POMEGRANATE CROP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A WEB BASED APPLICATION

Abstract

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an important fruit crop grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions, which gives higher return and has great export potential. In recent years, there is a great increase in the pomegranate cultivation area in the country. Without sufficient crop knowledge and experience, pomegranate crop is facing several issues with respect to its cultivation to get good yield as well as marketing problems. The effectiveness of crop management information can be improved by integrating all the crop cultivation information. Information Communication Technology based advisory system plays an important role in reaching a large number of farmers, and other stakeholders at minimal efforts without compromising the quality of information. Research findings and developments at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru are disseminated to farmers through various media for exchange of knowledge and experience to farmers. In this paper, we provide complete know how of the pomegranate crop production and management practices through the developed web application that helps farmers in giving the best solution to the farmers and other stakeholders in pomegranate crop cultivation. In this project, information on pomegranate production, cultivation practices for improving fruit yield, superior cultivars, micro-nutrients, disease and pest management aspects are covered to reap maximum benefits.