Agriculture

Traditional community-led seed system for maintaining crop vigour, diversity and socio-cultural network in view of the changing climate: a case study from western Himalaya, India

U. B. M. Sannegowda and S. C. Garkoti

Discover how local farmers in the Shivalik-Bhabar tracts utilize traditional seed systems to enhance crop vigour and preserve diversity. This fascinating research by Umesh Babu Mudigere Sannegowda and Satish Chandra Garkoti uncovers the significance of seed selection, storage, and exchange in maintaining agriculture's backbone in the western Himalaya.

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Abstract

This study describes the traditional seed system for maintaining crop vigour through seed selection, storage and exchange practices by local farmers in the Shivalik-Bhabar tracts of western Himalaya. Three villages were selected, and a participatory experiment on traditional seed storage of indigenous and high-yielding varieties of wheat and maize was conducted. Results showed that traditional seed treatments acted as disinfectants during storage. The traditional seed system plays a crucial role in maintaining crop vigour and diversity and strengthening socio-cultural relationships.

Publisher

Climate Action

Published On

Jan 30, 2022

Authors

Umesh Babu Mudigere Sannegowda, Satish Chandra Garkoti

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