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PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF GINGER   INTRODUCTION : Common name : Ginger Scientific name : Zingiber officinale Family : Zingerberacea Origin : southeast Asia Economic part : underground rhizome Chromosome number : 2n=22 Active principle : zingerol, zingiberin BOTANY   Herbaceous perennial - grown as annual .Plant height - 30 to 90 CM. leafy shoots are annual, erect, about 50 cm tall and 5 mm in diameter. They are fromed of long leaf sheaths and are glabrous, except for short hairs near the base of each leaf blade. The aerial pseudostems usually bear 8-12 distichous leaves. The inflorescence arises directly from the root-stock, is spicate and 15-25 cm long. s. The spike is cylindrical and cone-like. The bracts are appressed, ovate or elliptic. They are green with pale sub-marginal bands and incurved, translucent margins. One flower is produced in the axil of each bract and is fragile and short-lived. The calyx is thin, tubular, and three-toothed. CLIMATE ...

INTRODUCTION   Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and agritourism is one of the latest concepts to revolutionize the India travel industry. Buoyed by the growing popularity of homestays in India, farmstays are blossoming across the country. They provide an authentic and interactive experience of rural life, in the delightfully fresh country air. These farmstays are among the best in India and range from simple to sublime. THE CONCEPT : Farm stays are accommodations made for guests on a working farm. The concept of farm stays is not new, but it has gained popularity in recent times. Farms allow tourists and travellers to stay in huts, cottages or barns and take part in farm life. So why are Indians opting for farm stays lately? The reasons are aplenty and here are six of them: *Budget-Friendly *Going Back To One’s Roots *Understanding Where Our Food Comes From *Peaceful And Serene *Simplicity *Agro-Tourism Some of the best farmstays in India: 01. DEWALOKAM FARMSTAY ...