2026-05-02T12:22:14Zhttps://oai.catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/oai:archives.ncbs.res.in:/repositories/2/archival_objects/270392026-02-26T12:11:53ZArchives at NCBSTata Institute of Fundamental ResearchAR-007-1.AR-007-1-2.AR-007-0037https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/archival_objects/27039Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal. MPSMApan_weekly_Issue_30_page9, 27-11-197127-11-19711.0 SheetsengLatnmarThe article presents a detailed discussion on pineapple cultivation practices in Maharashtra, focusing on its advantages as a low-cost, drought-resistant fruit crop compared to sugarcane. It describes soil preparation, methods of propagation using suckers and crowns, fertilizer application, watering, and harvesting techniques. Emphasizing scientific awareness among rural farmers, the article highlights pineapple’s economic value, disease resistance, and long shelf life. It also illustrates how small-scale farmers have adopted scientific methods to achieve sustainable fruit production with limited resources.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.MPSM Papers, AR-007