Package of Practices for Promotion of Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants on a Commercial Basis in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir

This book presents a comprehensive Package of Practices for the Promotion of Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants on a Commercial Basis in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Developed by the Centre of Excellence on Herbal Technology (COEHT), SKUAST-Kashmir, it provides practical guidance for the scientific cultivation of selected medicinal and aromatic plant species. It covers important aspects of crop production, including suitable growing conditions, propagation, planting, nutrient management, harvesting and post-harvest handling. The publication aims to promote commercial cultivation, improve farmers’ livelihoods, encourage the sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources, and strengthen the herbal sector in Jammu & Kashmir.

Subject area

Medicinal and aromatic plants

Language

English

Keywords

Medicinal plants, aromatic plants, package of practices, commercial cultivation, herbal technology, scientific cultivation, crop production, sustainable utilization, post-harvest management, farmers’ livelihood, Jammu & Kashmir.

People behind the work

Contributors

1. 

   Dr. Peerzada Ishtiyak AhmadCorresponding

   Faculty of Forestry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar