Space technology in horticulture development
Published: Apr 20, 2018
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Abstract: Geospatial technology also provides input for various aspects of horticulture development, including research, expansion, post-harvest management etc. A project called CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment and Management using geoinfromatics) was initiated for better horticulture inventory and management using remote sensing, GIS and collateral field data.
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