Author(s):

BR Morwal, Pradeep Pagaria and Shayam Das

Abstract: Brinjal or eggplant (Solanummelongena L.) of the family Solanaceaeis one of the important and popular vegetable crops grown in India and other parts of the world.in India it is cultivated in approximately 7.22 lakh hectare area with the annual production of 12.63 mt with productivity of 18 t/ha. the present study was designed to know the extent of Knowledge level of farmers about improved production technology of brinjal crops in Barmer District of Rajasthan. The overall level of knowledge of brinjal production technology was medium. Maximum knowledge was noticed in the practice of field preparation, transplanting of nursery and irrigation management. Knowledge level of farmers should be increased in various aspects of brinjal production technology i.e., selection of suitable variety, post-harvesssst management, nutrient management, weed management, plant protection and nursery management through systematic training programme as well as field demonstration which could be more effective in future brinjal production.

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