This study examines the biodiversity of coastal homegardens in Kerala, focusing on crop and regional diversity across Agro-Ecological Units (AEUs). Using the Shannon-Weiner index, the study found crop diversity values ranging from 0.347 for tubers to 0.998 for fruits, influenced...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i123119
Homegardens or homesteads represent a promising land use system and are common in Kerala, where the average size of farm households is small. The present investigation was carried out in the coastal homegardens of three selected panchayaths of Southern Kerala during 2021-22 to me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122311
Entrepreneurship development through institutional skill training has emerged as a critical strategy for promoting rural livelihood diversification and agribusiness growth. The present study aimed to assess the role of skill training programmes conducted by Communication Centre o...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44135
The participation of BMC members in training programs on biodiversity conservation holds immense importance in fostering effective stewardship of natural resources. These training initiatives equip BMC members with essential knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for understandin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i122653