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Betelvine Cultivation:Importance in Indian Perspective


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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture (B.C.K.V.), Agricultural Farm, Burdwan (W.B.), India
     

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In India betelvine is known as 'Paan'. It is grown as an important cash crop. India has a long ancient history of betelvine culture as mentioned in Atharva Veda. The betel leaf occupies a significant place in everyday life of Indian people as it is used in rituals and in Indian system of medicine as cure for many diseases and disorders. It is the most important commercial crop and also most profitable amongst all cultivated crops which plays a vital role in the overall livelihood security of farm families.
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Hiralal Jana
Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture (B.C.K.V.), Agricultural Farm, Burdwan (W.B.), India

Abstract


In India betelvine is known as 'Paan'. It is grown as an important cash crop. India has a long ancient history of betelvine culture as mentioned in Atharva Veda. The betel leaf occupies a significant place in everyday life of Indian people as it is used in rituals and in Indian system of medicine as cure for many diseases and disorders. It is the most important commercial crop and also most profitable amongst all cultivated crops which plays a vital role in the overall livelihood security of farm families.