Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty– (Katara Jhar) could emerge as a significant tool for rural development in floodplains of Mithila (North Bihar), India

Authors

  • Vidyanath Jha Dept. of Botany, L.N. Mithila University, M.R.M. College, Darbhanga (Bihar), India 846004
  • A.B.Verma Department of Botany, Marwari College, Darbhanga (Bihar), India 846004
  • Rajeev Kumar Dept. of Botany, L.N. Mithila University, M.R.M. College, Darbhanga (Bihar), India 846004
  • Mani Shankar Jha MARD Course, IGNOU, C. M. College Study Centre, Darbhanga (Bihar), India 846004

Keywords:

Chrysopogon zizanioides, Sikki Art

Abstract

Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) has since emerged as a multifaceted grass that could be used for conservation of degraded soils and is eulogized as a living fence since ancient times. In Mithila area of north Bihar it forms the basis of “Sikki Art”. A recent innovative practice of carving “wall hangings” is gaining ground. Progressive farmers are integrating the cultivation of Vetiver with SRI paddy, sweet flag, Eucalyptus, pulses and other legumes. Flood based economy of Mithila region could get a boost through its vigorous plantation in the sandy areas affected by Kosi, Kamla, Baghmati and other rivers.

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Vidyanath Jha, A.B.Verma, Rajeev Kumar, & Mani Shankar Jha. (2016). Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty– (Katara Jhar) could emerge as a significant tool for rural development in floodplains of Mithila (North Bihar), India. Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices (JTFP), 4(2). Retrieved from https://jtfp.jntbgri.res.in/index.php/jtfp/article/view/73

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Research Articles