Doable Technology - Citrus Production and Management : A Web Based Programme

Background

Citrus is one of the most important fruits of the world as it is grown in more than hundred countries
Widely grown and several districts of North East are considered as paradise of citrus in India
Once sprawling business in North East India has recently been under threats of decline
Causes can be several, most important being lack of scientific databases & informations

Objectives

To develop scientific databases & information system for citrus in North East
To develop user friendly interactive computer programme for rapid and remote access of developments in citrus production

Programme Features

Various menus and sub menus on mouse click will enable an user to acquaint with citrus production status in North East India and the world
Several information regarding propagation techniques, species, breeding, insect pest & disease, nutrient, post- harvest management can be accessed through user friendly menus and submenus
The nutrient requirement of different species and cultivars can be calculated by considering their age and rootstock
By furnishing information regarding fruits/plant, spacing and others, expected yield of the crop can be calculated

Citrus Decline

A citrus declined tree allows user to visualize a declined citrus tree on the screen
Several links/hyperlinks starting from roots to top of the tree will give a good indication of where and what is happening to citrus trees due to which it is declining

Conclusion

The computer programme is easy to use and desired information can be navigated at one platform
Can prove to be highly useful tool for researchers, planners, policy makers and other primary and secondary stakeholders