Identifying potential cropping zones for important horticultural
crops of Tamil Nadu
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Author: N.Thavaprakaash, C. Babu and R. Jagannathan,
p-ISSN: 0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol: 95, Issue: jul-dec,
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Abstract
An analytical study was made to identify the potential districts for cultivation
of horticultural crops in Tamil Nadu. The data on area, production and productivity
of important horticultural crops for 1999-2000 to 2003-2004 were collected and analyzed
for their Relative Spread Index (RSI) and Relative Yield Index (RYI). Based on these
RSI and RYI, the potential cropping districts for important crops were identified. The
study revealed that twelve districts were efficient for growing guava whereas seven,
six, six, six, five and three districts were for jack, coconut, banana, lemon, mango
and grapes respectively. In respect of vegetables viz., brinjal, bhendi, tomato, chilies
and onion are having potential area for cultivation in sixteen, seven, five, three and
two districts respectively. Spices such as coriander, turmeric, ginger and garlic will
be profitable only in small area of five, four, one and one districts respectively in
Tamil Nadu.
Keywords: Efficient Cropping Zone, Relative Spread Index, Relative Yield Index,
Horticultural crops
