| PAS_1 |
"Traditional methods of food grains preservation and storage in Nigeria and India - Straw bin - Paddy straw is used for building this type of storage structure. It is dried properly, specially prepared, and kept straight. The dried straw is woven to form rope concentrically arranged over a large area with the bark of Erythrina indica and E. variegate placed along with the straw. For grains to be stored in this structure, they are mixed with sifted ash; thereafter, the straw ropes are folded over the grains. This storage structure is usually suspended from the roof rafters (Jain et al., 2004). This type of design is used because it is inexpensive and easy to manage through locally available materials and low-temperature variation, which keeps the grain cool. Seed viability of grains stored in the straw bin can last for two years." https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178319300375 |
| PAS_2 |
"Bamboo bins - The Bamboo bins are made from bamboo splits, straw, raffia palm/palm fronds closely intertwined or wooden planks to form a narrow opening at the top in the conical shape similar to the pyramid in a structure erected in any open space (Fig. 4). The base on which the structure is erected is made up of bricks or stones 2–3 ft above the ground level. Straw and thatch are fixed on the wooden skeleton using ropes. The top of the structure is covered with ginger grass (Cymbopogon spp.) straw mat and thatch to prevent rainwater from damaging the structure and stored grains. The structure is plastered with mud or clay to make it somewhat air tight and provide an impervious coating that will deny even small insect pests access to the stored grains; the exterior can also be fortified with cow dung (Kiruba et al., 2006). The underlying principle of grains storage in this structure is that the ginger grass used in the top cover has insect deterrent action which prevents insects from settling down on the structure and the sterilizing effect of UV in solar radiation (Saravanan, 2010). The Bamboo bin storage structure is commonly used by farmers in the northern parts of Nigeria and Southern parts of India." https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178319300375 |
| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Western Plain, Kachchh And Part Of Kathia (2.3), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning
Commission)
Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat zone and North -West (GJ-4, GJ-5) |
| Other Community Practices |
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF SEED STORAGE - https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/CAT87208646/PDF Indigenous practices for eco-friendly storage of food grains and seeds – • Sun drying of grains, • Use of ash, • Red soil coating method, • Plastering of storage bins with clay and cow dung, • Storage of pulses with common salt, • Turmeric application method, • Use of garlic cloves, • Mixing of leaves, • Stepping method or Stamping method, • Use of salt and chilli powder, • Use of Neem (Margosa) leaves, • Use of Neem (Margosa)leaves and dry chillies, • Use of Neem Oil /Margosa oil, • Use of camphor, • Use of castor powder, • Sand mixture method, • Use of dried red chillies, • Use of lime powder, • Use of matchbox, • Fumigation of the godown /store rooms, • Use of Neem (Margosa) seed powder, • Use of ginger rhizome, • Use of custard apple seed powder and • Use of Tulsi (basil) seeds. |
| Practice ID |
KNW0020000000327 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/86 |
| State |
Gujarat |
| PIN Code |
385120 |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)