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ADOPTION OF INDIGENOUS PRACTICES IN CARROT BY THE NILGIRIS TRIBALS
ISSN: 2277 - 7601
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ADOPTION OF INDIGENOUS PRACTICES IN CARROT BY THE NILGIRIS TRIBALS
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Agriculture and Food Sciences
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1.3
Article Basics Score: 3
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ICC-0202
Publisher: Kiran Abasaheb More
International Journal Address (IAA):
IAA.ZONE/2277392037601
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2277 - 7601
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Abstract
The tribal wisdom is referred to the local indigenous knowledge or traditional knowledge, is the cumulative body of knowledge generated and evolved over a long period of time, representing generations of experiences, creative thought and actions of societies to earn a livelihood and cope with the changing conditions of the natural, socio-economic and cultural environment. The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu was purposively selected. Kotagiri and Udhagamandalam blocks were the two blocks selected from the district. Todas, Kotas and Irulas were the three tribal communities selected for the study. Multistage Random sampling method was adopted in selection of the respondents. Ex post facto research design was adopted. The total sample size is 45. Majority (97.78%) of the respondents were aware about sowing seeds in line and covering the soil with the dried leaves, followed by raising three crops if heavy rain occurs. Majority (93.33%) of ...
