2026-06-24T11:12:48Zhttps://oai.catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/oai:archives.ncbs.res.in:/repositories/2/archival_objects/264542026-02-26T11:42:18ZArchives at NCBSTata Institute of Fundamental ResearchAR-003-1.AR-003-0012https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/archival_objects/26454University of JammuYam is a good food crop, September, 1961September, 19618.0 SheetsengLatnThis pamphlet introduces yam as a nutritious and profitable summer crop cultivated across parts of southern and western India. It outlines ideal soil and climate conditions, methods of land preparation, planting techniques, interculture options (like ginger or in betelnut gardens), irrigation, staking, and fertilization practices. It also includes harvesting indicators and post-harvest storage tips. Emphasis is placed on yam’s value as a staple and income-generating crop for small farmers, especially in regions with limited food security. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.Access Level 1: Online. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/accessCopyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.University of Jammu STEM Pamphlets and Papers, AR-003