The Jackfruit in India, June, 1965
Scope and Contents
This ICAR bulletin explores the jackfruit's distribution, cultivation, propagation, and uses in India. Native to the country, jackfruit thrives in tropical climates and is mainly grown in Assam, Bihar, and the southern states. It covers the fruit’s botanical features, flowering pattern, propagation methods (like grafting and air layering), pests, diseases, and extensive culinary and industrial uses. It also highlights early hybridization experiments at the Kallar Fruit Station to improve yield and fruit quality. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Dates
- Creation: June, 1965
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Jammu (Processing Archivist, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
22.0 Sheets ; 17.7 x 11.9 cm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Archives at NCBS Repository
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