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International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
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Vol. 7, Issue 11, Part F (2025)

Agricultural system in Uttarakhand hills: With special reference to crop nutrients and irrigation strategies (Western Himalaya)

Author(s):

PS Chauhan, Mushtaq Ahmed and SK Kuriyal

Abstract:

The present study was conducted in five districts of Garhwal Himalayan region of Uttarakhand state namely Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pauri and Dehradun. The study covers crops grown in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, nutrients found in them and water conservation strategies. The crops studied were divided into three climatic zones. A total of 79 crops have been observed. These include 10 cereals/millets, 27 vegetables, 17 fruits, 11 pulses, 3 oils and 6 spice crops. Various types of nutrients (micro and macro) were observed. A comparative study of the production rate of different crops from the year 2021 to 2023 has also been observed.

Pages: 436-442  |  117 Views  74 Downloads


International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
How to cite this article:
PS Chauhan, Mushtaq Ahmed and SK Kuriyal. Agricultural system in Uttarakhand hills: With special reference to crop nutrients and irrigation strategies (Western Himalaya). Int. J. Agric. Food Sci. 2025;7(11):436-442. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2664844X.2025.v7.i11f.988
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