NOPR Collection:

Traditional fishing techniques of tribes in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Traditional fishing techniques of tribes in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh Authors: Adikant, Pradhan; Nag, S K; Patil, S K Abstract: Tribal habitant and rich primitive culture covers many tradition and fish is an integral part of tribes’ food habit since time immemorial for the region. The lives of tribes mainly depend on naturally` available foods which can rarely be reaped in other places. Participatory research tools such as group discussion, semi-structured interviews, key informant survey and on-site observation were taken to acquire the fish harvesting practices followed by tribes. During rainy season, many types of fishing net, fishing gears, bamboo frame, etc. are commonly used in running as well as stagged water. These are locally known as Jali, Gari, Pelna, Thapa, Bisar, Dandar, Sodiya, etc. with widely adopted in small to large flow of water for individual to collective form of fishes. Page(s): 386-387

Traditional knowledge used in paddy cultivation in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Traditional knowledge used in paddy cultivation in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh Authors: Rizwana; Lyaqet Abstract: The study was conducted in six villages of Dharsiva block of Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. Rice is the main crop being cultivated. The paper describes the indigenous technologies used by the farmers in paddy cultivation. For seed germination, preventing the crop from insect/pest attack in the field and during the storage they apply their rich traditional knowledge. They find the indigenous knowledge very useful, therefore Indigenous technical knowledge possessed by the farmers shall be identified, and farmers shall be helped to understand and exchange the cheaper, viable and reliable technologies in their areas. Page(s): 384-385

Indigenous grain storage structures of South Tamil Nadu

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Indigenous grain storage structures of South Tamil Nadu Authors: Sundaramari, M; Ganesh, S; Kannan, GS; Seethalakshmi, M; Gopalsamy, K Abstract: Modernization of Indian agriculture has caused extinction of several Indigenous agricultural practices which once played a vital role in bringing down the dependency of our farmers. Preservation of food grains through indigenous methods is considered as one of the most important traditional ways in our Indian agriculture from time immemorial. The objective of the paper is to rejuvenate the vanished grain storage structures which have been in vogue until recent times, as one of the measures to meet out the challenges posed by globalization. Page(s): 380-383

Evaluation of self-life and organoleptic aspects of fruits stored in a modified traditional earthen pot cool chamber

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Evaluation of self-life and organoleptic aspects of fruits stored in a modified traditional earthen pot cool chamber Authors: Murugan, AM; Singh, Ranjith AJA Abstract: The efficacy of earthen pot cool chamber to store vegetables and fruits were studied using tomato, grapes and brinjal. The quality retaining capacity in the products kept in earthen pot cool chamber was compared with other type of storage system like refrigeration and room temperature. After 9 days of storage, physiological weight loss, changes in microbial, nutrient (biochemical changes) and organoleptic value were evaluated. The products stored in earthen pot cool chamber were fresh and less affected when compared to other storage systems. The study revealed that the earthen pot cool chamber (EPCC) is a good storage system to keep the vegetables in fresh condition. It is an eco-friendly, energy saving and cost effective alternative method to substitute refrigeration. Page(s): 375-379