06-bioresourcesstatu.. - M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
06-bioresourcesstatu.. - M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
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MAP- 6 Principal crops of Ratnaglrl & Sindhudurg Region<br />
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It is to be noted that no information is available on<br />
human dimension of domesticated bioresources.<br />
Therefore, in the future work, aspects of pest and<br />
diseases, other limitations, fertilizers and their<br />
effect on wild bio-resources etc. have to be<br />
undertaken.<br />
b. Horticultural Crops :<br />
.The agro-climatic condition of the tahsil (the<br />
entire Konkan belt of Maharashtra, in that sense)<br />
is favourable for certain horticultural crops like<br />
cashew nut, mango, coconut, arecanut which are<br />
being grown commercially and are treated as<br />
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"plantation resources". Other than these, the<br />
important horticultural resources are, Jackfruit,<br />
Breadfruit, Pineapple, Jamun, Kokum, Jamphal,<br />
Arum, Radish, Amaranthus, Beans, Chilli,<br />
Ridgegourd, Littlegourd, Snakegourd, Pumpkin,<br />
cucumber, etc.<br />
c. Livestock:<br />
Genetic resources of livestock in Malvan Tahsil<br />
comprise of mainly cows and buffaloes, goats,<br />
poultry (indigenous breeds of hens and cocks);<br />
pigeons and ducks are also found. Among cows<br />
and buffaloes, both indigenous as well as exotic