cultivation and crop of Mizoram in 300 words
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The terrains of Lushai hills (Mizoram) are endowed with rich genetic bio-diversity of various vegetables (Sechium edule, Cucurbita moschata, Benincasa hispida, Cucumis sativus, Momordica spp., Trichosanthes spp., Phaseolus vulgaris, Vigna unguiculata, Dolichus purpureous, Vigna umbellata, Parkia roxburghii, Psophocarpous tetragonolobus, Brassica juncea var. rugosa, Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra, Cyphomandra betacea, Zingiber officinale, Curcuma spp., Colocasia spp., Solanum melongena, Solanum gilo, Solanum macrocarpon, Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescens and Capsicum chinense) which could be used to improve yield potential, quality and tolerance to stresses. Moreover, the use of hybrids/ high yielding varieties, access to knowledge and technologies, interactive demonstrations, better input delivery systems, good communication, and proper utilization of available resources would be very useful in enhancing the vegetables’ productivity, and ensuring the food and nutritional security to the tribal community.