Crop Diversification and Growth of Maize in Karnataka: A Critical Assessment

Published By: ISEC on eSS | Published Date: March, 01 , 2013

Using one-way Least Squares Dummy Variable (LSDV) for 27 districts over 12 years, the present study explored that introduction of new hybrid seed (HYV) as one of the most important factors for significant growth of maize in Karnataka. Further, though the crop is suitable in the drier region, the role of timely rainfall also had a significant impact on the yield level. [ISEC Working paper no. 299].

Author(s): Komol Singha, Arpita Chakravorty | Posted on: May 22, 2014 | Views(512)


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