Makhana Guide: A Mobile App for Growers and Processors
Manoj Kumar*
ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Research Centre for Makhana, Darbhanga, Bihar (846 005), India
K. K. Rao
ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar (800 014), India
Ujjwal Kumar
ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar (800 014), India
Santosh Kumar
ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar (800 014), India
N. R. Singh
ICAR- Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar (800 014), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Euryale ferox, Fox nut, Gorgon nut, Makhana processing
Abstract
Makhana (Euryale ferox), also known as Fox nut or Gorgon nut, is a high value aquatic cash crop, grown primarily in northeastern part of Bihar, India. Owing to the richness in mineral contents and medicinal values, it is fast emerging as a super food globally. The rapidly growing global demand of makhana has opened up opportunities for the prospective growers and processors to enhance their income and livelihood. There is need to increase the productivity and acreage under makhana cultivation in order to meet the rising demand and to materialize the income potential of makhana farming. However, the farmers outside north Bihar, even inside, are little aware of the scientific techniques of makhana cultivation and processing. We therefore developed “Makhana Guide” app as a practical guide for the prospective farmers and processors, who can be benefitted by learning the technical know-how on every steps of makhana farming, post-harvest processing and value addition.
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