvest and Technology;

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Submitted

2018-08-01

Published

2018-08-01

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How to Cite

Meena, N. K., Asrey, R., & Baghel, M. (2018). Pomegranate cultivation is promising in arid region of Rajasthan. Indian Farming, 68(6). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/82010