Knowledge level of farmers on Recommended Package of Practices of Assam Lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm) Cultivation

DOI: 10.22161/ijeab.105.5

Abstract:
Assam lemon is a unique citrus variety of Assam valued for its aroma, thin peel, juiciness, and near-seedless character. Despite its economic potential, productivity has not reached the desired level due to partial or incomplete adoption of scientific recommendations. The present study was conducted in Tinsukia district of Assam with a sample of 120 Assam Lemon growers. Data were collected and analysis was carried out using frequency and percentage. The results indicated that farmers exhibited high awareness of basic practices such as soil suitability, planting season, recommended varieties, irrigation, and orchard maintenance. However, considerable gaps existed in technical areas including scientific propagation techniques, pit preparation, plant spacing, canopy training, balanced fertilizer application, and use of micronutrients. Pest and disease management was largely confined to traditional methods, with limited adoption of chemical and preventive measures. In contrast, knowledge of harvesting practices was relatively better, as it is more experience-based and directly linked to market quality. The findings highlight that while indigenous knowledge has helped sustain Assam lemon cultivation, inadequate adoption of recommended package of practices remains a major constraint.

Keywords:
Assam lemon, Knowledge, Package of Practices, Frequency and Percentage

Article Info:
Received: 07 Aug 2025; Received in revised form: 02 Sep 2025; Accepted: 05 Sep 2025; Available online: 13 Sep 2025

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