PROJECTS ON PLANTS

Aeonitum heterophyllum (Atish/Atibisha)
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Comman Name
ATISH; ATIBISHA; ARUNA; VISA
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Bot. Name
ACONITUM HETEROPHYLLUM
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Use
It is used in fever and post fever weakness; diarrhoea and dysentry. Alkaloids contained in aconites is toxic and hence require controlled doses for better results
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Parts used
Tubers/Root
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Type of Plant
Biennial Herb
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Distribution
Alpine and subalpine zone of Himalayas between
2000-4000 meter. Hills of Himachal Pradesh; Uttaranchal; J & K; Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim
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Propagation
Mostly through seed : vegetative propagation through 'top tuber segment', cuttings is also suitable for better production and lower gestation period
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Pant population
20000 plant per acre
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Harvesting Period
October-November
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Gestation Period
22 months
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Life of the Plants
24 months
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Yield
100 kg. per acre
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Price
Rs.800/-kg
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Repayment
24 months