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<p>Fruits play an important role in our day-to-day life. It has immense values in socio-economy, health, and religious aspects. With modernization and introduction of exotic fruits to our life the value of traditionally grown fruits in many parts of our country are diminishing. Due to their low economic return farmers have started shifting their livelihood to cash crop production. Darrang district of Assam, mainly along the river banks experienced diverse wild fruit products since time immemorial, though large portion of these lands have been encroached for agricultural activities. The fruits produced in the district, either cultivated or wild, have good economic and health values. In this study, an attempt has been made to document the status of different indigenous fruits grown in the district and the challenges they face for their survival. Market prospects of different fruits grown in the district are assessed. The area under open grazing land which is the base for fruit production has reduced significantly during the last three decades. It is found that areca nut cultivation occupies the maximum area (1800&#xa0;ha) followed by banana (1626&#xa0;ha) cultivation area. The fruits like mango, jack fruit, Assam lemon, pomelo and lichi contribute a substantial amount. The endemic fruits like mangosteen and elephant apple are grown in wild and household gardens. The fruits grown here are not properly marketed due to its perishable nature. It is found that these fruit productions can contribute to the socio-economics of the region and potentially can be boost up if they are sustainably managed.</p>

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Potentiality and challenges of indigenous fruit crops in Central Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, India with special reference to Noa river basin of Darrang district

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    2025年7月18日

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  • Mukut Sarma,
  • Pranjit Kumar Sarma,
  • Kiranmay Sarma,
  • Shipra Tyagi

摘要

Fruits play an important role in our day-to-day life. It has immense values in socio-economy, health, and religious aspects. With modernization and introduction of exotic fruits to our life the value of traditionally grown fruits in many parts of our country are diminishing. Due to their low economic return farmers have started shifting their livelihood to cash crop production. Darrang district of Assam, mainly along the river banks experienced diverse wild fruit products since time immemorial, though large portion of these lands have been encroached for agricultural activities. The fruits produced in the district, either cultivated or wild, have good economic and health values. In this study, an attempt has been made to document the status of different indigenous fruits grown in the district and the challenges they face for their survival. Market prospects of different fruits grown in the district are assessed. The area under open grazing land which is the base for fruit production has reduced significantly during the last three decades. It is found that areca nut cultivation occupies the maximum area (1800 ha) followed by banana (1626 ha) cultivation area. The fruits like mango, jack fruit, Assam lemon, pomelo and lichi contribute a substantial amount. The endemic fruits like mangosteen and elephant apple are grown in wild and household gardens. The fruits grown here are not properly marketed due to its perishable nature. It is found that these fruit productions can contribute to the socio-economics of the region and potentially can be boost up if they are sustainably managed.