Production of fresh and dry fruits, a district wise analysis in Jammu and Kashmir
Production of fresh and dry fruits, a district wise analysis in Jammu and Kashmir
Author(s)
Farouq Ahmad Dar
Abstract
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology and business of growing plants. It is the study of plants. It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, medicinal plants, mushrooms, algae, flowers, trees and plants. Horticulturists use their knowledge and technology to improve the plant growth, yields, quality, and nutritional value, resistance to insects, diseases and environmental stresses. Horticulture has emerged as a growth oriented sector for agriculture which offers a wide range of opportunities for crop diversification. In the state of Jammu and Kashmir, every district have some comparative benefits and advantages in some specific fruits which is the result of different relief and topography like soil fertility, soil matter, different geographic and environmental conditions. The aim of the present paper is to analyze the district wise production of major fresh and dry fruits in Jammu and Kashmir.
How to cite this article:
Farouq Ahmad Dar. Production of fresh and dry fruits, a district wise analysis in Jammu and Kashmir. Int J Appl Res 2017;3(7):336-340.