UP has made an aromatic and eco-friendly start in the green world. The CSIR-Central Institute Plants“>Medicinal And Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) on Thursday launched Uttar Pradeshs first Sustainable Aroma Cluster in Bhagauli locality of Barabanki, demonstrating tofarmershow modern technology can be used for https://exam.pscnotes.com/sustainable-Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture“>Sustainable Agriculture practices that do not harm the ecosystem.
The sustainable aroma cluster has been developed by CIMAP on the land of 30 farmers by cultivating aromatic plants in an eco-friendly manner. The cluster will set an example of use of sustainable practices in agriculture and help the country attain zero-Carbon Emission goals.
CIMAP has planted a high-yielding mint variety (CIM-Unnati) in the cluster which is resistant to biotic Stress, including plant pests and diseases and tolerant to abiotic stresses, including drought, untimely rains, salinity, heat, cold and heavy metals. The cluster will serve as a model for farmers to replicate across the state.